Abstract: The present disclosure relates to patient support systems, such as hospital beds, and particularly to reconfigurable patient support systems movable among a number of different positions. The present disclosure further relates to control algorithms and interfaces for use in patient support systems.

Abstract: A stretcher for transporting a patient includes a frame, and a patient support surface positioned on the frame. The frame includes a center section extending along a length of the frame. At least one side panel is positioned adjacent the center section. The frame also includes at least one surgical accessory rail.

Abstract: A heat exchange system includes a thermoelectric device operably coupled with a support apparatus. The thermoelectric device is configured to reduce a temperature at a first location and increase a temperature at a second location different than the first location. A fan is disposed adjacent to the thermoelectric device. The fan is configured to direct heat generated by the thermoelectric device toward the second location. A controller is communicatively coupled with the thermoelectric device and the fan. The controller is configured to activate the thermoelectric device and the fan to reduce the temperature at the first location and concurrently increase the temperature at the second location. The first location is configured to align with a first area on a patient and the second location is configured to align with a second area on the patient.

Abstract: A system and method for resolving an error condition of a medical device includes the medical device, a mobile device, and a host computer. The medical device generates a machine readable code, the machine readable code is read by the mobile device, and the remote computer hosts a uniform resource locator (URL) associated with the machine readable code such that the mobile device can access the URL.

Abstract: A patient proning system includes a surface assembly configured to be positioned on a frame of a support apparatus. The surface assembly includes a pneumatic system that includes bladders arranged in multiple zones and a pump in fluid communication with the bladders. The pump is configured to adjust the bladders between deployed and non-deployed conditions. A controller is configured to selectively control the pneumatic system in at least one of a standard mode and a prone mode based on a patient support position. A control panel is communicatively coupled to the controller. The controller is configured to generate at least one prone aid notification to be displayed on a graphical user interface of the control panel. The prone aid notification provides at least one of a reminder, instruction, alert, or information for assisting a caregiver in positioning a patient for the prone mode.

Abstract: A person support apparatus including a person support surface including an actuating device and a controller configured to operate the actuating device to perform a set by preview subroutine and a rotation preview subroutine, wherein, during the set by preview subroutine, the controller receives user input positioning the actuating device into a first preview position and sets the first preview position as a first evaluation position, and wherein, during the set by preview subroutine, the controller receives user input positioning the actuating device into a second preview position and sets the second preview position as a second evaluation position. In embodiments, the controller is configured to simultaneously perform a P&V subroutine during rotation of the person support surface.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of wheels, and a status indicator light assembly coupled to at least one of the plurality of wheels. The status indicator light assembly is configured to provide notice to surrounding areas regarding a status of a plurality of casters included in the plurality of wheels.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed include a person-support apparatus, which includes a mattress, a person-support apparatus frame, and a siderail. The siderail assembly may be pivotally coupled to the person-support apparatus frame. The siderail assembly includes a siderail, a drop surface, and a siderail adjustment mechanism. The drop surface is configured to be raised and lowered relative to a deck section of a person-support apparatus so as to widen or narrow the width of the deck section. The siderail adjustment mechanism has a rail end and a frame end. The drop surface is removably attached to the siderail. The rail end of the siderail adjustment mechanism is pivotally coupled to the siderail. The frame end of the siderail adjustment mechanism is pivotable relative to the person-support apparatus frame such that pivoting the siderail adjustment mechanism moves the siderail assembly between a raised position and a lowered position.

Abstract: A stretcher for transporting a patient includes a frame, and a patient support surface positioned on the frame. The frame includes a center section extending along a length of the frame. At least one side panel is positioned adjacent the center section. The frame also includes at least one surgical accessory rail.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame adapted to be raised and lowered relative to a floor underlying the patient support apparatus and an oxygen tank support configured to couple an oxygen tank with the patient support apparatus. The frame is adapted to operably support a patient thereon and the oxygen tank support is coupled with the frame and is adapted to increase caregiver access to the patient.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a lower frame, an upper frame, and a power indicator transport light coupled to one of the lower frame and the upper frame. The power indicator transport light is configured to provide notice to surrounding areas that the patient support apparatus is in close proximity during transportation of the patient support apparatus so that collisions with the patient support apparatus are minimized.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods used to monitor patient activity and/or patient health status without accidentally affecting the operational activity of a patient support apparatus. The present disclosure relates to systems and methods of using one or more light indicators to identify different states of a patient monitoring device.

