Apparatus and System for Lifting, Moving, Turning, and Positioning a Patient

摘要

A patient support device includes a sheet configured to be placed beneath the patient in use and a plurality of straps connected to the sheet and configured for use in moving, lifting, turning, and/or positioning the patient. The straps may include one or more retractable straps that each have a stretchable retraction strap connected thereto and configured for retracting the retractable strap. The straps may also include one or more central support straps connected to the sheet in an area positioned between the legs of the patient. The sheet may also include a head support for supporting the patient's head, which head support may also include one or more straps. The straps may be connected to a hoist, which is then used to lift the patient.

主权项

1. A device comprising:
a sheet configured to be placed beneath a patient in use, the sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface; a first strap connected to the sheet at a first connection point and configured for use in moving the patient while supported by the sheet, the first strap having a first free end distal from the first connection point; a first retraction strap connected to the sheet and connected to the first strap at a location between the first connection point and the first free end, wherein the first retraction strap comprises a first stretchable material and has a first length when not under tension, and wherein the first strap and the first retraction strap are configured such that extending the first free end to a maximum distance away from the first connection point results in stretching the first retraction strap beyond the first length; a second strap connected to the sheet at a second connection point and configured for use in moving the patient while supported by the sheet, the second strap having a second free end distal from the second connection point; and a second retraction strap connected to the sheet and connected to the second strap at a location between the second connection point and the second free end, wherein the second retraction strap comprises a second stretchable material and has a second length when not under tension, and wherein the second strap and the second retraction strap are configured such that extending the second free end to a maximum distance away from the second connection point results in stretching the second retraction strap beyond the second length.