U shaped inflatable patient lifting apparatus

摘要

A device for lifting a person from a supine position into a raised supine position or sitting posture comprises at least one or a stack of U-shaped inflatable structures 2 which defines a hollow between the limbs of the U and a flexible support membrane 3 which is attachable to the device over at least a portion of the hollow to provide a support surface for the person. The limbs of the inflatable structure may have a circular section or may be made oval by a tie membrane 2a. The support membrane may attach to a U shaped rigid frame 4 through cuffs 5 and may have an aperture for a bedpan.