Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing decubitus ulcerations including a frame having a pair of frame supports spaced from each other. A mattress is supported on the frame between the frame supports. A pliable support material extends between the supports. The material is adapted to support an individual thereon in a generally recumbent position. A lift mechanism is disposed on the frame and operably connected to the support material. The lift mechanism adjusts the tension of the material so that the support has a first position resting on the mattress and a second position wherein the support is raised above the mattress.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing decubitus ulcerations including a frame having a pair of frame supports spaced from each other. A mattress is supported on the frame between the frame supports. A pliable support material extends between the supports. The material is adapted to support an individual thereon in a generally recumbent position. A lift mechanism is disposed on the frame and operably connected to the support material. The lift mechanism adjusts the tension of the material so that the support has a first position resting on the mattress and a second position wherein the support is raised above the mattress.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing and/or inhibiting decubitus ulcers including a pad having first and second interconnected sections which form an open region there between. The first pad section includes a first chamber and the second pad section includes a second chamber. The first and second chambers are independently and selectively inflatable and deflatable to change the shape of the pad. The pad has an upper surface adapted to engage a user, the upper surface including a device for removably securing the pad to a user.