Overlay mattress

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2005-03-01

2005-03-01

Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3673)

Beds

Mattress

Having confined gas

C005S713000, C005S715000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06859967

ABSTRACT:
An overlay mattress has a plurality of internal elevating means, such as inflatable bladders, for raising selected portions of the mattress to achieve a wide range of patient positions. A fluid such as air may be supplied from a conventional surgical room air supply, a compressed canister, or a compressor to inflate the bladders. A fluid distribution system controls the flow of fluid to desired bladders. The overlay mattress may be used in conjunction with conventional surgical tables and mattresses. A thermal control means is also included in the overlay mattress to regulate a patient's body temperature. A pressure shifting means is also included to reduce the risk of bedsore formation.

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