Abstract: An inflatable device for lifting a patient includes an inflatable body having a top sheet and a bottom sheet attached along opposing side edges and forming at least one cavity there between, and a plurality of connecting members extending outwardly from the opposing side edges of the inflatable device. The inflatable device is configured to be inflated while being lifted by the hoist.

Abstract: A system for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a sheet having a bottom surface placed above the supporting surface of the bed, a top surface, and a plurality of tether straps connected to and extending from the sheet. Each tether strap is configured for connection to the bed. The bottom surface is at least partially formed of a low friction material, and the top surface is at least partially formed of a high friction material, such that the top surface provides greater slipping resistance than the bottom surface. The tether straps include at least two pairs of tether straps, with one pair connected proximate a top edge of the sheet and another pair connected proximate a bottom edge of the sheet. The sheet may further include a sliding member on the bottom surface to assist in lateral sliding of the sheet.

Abstract: An oral care regimen kit includes a packaging unit. The packaging unit includes an oral care system, which includes a toothbrush and an oral fluid container, and a clip configured to engage a first portion of the oral care system such that the toothbrush cannot be depressed into the oral fluid container while the oral care system is engaged by the clip.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a patient's skin prior to surgery includes applying a volume of an antiseptic solution to the skin surface prior to surgery in an amount effective to reduce bacteria on the skin surface; and allowing the antiseptic solution to stand on the skin surface for less than three minutes before commencing surgery. The antiseptic solution includes a biguanide and benzyl alcohol, and is comparable to an antiseptic solution containing at least 60% isopropyl alcohol or at least 60% ethyl alcohol at reducing bacteria.

Abstract: An injection molded oral care device includes a neck portion and a handle coupled to a first end of the neck portion. where the handle has one or more grips configured to facilitate gripping the oral care device. The oral care device also includes a cleaning head coupled to a second end of the neck portion. The cleaning head includes a base and one or more bristles extending from the base, where the one or more bristles are configured to facilitate cleaning an oral cavity of a patient. The neck portion, handle, and base of the cleaning head are formed by injection molding a first material, and the one or more bristles are formed by injection molding a second material, different from the first material.

Abstract: A system for delivering more than one energy waveform to a patient. The system comprising a first pair of electrodes and a second pair of electrodes adapted to be positioned on the patient and adapted to deliver energy to the patient, a stimulation pad comprising the first pair of electrodes and the second pair of electrodes, and a stimulation control unit in communication with the first and second pairs of electrodes. The stimulation control unit configured to combine a first energy waveform having a first frequency and a second energy waveform having a second frequency into a multiplexed signal, and deliver the multiplexed signal to the first pair of electrodes and the second pair of electrodes.

Abstract: A device for providing oral care includes at least one lumen fluidly coupled to a brush head. The lumen is adapted to suction fluid via an aperture disposed within the brush head. The brush head may be provided an oral cleaning fluid to facilitate cleaning of oral anatomy. The oral cleaning fluid may be provided within a cup provided within a containment assembly coupled to the oral care tool. Alternatively, or in addition, the cleaning fluid may be provided via fluid reservoir fluidly coupled to the oral care tool. The brush head comprises a bristles section and a foam section.

Abstract: A system for supporting a patient on an inclined surface includes an inflatable device. The inflatable device includes a top sheet of material connected to a bottom sheet of material, the top sheet and the bottom sheet defining a cavity to be inflated, wherein the bottom sheet of material is configured to permit air to pass from the cavity to the exterior of the device and to flow between a bottom surface of the device and a support surface upon which the device is configured to rest, and an input configured for receiving air to inflate the device. The system further includes a high-friction pad attached to the top sheet of material, and at least one attachment system configured to maintain the device on a support surface.

Abstract: A patient support device includes a sheet configured to support an upper body of a patient when the sheet and the upper body of the patient are lifted. The sheet has a plurality of peripheral edges. The plurality of peripheral edges includes a head edge. The patient support device includes a head support connected to a portion of the head edge of the sheet, such that the head support extends outwardly from the sheet. The patient support device further includes one or more head support straps connected to the head support. The head support is configured to support a head of the patient when the one or more head support straps and the head of the patient are lifted.

