Method and apparatus for alternating pressure of a low air loss patient support system
CA 1309560 C · Owner: Kinetic Concepts, Inc. · Inventors: Vrzalik, John H.
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Method and apparatus for preventing bed sores in a bedridden patient. A low air loss bed is provided including a frame a, first set of substantially rectangular air bags for supporting a patient thereon mounted transversely on the frame and a second, set of substantially rectangular air bags for supporting a patient thereon mounted transversely on the frame and all of the, air bags are connected to a gas source. The conformation of the air bags is such that, when the first set of air bags is inflated, the patient supported thereon is moved toward the first side of the frame of the low air loss bed and when the second, set of air bags is inflated while the first set of air bags is deflated, …
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- Granted November 3, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 3, 2009.
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