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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.

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1. A patient support system especially suitable for use in conjunction with a low air loss inflatable air mattress comprising:a first layer comprising a top sheet, forming a surface for supporting a patient thereon, having an outer perimeter secured to the outer perimeter of a bottom sheet to form a

1. A patient support system especially suitable for use in conjunction with a low air loss inflatable air mattress comprising:a first layer comprising a top sheet, forming a surface for supporting a patient thereon, having an outer perimeter secured to the outer perimeter of a bottom sheet to form a chamber between said top and bottom sheets, wherein a lubricant is deposited within said chamber to facilitate slidable movement of said top sheet relative to said bottom sheet, and facilitate the slidable movement of a patient supported on said top sheet; and a second layer, comprising a fluid pouch secured to a fabric sheet, said fabric sheet having an upper surface substantially adjacent to the bottom surface of said bottom sheet of said first layer, said fabric sheet having a bottom surface secured substantially adjacent to the upper surface of an inflatable patient support; and, a third layer, comprising an inflatable patient support having a longitudinal axis, said inflatable patient support having an upper surface substantially adjacent to the bottom surface of said fabric sheet of said second layer.