Patient movement assist device

摘要

A patient moving station provides fluid bladders connected to a fluid transfer station. Fluid, preferably air, is provided to a first compartment to lift the buttocks of a patient to provide a gap to assist in changing diapers. Second and third compartments below shoulders are useful to inflate and deflate to turn the patient.

主权项

1. A method of using a moving assembly for use with a patient on an at least substantially horizontal surface comprising:
providing a moving station having a first fluid bladder configured to be placed on a horizontal surface proximate to and below the buttocks of a patient, a second fluid compartment with the first fluid compartment located intermediate the second fluid compartment and the at least a portion of the buttocks, a third fluid bladder with the first fluid bladder located intermediate the third fluid bladder and the at least a portion of the buttocks, at least partially inflating at least the first fluid bladder with a fluid transfer system whereby at least a portion of the buttocks of the patient are lifted and suspended a distance above the horizontal surface separated by an access gap intermediate the at least the portion of the buttocks and the horizontal surface; and then at least one of inflating and deflating the second fluid bladder thereby at least assisting in turning the patient; at least one of inflating and deflating the third fluid bladder thereby at least assisting in turning the patient, deflating the at least one fluid bladder after changing a diaper worn by the patient.