Abstract: A transfer mattress includes a top panel and a bottom panel. The bottom panel is engaged with the top panel to form an internal chamber. The bottom panel includes an air permeable portion and an air impermeable portion, wherein the air permeable portion is constructed from an air permeable woven material. The permeable portion and the impermeable portion are configured such that air is able to escape from the internal chamber through the permeable portion and air is not able to escape from the internal chamber through the impermeable portion.

Abstract: In one aspect, an inflatable patient handling mattress includes a mattress body, a first lateral extension, a second lateral extension, and one or more lift handles. The mattress body includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and a plenum chamber between the top panel and the bottom panel and configured to be filled with air. The first lateral extension extends from a first side of the mattress body. The second lateral extension extends from a second side of the mattress body, the second side opposite the first side. Each lift handle of the one or more lift handles is attached to one of the first lateral extension and the second lateral extension. The one or more lift handles are configured to be used to lift a patient disposed on the mattress body.