Turn sheet for invalid

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1991-08-26

1992-10-20

Grosz, Alexander

Beds

With means for relocating an invalid

Horizontally sliding patient support surface

A61G 710

Patent

active

051558742

ABSTRACT:
A turn sheet for turning an invalid from a back rest position to a side rest position is disclosed, along with a method for its use and a system for so turning an invalid patient. The turn sheet is rectangular and has rows of reinforced holes running between the side edges of the sheet and a pair of sleeves. One of the sleeves holds a rigid rod. The turn sheet is used in combination with a lift device of the type supplying an upward lifting force. The lift device is connected to lift the side edge of the sheet near the rigid rod. The patient, laying on the turn sheet on the bed, may be turned from a back rest position to a side rest position by applying the lifting force to raise one side edge.

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Hoyer Patient Lifters Brochure, Available from Everest & Jennings, Inc. 3233 East Mission Daks Blvd. Camarillo CA. 93010.

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