Abstract: Medical beds and methods include a processor, an input interface configured to receive commands, and a display device configured to display an output. The medical bed further includes a memory storing program instructions, the program instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to place the medical bed in a restricted mode based upon satisfying a plurality of criteria. The medical bed outputs an indication of the restricted mode on the display device. The medical bed receives first and second movement commands through the input interface, wherein the movement commands are configured to move the medical bed. The medical bed moves based upon a first movement command permitted by the restricted mode. The medical bed maintains a current state of the medical bed upon receipt of a second movement command blocked by the restricted mode, wherein the second movement command differs from the first movement command.

Abstract: A person support apparatus includes a support surface having a patient facing surface and includes a head section, a seat section, and a foot section, the head section and the foot section being rotatable with respect to the seat section. One or more actuators are provided to rotate the head section and the foot section with respect to the seat section. At least one strain gauge is provided proximate the patient facing surface of the support surface to detect a change in pressure against at least one of the head section and the foot section. A controller is configured to transmit a signal to one or more of the actuators to rotate a corresponding one of the head section or the foot section in response to receiving data from the at least one strain gauge indicating a change in pressure that exceeds a predetermined reduction in pressure.

Abstract: A thermoelectric sequential compression device includes a plurality of inflatable bladders arranged in a respective zone of the thermoelectric sequential compression device; a plurality of thermoelectric modules, each of the plurality of thermoelectric modules including a temperature sensor and a foam sheet; and a plurality of channels that are fluidly coupled between the plurality of inflatable bladders and the plurality of thermoelectric modules. A first channel selected from the plurality of channels includes a heat exhaust channel. Each of the plurality of thermoelectric modules are independently controlled to sequentially supply air to a respective inflatable bladder of the respective zone via the plurality of channels.

Abstract: A system and method for control of the charging of a system of patient support apparatuses positioned adjacent one another from a single one of the patient support apparatuses.

Abstract: A stretcher for transporting a patient includes a frame, and a patient support surface positioned on the frame. The frame includes a center section extending along a length of the frame. At least one side panel is positioned adjacent the center section. The frame also includes at least one surgical accessory rail.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to patient support systems, such as hospital beds, and particularly to reconfigurable patient support systems movable among a number of different positions. The present disclosure further relates to control algorithms and interfaces for use in patient support systems.

Abstract: A patient support system includes a frame assembly and a support surface system configured to support a person thereon. The support surface system includes a surface assembly including a spacer material and a thermoelectric device and a control assembly including a blower and a power source. A tether is coupled to the control assembly and the surface assembly. The tether includes an airflow channel and an electrical connection. A controller is communicatively coupled to the support surface system. The controller is configured to selectively activate a blower to direct air through the airflow channel and through the spacer material to form a microclimate management layer in the surface assembly and selectively activate a power source to drive a current through the thermoelectric device for temperature regulation.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed include a person-support apparatus, which includes a mattress, a person-support apparatus frame, and a siderail. The siderail assembly may be pivotally coupled to the person-support apparatus frame. The siderail assembly includes a siderail, a drop surface, and a siderail adjustment mechanism. The drop surface is configured to be raised and lowered relative to a deck section of a person-support apparatus so as to widen or narrow the width of the deck section. The siderail adjustment mechanism has a rail end and a frame end. The drop surface is removably attached to the siderail. The rail end of the siderail adjustment mechanism is pivotally coupled to the siderail. The frame end of the siderail adjustment mechanism is pivotable relative to the person-support apparatus frame such that pivoting the siderail adjustment mechanism moves the siderail assembly between a raised position and a lowered position.