Abstract: A patient support apparatus supports a patient and includes a litter. A base is disposed below the litter. A lift mechanism is configured to move the litter and the base relative to one another between extended and collapsed positions. The lift mechanism includes first and second frame assemblies each including an outer frame member and an inner frame member arranged to move within the outer frame member. First and second rollers and first and second slide members are disposed between the outer and inner frame members. The first and second rollers are arranged to roll along at least one of the outer and inner frame members with a load exerted on the lift mechanism from the litter. The first and second slide members are arranged to slide along at least one of the outer and inner frame members with a load exerted on the lift mechanism from the base.

Abstract: A privacy enclosure that allows patients on stretchers to conveniently cover their face or torso during transports in public areas, during their stay at a hospital rooms and/or when a stable hospitalized individual is transported on a stretcher or bed from one area to another. The invention provides protection in order to respect and protect the privacy and dignity of patients. This device is intended, but is not limited to, being attached to a stretcher, either by the nursing staff or by the patient himself.

Abstract: An air supply supplies air to multiple different inflatable devices. The air supply includes an air compressing device, and at least two pressure valves. The air supply operates to introduce air from the first pressure valve to a first inflatable device at a first pressure that is within a first air pressure range. The air supply also operates to introduce air, on demand, from the second pressure valve to a second inflatable device at a second pressure within a second air pressure range while continuing to supply air to the first inflatable device at a pressure within the first air pressure range. The second pressure and/or the second pressure range is different from the first pressure and/or the first pressure range.

Abstract: A surgical platform and trolley assembly and an interface of a robotic system are provided. The surgical platform and trolley assembly includes a trolley portion and a surgical platform portion. The trolley portion supports the surgical platform portion, and affords positioning and repositioning of the surgical platform portion relative to the interface of the robotic system. An end portion of the surgical platform portion is attachable relative to the robotic system via engagement to the interface.

Abstract: A cover system for selectively blocking insertion of unauthorized objects through an aperture of a restraint mount of a patient support apparatus is provided. The cover system includes a cover and an instrument having an interface. The cover includes a brace and a restrictor coupled to the brace. The brace attaches to the patient support apparatus adjacent to the aperture and the restrictor operates in a restrict mode blocks access to the aperture and a permit mode where the restrictor permits access to the aperture. The cover also includes a lock mechanism, which includes a keeper movable between a locked state where movement of the restrictor is inhibited and an unlocked state where movement of the restrictor is permitted. The keeper moves from the locked state to the unlocked state in response to selective engagement between the interface of the instrument and a receiver of the lock mechanism.

Abstract: The safe bassinet includes a left support frame, a right support frame and a sleeping basket frame, where the top of the left support frame and the top of the right support frame are respectively provided with a left bending rod and a right bending rod; the sleeping basket frame is provided between the left bending rod and the right bending rod; the sleeping basket frame is covered with a cloth cover; a left end and a right end of the sleeping basket frame are respectively provided with a left slider and a right slider; a right end of the left bending rod and a left end of the right bending rod are respectively provided with a left fixed block and a right fixed block; the left slider and the right slider are respectively slidable up and down relative to the left fixed block and the right fixed block.

Abstract: Various systems are provided for an adjustable tilting head holder. In one example, a system comprises an adjustable tilting head holder for use with an imaging system the adjustable head holder comprising a head cradle, a tilt adjustment mechanism with a plurality of locking positions arranged below a first end of the head cradle, a table mount extending from a second end of the head cradle, and a tilt adjustment bar that extends from the table mount through the tilt adjustment mechanism, wherein the first end and the second end of the head cradle are located at opposite ends of the head cradle.

Abstract: A bed includes a base, an upper frame, and a plurality of walls extending upwardly from the base to the upper frame. One of the frame members is a movable frame member that is movable relative to another of the frame members in order to adjust a height of a portion of the rim formed by the movable frame member relative to the base. The upper frame is configured such that the movable frame member is movable between first, second, and third predetermined positions relative to the base. The upper frame includes a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the movable frame member at the first and second predetermined positions. The upper frame is configured such that the position of the movable frame member is biased to move from the third predetermined position toward the first and second predetermined positions.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus for concurrently transporting a patient and a medical device includes a base and an intermediate frame coupled to the base and further includes a support assembly coupled to the intermediate frame. The support assembly supports the medical device for concurrent movement with the patient support apparatus. The support assembly includes a track extending between first and second track ends with at least one curvilinear region defined therebetween and includes a carrier for selective movement between the ends. The support assembly also includes a mount coupled to the track and configured to support the medical advice. The support assembly further includes a retainer operatively attached to the carrier with the carrier operable between an engaged state to inhibit relative movement of the carrier along the track and a disengaged state to permit movement of the carrier along the track.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a bedding panel system comprising a bottom or fitted sheet with embedded channels throughout such that at least one or more modular top panels and cushions can be attached to create physical sleep chamber spaces and thus independent “sleep zones” for multiple occupants on a single mattress. A bedding panel system can have dimensions to fit any size mattress. Fitted sheet, modular panels and cushions can include several layered components with comfort or utility features that are customizable for each sleep chamber space. Top, middle and bottom layers of fitted sheet, modular panels and cushions may be comprised of various fabrics and materials desirable for sleep comfort. Middle layers of fitted sheet and modular panels can include items such as foam or gel padding, moisture resistant barriers, biometric sensors for measuring physical health and sleep quality, and hardware for heating and cooling.

