Abstract: A support surface for a patient support apparatus is disclosed. The support surface is adapted for supporting a patient and extends from a head end to a foot end along a longitudinal direction and between two opposite lateral sides along a transversal direction. The support surface comprises a first layer, a second layer disposed below the first layer, and a cover enclosing both layers. The cover includes an opening, and a sleeve is coupled to the cover. The sleeve, which defines an internal space, is disposed between the first and second layers. The internal space of the sleeve and the opening collaborate to allow access to the internal space from the exterior of the support surface, enabling insertion and removal of the medical device.

Abstract: A support surface for a patient support apparatus is disclosed. The support surface is adapted for supporting a patient and extends from a head end to a foot end along a longitudinal direction and between two opposite lateral sides along a transversal direction. The support surface comprises a first layer, a second layer disposed below the first layer, and a cover enclosing both layers. The cover includes an opening, and a sleeve is coupled to the cover. The sleeve, which defines an internal space, is disposed between the first and second layers. The internal space of the sleeve and the opening collaborate to allow access to the internal space from the exterior of the support surface, enabling insertion and removal of the medical device.

Abstract: A mattress for a patient support apparatus has a cover having bottom and top surfaces, and an inflatable section disposed between the bottom and top surfaces. The inflatable section has a plurality of upper bladders in fluid communication with each other and a plurality of lower bladders in fluid communication with each other. The upper and lower bladders are selectively inflated independently from each other. The upper and lower bladders are formed by three sheets including an upper sheet, a lower sheet disposed below the upper sheet, and an intermediate sheet disposed between the upper and lower sheets. The upper sheet is fixed to the intermediate sheet to define the upper bladders between the upper sheet and the intermediate sheet. The lower sheet is fixed to the intermediate sheet to define the lower bladders between the lower sheet and the intermediate sheet. Other aspects of the mattress are also disclosed.