Abstract: A convertible fabric covering device adapted to transform from a blanket into a wearable device is provided. The device includes a first fabric covering layer with a first fabric tab coupled thereon and a second fabric covering layer with a second fabric tab coupled thereon, and coupled to the first fabric covering layer. The first fabric tab and the second fabric tab include a coupling mechanism disposed at a distal end of each of the first fabric tab and the second fabric tab.

Abstract: A split bed skirt is provided. The device includes a flexible planar body having a central slit that extends from a first edge of the body towards an opposing second edge. The central slit is adapted to be positioned at a split in a split bed system. The planar body includes a skirt extending around the perimeter of the body. In use, the planar body is positioned between a mattress and a box frame, or other mattress support, such that the skirt extends downwardly around the perimeter of mattress support to the ground. The slit allows independent movement of the individual sides of the split bed system without moving the bed skirt portion. The body includes a plurality of straps that secure the body to the mattress support.

Abstract: A premature neonate closed life support system (NCLSS) including: at least one chamber confining a cradle-like neonate support (CLNS) having suitable dimensions and geometric-configuration for accommodating at least one premature neonate having at least two operational configurations, said operational configurations comprising: a first operational OPEN configuration whereby said CLNS is adapted to couple said neonate to at least one life supporting system by means of at least one life supporting coupling line, prior to positioning said CLNS in a medical device; and a second operational air-tight CLOSED configuration whereby said neonate remains continuously coupled to said at least one supporting system by means of at least one life supporting coupling line, when positioning said CLNS within said medical device. The OPEN and CLOSED configurations are reversible.

Abstract: A safety device for restraining a person includes a fabric bottom panel, at least two fabric top panels, at least two side separable fasteners, and a top separable fastener. The fabric bottom panel is dimensioned to extend lengthwise along an underside of a mattress. The fabric top panels extend approximately lengthwise along the fabric bottom panel. Each side fastener attaches one of the at least two fabric top panels with the fabric bottom panel. The top separable fastener attaches the at least two fabric top panels to one another.

Abstract: A body sling with patient handling sheets allowing a single caregiver to provide perineal care and skin integrity assessment to a bedridden patient, and further providing the capability to lift, turn, and reposition the patient with the use and aid of a patient lift.

Abstract: An apparatus for improved sleep made up of a mattress, and a sleep aid, on a first end of the mattress the sleep aid being a partially fitted sheet, the fitted sheet tucked into and secured onto a side of the mattress, and on a second end of the mattress the sleep aid being a blanket, the blanket attached to the fitted sheet and the blanket being large enough to be folded over an infant, the fitted sheet having hook and loop fasteners and the blanket having matable hook and loop fasteners situated on the blanket opposite the fitted sheet, such that when the blanket is folded over and the hook and loop fasteners are mated a pocket capable of containing an infant is formed.

Abstract: An incubator comprising a support and, mounted on the support, a patient-receiving unit provided with a cover, the cover being provided with means such as access openings for treating a patient, and wherein the patient-receiving unit is coupled with a heating element and/or a humidifying element via a conduit or conduits for heated and/or humidified air, which are equipped with a pump, wherein the pump, the heating element and/or the humidifying element are located in a foot of the support, and the conduit or conduits for heated and/or humidified air run between the foot and the patient-receiving unit, and in that the support is located substantially to one side of the patient-receiving unit, so as to leave a free legroom below the patient-receiving unit.

Abstract: A system for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a base sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface adapted to be placed above the supporting surface, and a glide sheet positioned above the top surface of the base sheet. The base sheet has fasteners located around the peripheral edges, which are configured to releasably fasten the base sheet to the bed. The base sheet and the glide sheet each have a tether strap, and the tether straps are configured to be connected together to secure the glide sheet in place. One or both of the tether straps may include at least a portion that is elastic. The system may also include a wedge, where the wedge has a hook-and-loop or other releasable connecting material that is configured for connection to a complementary connecting material on the base sheet and/or the glide sheet.

