Patient transfer kit

摘要

A patient transfer kit including an inflatable mattress, alternatively with a rigid top board with a patient restraint system on which a patient can be placed, when patient immobilization is required. A portable cart is included with a chamber for storage of a plurality of mattresses. The cart also has a gas/air blower and power supply system for powering the blower. The power system includes provision for drawing power from line AC/DC, and has a rechargeable battery and charger for maintaining the battery by connecting the supply to the line AC/DC. The mattress has a perforated bottom surface for exit of air to provide an air cushion, and is constructed with a white top surface and a dark bottom surface for optimum recognition of contamination, and identification of the bottom surface which must be placed downward. The cart is coated with an antimicrobial substance to minimize the risk of contaminants.

主权项

1. An assembly for patient management comprising:
an inflatable mattress with a plurality of air exit holes on a bottom portion for providing an air cushion, said mattress including a top portion having a color of white for ease of observing contamination and a bottom portion having a contrasting color to indicate a downward orientation; a patient support apparatus upon which to place said mattress is disposed; and an inflation apparatus connected to the mattress that inflates the mattress.