Patient lifting device

Details Patient lifting device Patient lifting device

2007-11-29

2009-11-17

Conley, Fredrick (Department: 3673)

Beds

Mattress

With disparate article or article retention means

C005S655300, C005S652000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07617553

ABSTRACT:
An inflatable lifting device is disclosed for lifting the rectal area of a patient laying on a mattress. The inflatable lifting device is an inflatable U-shaped bladder with an air port to supply air into the bladder and a tether to maintain the U-shape of the bladder. The inflated bladder creates a cavity sized for the easy insertion and removal of a bedpan under the patient. The inflatable lifting device may be positioned on top of an upper surface of the mattress or within the mattress just below the upper surface.

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