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A patient support system having multiple patient support layers for reducing and preventing the development of bed sores in bedridden patients. A top patient support surface is provided by an anti-shear cover layer. The anti-shear cover layer being operable to reduce lateral shear forces experienced

A patient support system having multiple patient support layers for reducing and preventing the development of bed sores in bedridden patients. A top patient support surface is provided by an anti-shear cover layer. The anti-shear cover layer being operable to reduce lateral shear forces experienced by a patient moving across the patient support surface. One or more fluid pouches or bladders are provided to form a fluid bladder layer for reducing normal pressures and forces experienced by the patient. The fluid bladder layer being releasably or integrally secured to the top surface of an inflatable air mattress. Means are provided operable to secure the anti-shear cover layer and fluid bladder layer in overlapping relation to the inflatable air mattress. Also provided is a means for adjusting the temperature of the fluid contained within the fluid bladder layer.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [28.] A patient support system comprising:a first layer, said first layer comprising a bottom and top sheet for supporting a patient thereon, said top sheet slidably contacting said underlying bottom sheet;a second layer, said second layer comprising at least one fluid pouch w

[ What is claimed is:] [28.] A patient support system comprising:a first layer, said first layer comprising a bottom and top sheet for supporting a patient thereon, said top sheet slidably contacting said underlying bottom sheet;a second layer, said second layer comprising at least one fluid pouch with a first surface substantially adjacent to said first layer, and a second surface substantially adjacent to a third layer; and,said third layer comprising an inflatable patient support.