Patient assistant device

Details Patient assistant device Patient assistant device

1993-01-19

1994-10-11

Foss, J. Franklin

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5658, 5662, 297DIG10, A45A 1904

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053540220

ABSTRACT:
A patient assistant device is provided which includes a base, an upright support and a handrail. The base is configured and sized so that a patient's feet are supported thereon during transition from a sitting to a standing position. The device preferably includes a plurality of upright supports and rails, with the rails positioned to allow the patient to stand up and hold on to one or both rails before moving away with the assistance of a cane, walker or the like. The device hereof also includes a coupling member for connecting the device in fixed relationship to a bed, chair or other article of furniture.

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