Method of transferring a patient and mats therefor

Details Method of transferring a patient and mats therefor Method of transferring a patient and mats therefor

1986-12-11

1988-12-27

Smith, Gary L.

Beds

With means for relocating an invalid

Horizontally sliding patient support surface

5 89, A61G 708

Patent

active

047930080

ABSTRACT:
A simplified patient transfer mat for aiding the moving of a patient who cannot move oneself. The mat includes an elongated body portion with a substantially rectangular shape adapted to be placed transversely under the patient. The body portion is rigid yet flexible enough to at least partially conform to the contour of a portion of the patient's body. The mat including grasping openings in each end with slots adjacent thereto for securing a strap therethrough to secure the patient to the mat. A pair of mats are placed under the patient forming a transfer method and system to move the patient by sliding or lifting.

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