Apparatus for lifting and turning a patient confined to a bed

Details Apparatus for lifting and turning a patient confined to a bed Apparatus for lifting and turning a patient confined to a bed

1991-06-21

1991-12-03

Grosz, Alexander

Beds

With means for relocating an invalid

With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device

5 85, 5 86, 5 88, 5 61, A61G 710

Patent

active

050689312

ABSTRACT:
An invalid patient lifting and turning apparatus which includes an open framework for being positioned above a bed, an elevator supported by the open framework and a patient support straps for being positioned on a mattress of the bed underneath the patient and remaining underneath the patient at all times. The straps are removable and replaceable for extending laterally from side-to-side along the length of the patient for supporting the patient's head, trunk and legs. Connecting straps are provided for connecting the patient support straps and the elevator thereby permitting the patient support straps to lift the patient above the mattress surface for cleaning and bed-linen changing. A patient turning apparatus is provided for being connected to the elevator for turning the patient from side-to-side in the bed.

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