EP0913138A1 - Dispositif de support pour patient - Google Patents

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EP0913138A1
EP0913138A1 EP98308518A EP98308518A EP0913138A1 EP 0913138 A1 EP0913138 A1 EP 0913138A1 EP 98308518 A EP98308518 A EP 98308518A EP 98308518 A EP98308518 A EP 98308518A EP 0913138 A1 EP0913138 A1 EP 0913138A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/001—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons with means for turning-over the patient

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  • This invention concerns patient support apparatus of a kind (hereinafter called of "said kind") comprising a pair of pneumatically inflatable pneumatic bags or cushions, which when placed on a bed under a patient, can be selectively inflated to raise one or other side of the patient to assist the patient to alter position or posture on the bed.
  • a pair of pneumatically inflatable pneumatic bags or cushions which when placed on a bed under a patient, can be selectively inflated to raise one or other side of the patient to assist the patient to alter position or posture on the bed.
  • apparatus of said kind characterised in that the two bags overlap for most of their length by at least one quarter, and preferably one third to two thirds, of their individual widths, so as to form a composite patient turning structure having a middle portion which supports the patient during turning.
  • Each bag preferably has an outer lateral margin remote from the other bag, and an inner lateral margin overlying or overlaid by the other bag, which margins extend between the ends of the bags.
  • Each bag is preferably formed from a single sheet of impervious flexible material, folded to produce the outside lateral margin and seamed to produce the inner lateral margin.
  • the two bags are preferably secured, e.g. bonded, together along or close to their inner margins for at least part of the length of the structure.
  • Inflation inlets are preferably disposed at the ends or in the outer lateral margins of the bags, away from contact with the patient.
  • the support apparatus preferably also includes one or more of the following inflatable devices:
  • the apparatus preferably serves as a bed overlay which includes the composite structure and one or more of the inflatable devices, which may be located, e.g. selectively and releasably linked together by ties, flaps or by "Velcro" (a Trade Mark) strips, so that the inflatable devices may be employed selectively in a required combination.
  • a bed overlay which includes the composite structure and one or more of the inflatable devices, which may be located, e.g. selectively and releasably linked together by ties, flaps or by "Velcro" (a Trade Mark) strips, so that the inflatable devices may be employed selectively in a required combination.
  • the patient turning structure 10 comprises an upper bag 11 and a lower bag 12.
  • Each bag 11,12 is made from a single sheet of flexible, impermeable and substantially inelastic material which is folded to provide an upper panel 13 and a lower panel 14 joined by an outside folded lateral margin 15, and seamed along its edges to form an inner lateral margin 16 which extends between two end seams 17.
  • An inlet formation 18 to which a hose pipe 19 is attached is bonded to each lateral margin 15, for passage of air into and out of the bags 11,12.
  • the bags overlap substantially for more than half of their uninflated widths (e.g. about two thirds of their individual width) and are secured together by bonds 20 disposed near to the outside margins, so as to provide a double bag thick central portion 22 in the structure 10.
  • the structure may be elongate but in this embodiment each bag is rectangular so that the deflated structure is almost square, but may be wider than it is long or vice versa.
  • the width of the structure is commensurate with the width of a standard hospital or single divan bed 30 (FIGURE 3) and its length (extending longitudinally of the bed 30) is sufficient to support an adult's lumbar region as well as the thighs, hips, most of the abdominal region or lower spine, and, if the person is suitably positioned, the person's shoulders.
  • the device In use, the device will normally be laid flat across a mid-part of a bed, and being thin and flexible will not detract significantly from the comfort afforded by the mattress 31 of the bed. If a person 34 requires support for the lumbar region whilst lying partially on one side the appropriate bag, e.g. the bag 12 shown in FIGURE 3, can be inflated behind the person to the degree required.
  • the appropriate bag e.g. the bag 12 shown in FIGURE 3
  • both bags can be inflated, partially and equally, to provide an air mattress between the person and the mattress 31.
  • the bags 11,12 can be alternatively inflated at a frequency and to an extent which can be selected.
  • one bag When the patient 34 needs to be turned one bag is substantially inflated so as to progressively lift one side of the person 34 as indicated in FIGURES 4A, B and C until the person is resting substantially on one side.
  • the inflated bag (upper bag 11 in this example) provides a raised abutment to assist the turning movement whilst cushioning the person's loaded (lower) hip 33 is provided by the central portion 22 and residual air in the other bag 12, e.g. as indicated in FIGURE 4C.
  • said one bag e.g. the bag 11
  • said one bag can be deflated to permit free access to the person's back.
  • said one bag 11 can be partially re-inflated, before being deflated as the other bag (12) is being inflated, so as to cushion the person during the turning movement.
  • the device 10 minimises translocation of the person 34 across the bed during turning, and, at any time during inflation of one bag, the other bag can be inflated as required to inhibit or limit translocation, so that side rails and side guards, which severely hinder access to the person and cause attendants to bend over unnecessarily, are not needed.
  • the device 10 preferably forms part of multi-function person support apparatus shown in FIGURE 5, which apparatus further comprises a sitting aid in the form of combined, fully pneumatic, head and back support and lifting device 43 generally as disclosed in our GB 2 301 028A; to allow a person 34 of limited mobility positioned on the bed 31 to change that position without the assistance of a carer by inflation of chambers 11,12 and 43 in combination, thus providing optimum positions for feeding, reading, sleeping or person hygiene.
  • the apparatus may include, as shown in FIGURE 6, a side wall device 60 and a footrest or footstop device 46, both of similar construction to the pneumatic leg lifting and bed safety wall device shown in FIGURE 7 of our GB 2 267 430A with means to hold them along the side and across the end of the bed 30; together with a duplicate 40 of device 10 containing chambers 41 and 42 is added to allow separate positioning of the lower limbs 54 of a person 34 (not shown) to aid pressure relief of the knees 55 and 56 and ankles 57 and 58 (areas of high risk of forming pressure sores/necrotic tissue).
  • the devices 10 and 40 may be pneumatically and mechanically connected.
  • the apparatus in this embodiment includes a soft and resilient (e.g. plastics or elastomeric) porous foam overlay pad or a fibre filled pad 49, similar to a known duvet, which may be laid on the devices 10, 40, 43.
  • a soft and resilient (e.g. plastics or elastomeric) porous foam overlay pad or a fibre filled pad 49 similar to a known duvet, which may be laid on the devices 10, 40, 43.
  • All the devices in the apparatus are operable by a low pressure compressed air supply via valves which are either selectively operable via a manually actuable remote control unit or handset, or by a control box 61 to selectively inflate and deflate the devices and the bags thereof via respective hoses or lines 19, 44, 50, 51, 52, 53 and 62.
  • Control box 61 can be configured to vary the control of the air system that operates the devices 43, 10, 40, 46 and 60 between the patient 34, the carer and an automatic control.
  • the invention includes and provides patient support apparatus or a turning device which includes any novel part or functional feature, or novel combination of parts and/or functional features disclosed herein or in the accompanying drawings.
  • the device 10 may have a bag extension thereon to overlie and partially accommodate the backrest bag 43.

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