Patient shifting aid and method of using same

Details Patient shifting aid and method of using same Patient shifting aid and method of using same

1976-04-05

1978-01-10

Nunberg, Casmir A.

Beds

With means for relocating an invalid

Horizontally sliding patient support surface

5 82R, 5 92, A61G 102, A47B 8304

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040670791

ABSTRACT:
A new and improved patient shifting aid and method of using same for assistance in transferring of reclining patients normally unable to propel themselves between patient supports, for example, a stretcher and bed. The patient is essentially placed on a flexible plastic shifting slab having a low friction coefficient for relatively easy sliding and minimizing the direct application to the patient of any shifting force, as well as easily enabling sliding the shifting slab under a patient. While the plastic slab is flexible, the slab is strong enough to enable normal lifting of a patient by two or more persons. In addition, patient X-rays may be taken through the shifting slab further reducing patient handling.

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patent: 3329978 (1967-07-01), Porter et al.
patent: 3737923 (1973-06-01), Prolo
patent: 3962736 (1976-06-01), Fedele
patent: 4012799 (1977-03-01), Rutherfold

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