CLIMATE-CONTROLLED TOPPER MEMBER FOR MEDICAL BEDS

摘要

A mat for use with a bed includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a fluid impermeable lower layer, at least one interior chamber defined by the layers and spacer material positioned within the chamber The spacer is configured to maintain chamber shape and help passage of fluids within a portion of the chamber An inlet is in fluid communication with the chamber, at least one fluid module comprising a fluid transfer device and a conduit placing an outlet of the module in fluid communication with the inlet The fluid module can selectively deliver fluids to the interior chamber through the conduit and the inlet Fluids entering the chamber through the inlet are generally distributed within the chamber by the spacer before exiting through the plurality of openings along the upper layer The mat can be configured to releasably secure to a top of a bed assembly