Abstract: A patient support device includes a sheet configured to be placed beneath the patient in use and a plurality of straps connected to the sheet and configured for use in moving, lifting, turning, and/or positioning the patient. The straps may include one or more retractable straps that each have a stretchable retraction strap connected thereto and configured for retracting the retractable strap. The straps may also include one or more central support straps connected to the sheet in an area positioned between the legs of the patient. The sheet may also include a head support for supporting the patient's head, which head support may also include one or more straps. The straps may be connected to a hoist, which is then used to lift the patient.

Abstract: A patient positioning system includes an inflatable patient support device having a width, and a positioning apparatus. The positioning apparatus including a wedge-shaped body, the wedge-shaped body configured to be placed under the inflatable patient support device to support a patient in a desired position, and a tail comprising an elongated piece of material extending from a front end of the wedge-shaped body, wherein a length of the tail is greater than the width of the inflatable patient support device.

Abstract: A method of preparing a patient positioning system for reuse includes obtaining a used inflatable device, the used inflatable device comprising at least one connection mechanism for coupling to a high-friction pad. The method also includes performing a replacement of an original high-friction pad that was used with the used inflatable device.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a sheet, a first flap, a second flap, and a first bundling assembly. The sheet includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is connected to the first portion along a connection edge. The connection edge extends along a first axis. The first flap is coupled to the first portion. The second flap is coupled to the second portion. The first bundling assembly includes a first cover. The first cover is coupled to the first portion and extends along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. The first cover includes a first cover first open end and a first cover second open end. The first bundling strap includes a first cover first strap portion, a first cover second strap portion, and a first cover third strap portion. The first cover first strap portion extends from the first cover first open end.

Abstract: A method of providing an oral care regimen kit includes packaging an oral care system in a packaging unit. The packaging unit includes the oral care system comprising a toothbrush and an oral fluid container. The packaging unit also includes a clip configured to engage a first portion of the oral care system such that the toothbrush cannot be depressed into the oral fluid container while the oral care system is engaged by the clip. The method also includes enclosing the packaging unit in a wrapper.

Abstract: An apparatus including a sheet having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side. The sheet further includes a first strap coupled to the sheet proximate the first lateral side, a second strap coupled to the sheet proximate the second lateral side, and longitudinally offset from the first strap, and an opening in the sheet providing a passage between the top surface and the bottom surface of the sheet.

Abstract: A system for use with an inflatable device includes an air output and a nozzle at a distal end of the air output. The nozzle includes a lip extending radially from the nozzle and configured to retain the nozzle in a port of the inflatable device. The lip has a non-circular shape around the nozzle.

Abstract: A system includes an oral care device, an oral receptacle, and a package. The oral care device includes a first portion and a second portion. The package includes a first layer and a second layer. The second layer is removably coupled to the first layer. The second layer includes a brush head section, a receptacle section, and a plurality of axially stacked folds. The brush head section cooperates with the first layer to enclose the first portion. The receptacle section cooperates with the first layer to enclose the oral receptacle. The axially stacked folds are disposed between the brush head section and the receptacle section and cooperate with the first layer to enclose the second portion.

Abstract: A patient-positioning wedge includes a base wall, a back wall, and a ramp surface. The base wall has a first end and a second end. The second end is opposite the first end. The back wall has a third end and a fourth end. The fourth end is opposite the third end. The ramp surface extends from the fourth end. The ramp surface includes a first directional stitching material that is configured to resist movement of the patient-positioning wedge in a first direction extending along the ramp surface while facilitating movement of the patient-positioning wedge in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The ramp surface further includes a glide material which is configured to resist movement of the patient-positioning wedge in the first direction and the second direction while facilitating movement of the patient-positioning wedge in a third direction opposite the second direction.