Heat exchange system for inflatable patient support appliances

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1988-11-21

1990-03-13

Grosz, Alexander

Beds

Bedclothing

And means to facilitate changing thereof

5453, 5421, 5462, 62261, 165 46, A47C 2710, A47G 704

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049073087

ABSTRACT:
A heat exchange system for cooling and/or heating the patient support surface of an inflatable support appliance such as a low air loss bed is disclosed. Tubing and bladders carrying a circulating heat exchange medium is used to locally heat or cool the air within the inflatable cushion, transferring heat to or away from the patient supporting surface. Specially designed cushions with pouches for hold the bladders in close proximity to the supporting surface without compromising the uniform support characteristics of the low air loss bed.

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