Support apparatus for preventing and/or inhibiting decubitus ulcers

摘要

An apparatus and method for preventing decubitus ulcerations including a frame having a pair of frame supports spaced from each other. A mattress is supported on the frame between the frame supports. A pliable support material extends between the supports. The material is adapted to support an individual thereon in a generally recumbent position. A lift mechanism is disposed on the frame and operably connected to the support material. The lift mechanism adjusts the tension of the material so that the support has a first position resting on the mattress and a second position wherein the support is raised above the mattress.

主权项

1. An apparatus for preventing and/or inhibiting decubitus ulcers comprising:
a bed frame including a pair of frame supports spaced from each other, wherein one frame support is a headboard and the other frame support is a footboard; a contact surface supported on the frame between the headboard and footboard; a pliable support material extending between the frame supports, the material adapted to support an individual thereon in a generally recumbent position; a lift mechanism disposed on the frame and operably connected to the support material, the lift mechanism adjusting the position of the support material so that the support material has a first position resting on the contact surface and a second position wherein the support material is raised above the contact surface, wherein the lift mechanism changes a length of the support material in a direction extending between the headboard and footboard to move the support material between the first and second position; and a pivot mechanism operably connected to the lift mechanism and the support material, the pivot mechanism pivoting the support material generally about an axis running along a length of the support material.