METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF A SUPPORT SURFACE

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for height-adjustment of a support surface for a patient by: a) combining an inflatable support member constructed from a plurality of separate layers with at least a part of an existing bearing structure for persons, b) filling a single layer of the inflatable support member until this layer has been brought under a determined minimal pressure, and c) repeating step b) by filling a subsequent layer of the inflatable support member until the support surface of the patient has reached a desired height. The invention also relates to a method for lowering a support for a patient and an apparatus for height-adjustment of a support surface for a patient.