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Patient support system and method

A support system and patient technology, applied in the field of patient support systems and methods, capable of solving problems such as patient pressure support failures

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-09-05
WOUND RES
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In the event of a depleted or failed battery, the patient runs the risk of pressure bearing failure if the patient is on the ambulatory with a depleted or failed battery
Additionally, traditional wheelchair pressure relief devices require the patient to load the control unit from the support bed or purchase an additional unit to calibrate the wheelchair support system

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[0026] The present invention can be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description, examples, drawings and claims, as well as their preceding and following descriptions. However, before the present apparatus, systems and / or methods are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that, unless otherwise specified, this invention is not limited to the particular apparatus, systems and / or methods disclosed, as such may, of course, vary. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not intended to be limiting.

[0027]The following description is provided for the purpose of introducing the invention in its best, presently known embodiment. To this end, those skilled in the art will recognize and appreciate that many variations can be made to the various aspects of the invention described herein while still obtaining the beneficial results of the invention. It should als...

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Abstract

A patient support system for a wheelchair is provided. At least a portion of the patient support system components form a no-air-loss patient support surface. At least one fluid pump can supply air pressure to a plurality of no-air-loss air cells, and at least one pressure release valve can release air pressure from the no-air-loss air cells. A computer can compare air pressure within the air cells to a desired air pressure set point and can modulate the air pressure by actuating the at least one fluid pump and / or the at least one pressure release valve to bring the air pressure within the air cells to a desired air pressure. After the initial air pressure adjustments are made and the desired air pressure is achieved, no further adjustments during the operation are able to be made by the computer so that the patient positioned thereon the patient support system will not be moved by the patient support system during an operation.

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technical field [0001] The field of the invention relates generally to seating for extended periods of time supporting a patient, such as a wheelchair, and, more particularly, to a system for supporting a patient in a wheelchair to reduce or prevent ulceration of bedsores, commonly referred to as "decubitus ulcers". Background technique [0002] Bed sores are injuries to the body that can be caused by many factors including friction and shear forces, however, the most common cause of bed sores is prolonged pressure. In most cases, for example, on an operating table in an operating room during a surgical operation, this persistent pressure occurs when the patient remains in a stationary position for a period of time, so that the pressure from the body weight The pressure oppresses the organization. Similarly, patients who are unable to move their legs and are seated in wheelchairs for extended periods of time experience constant tissue compression beneath their ischial tuber...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61G5/10
Inventor W·A·波特三世
Owner WOUND RES