Abstract: A patient positioning system includes a patient support device and a positioning apparatus including a body comprising a front end, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, and a ramped surface between the first lateral side and the second lateral side, a tail extending from the front end of the body, the tail comprising an elongated piece of material, and a directional guide material coupled to or integrated with the ramped surface and configured to interface with the patient support device, wherein the directional guide material inhibits relative movement in a first direction between the patient support device and the positioning apparatus more than relative movement in a second direction between the patient support device and the positioning apparatus.

Abstract: A system for repositioning or supporting a patient includes a first sheet, the first sheet configured to receive a patient on a top side, and a second sheet coupled to the first sheet, wherein the second sheet comprises at least one tubular pocket therein, and wherein the second sheet is configured to contact a support surface. The system further includes at least one support device configured to be inserted within the at least one tubular pocket, such that when the at least one support device is inserted within the at least one tubular pocket, at least a portion of the patient is elevated relative to the support surface.

Abstract: An armboard assembly includes an armboard deck including a cavity formed in a lower surface of the armboard deck, an armboard mount including a plurality of radially extending teeth positioned within a mount portion of the cavity, and an engagement assembly movable relative to the armboard deck between an engaged position to engage the plurality of teeth of the armboard mount and a disengaged position to disengage the plurality of teeth of the armboard mount. The engagement assembly includes a handle including one or more legs extending from an upper surface of the handle, which engage an insertion hole formed in the armboard deck and a channel extending from the insertion hole toward the armboard mount, and an indexing member positioned within the cavity of the armboard deck and coupled to the handle. The indexing member limits movement of the engagement assembly by maintaining the legs within the channel.

Abstract: A wheeled nursing and medical device includes a wheeled seat mechanism, a driving module, a bed mechanism and a linking mechanism. The wheeled seat mechanism includes an expandable base frame and front and rear wheel assemblies. The driving module is operable to drive expanding and retraction of the expandable base frame. The bed mechanism includes a main bed plate and a backrest plate pivotally connected with the main bed plate. The linking mechanism includes at least one inclined bracket pivotally connected with the expandable base frame and the backrest plate. The device is shiftable between a bed state and a wheelchair state to render traveling of the device in the wheelchair state convenient.

Abstract: A child crib includes a frame body, a corner component, a cloth component and a covering member. The cloth component at least partially covers the frame body. The corner component is connected to a handrail and a post of the frame body and exposed out of the cloth component. A first ring-shaped opening structure and a second ring-shaped opening structure are respectively formed by a first side and a second side of a covering body of the covering member. When the first side of the covering body is connected to a first side of the cloth component, by positioning the second side of the covering body on a second side of the cloth component, the first side and the second side of the cloth component are respectively enclosed by the first ring-shaped opening structure and the second ring-shaped opening structure, and the covering member covers the corner component.

Abstract: A diaper changing device which can assist parents or other caregivers in changing an infant or other subject's diaper may include a base. The base may be flat. At least one diaper retainer tab may be provided on the base. The at least one diaper retainer tab may be configured to engage and secure a diaper in place on the base. The base and the at least one diaper retainer tab may be used by a caregiver to maintain the diaper in an easily reachable, strategically placed position as the diaper on an infant or adult is changed, allowing a caregiver to operate a front end of the diaper and wrap the front end over the subject. The caregiver may easily and rapidly pull the base frontward from the diaper to disconnect the diaper changing device from the diaper and finalize the diapering process.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hammock including a hammock cloth body and a mattress. The hammock cloth body is configured to support the mattress. The mattress includes a first mattress and a second mattress that are connected to each other. The first mattress is foldable relative to the second mattress. A side of the hammock cloth body is provided with a pocket portion with an accommodation space. When the first mattress is folded and the pocket portion is connected to the first mattress, the accommodation space of the pocket portion is unfolded to form a storage space. The present disclosure further provides a crib including the above hammock.

Abstract: In general, various surgical patient positioners and methods for using the same are provided. For example, a surgical patient support is provided for use during anterior hip replacement surgery. The surgical patient support can have a body support configured to receive an upper body of a patient thereon and one or more extremity supports configured to receive one or more patient extremities thereon.

Abstract: A crib assembly includes a frame to support a mattress, an enclosure having sides defining an enclosure area, and an attachment system including a first and second attachment mechanisms. A first side of the enclosure has a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to removably attach via the first attachment mechanism to a first corner of the enclosure and the second end is configured to removably attach via the second attachment mechanism to a second corner of the enclosure. The first attachment mechanism includes (a) a first bolt located at the first end of the first side or the first corner of the enclosure and (b) a first slot located at the first end of the first side or the first corner of the enclosure, opposite the first bolt.

Abstract: A baby changing pad apparatus having a locator, locator receiver, and non-skid grip combination for engaging the baby changing pad apparatus to a first surface. The locator receiver includes a quick connect first portion engaged to the baby changing pad apparatus. The locator includes a quick connect second portion engagable between the quick connect first portion and first surface. The non-skid grip may engage the first surface with or without the locator engaged to the locator receiver.