Abstract: A backboard and backboard cover combination is provided for encapsulating and protecting a backboard from contamination. The backboard is a traditional construction having a top, bottom and rim. Preferably the backboard has one or more holes for ease of carry or for affixing straps. The cover has a length and width sufficient to cover the top and bottom of the backboard. In addition, the cover is made of a flexible, lightweight, chemically inert, mildew, moisture and fungus resistant material. Furthermore, the plastic cover has a cohesive side constructed to adhere to itself, while not adhering to other materials such as the wood or plastic of a backboard. The cover can be applied and encapsulate a backboard by simply crimping the edges of the cover together around the backboard's rim without the requirement for any additional adhesives, staples, velcro, or other fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention is a simple, adaptable orthotic device that can correct and/or prevent deformational posterior plagiocephaly, especially if used before the infant is 4 months of age. The manufactured article provides an anatomically correcting, adjustable, concave-shaped resting surface for an infant's head in a manner that effectively eliminates uneven pressure on the infant's occiput. The orthotic device has a modular design which permits easy adjustments of the devices' head cavity to accommodate differences in individual infant head size and shape, thereby providing the infant's head with a custom fit. Also, as the infant continues to grow in size, the adjustable head cavity and torso recess features of the orthotic device allow the contoured spatial volume and dimensions of the molded supporting surfaces to expand as the infant's calvaria grow; and thereby facilitate a progressive, normalization and rounding of the infant's occiput.

Abstract: In order to improve a support (2) for supporting a patient, particularly for surgical procedures in the shoulder region, said support comprising a substantially flat body part (4) and a bowl-shaped head part, said body part (4) comprising a back part (6) and a thorax part (8) tapered in relation thereto, the head part (10) being disposed on said thorax part by means of a transitional region, with the thorax part (8) and the transitional region sloping upwards such that the head part (10) is higher than the back part (6), and with said head part being adapted to the human profile and comprising a removable, inflatable support for adapting the position of the patient to the current positional or treatment requirements, the invention proposes that the transitional region be designed as neck part (12) and also be adapted to the human profile, comprising a removable, inflatable support for adapting the position of the patient to the current positional or treatment requirements.

Abstract: A patient positioning device includes a planar sheet having removably connected padded substrates attached proximal to the patient's arms. The padded substrates are wrapped around the patient's respective arms to protect and elevate the arms from the underlying table or gurney. Leggings are also provided to protect the patient's legs. The padded substrates include splits to allow wires and cables to pass through without getting tangled. A secondary sheet is attachable to the device to cocoon the patient when the patient is rolled over. Forced warm-air technology passes warm air through the device and out of the top surface to warm the patient. A shoulder strap is provided under the patients shoulders, wrapping around and over the shoulders and is secured to the padded substrates for additional protection and security. The device has a low friction bottom surface to ease transfer and positioning.

Abstract: An adjustable incubator/crib infant positioning blanket for holding a premature baby securely in an incubator. The blanket includes a pouch to securely hold the baby with its head in an upright position on an inclined plane such as a raised mattress and the blanket is secured to the mattress by a strap. The pouch securely prevents the baby from rolling or sliding toward the bottom of the inclined mattress.

Abstract: A backboard and backboard cover combination is provided for encapsulating and protecting a backboard from contamination. The backboard is a traditional construction having a top, bottom and rim. Preferably the backboard has one or more holes for ease of carry or for affixing straps. The cover has a length and width sufficient to cover the top and bottom of the backboard. In addition, the cover is made of a flexible, lightweight, chemically inert, mildew, moisture and fungus resistant material. Furthermore, the plastic cover has a cohesive side constructed to adhere to itself, while not adhering to other materials such as the wood or plastic of a backboard. The cover can be applied and encapsulate a backboard by simply crimping the edges of the cover together around the backboard's rim without the requirement for any additional adhesives, staples, velcro, or other fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention is a simple, adaptable orthotic device that can correct and/or prevent deformational posterior plagiocephaly, especially if used before the infant is 4 months of age. The manufactured article provides an anatomically correcting, adjustable, concave-shaped resting surface for an infant's head in a manner that effectively eliminates uneven pressure on the infant's occiput. The orthotic device has a modular design which permits easy adjustments of the devices' head cavity to accommodate differences in individual infant head size and shape, thereby providing the infant's head with a custom fit. Also, as the infant continues to grow in size, the adjustable head cavity and torso recess features of the orthotic device allow the contoured spatial volume and dimensions of the molded supporting surfaces to expand as the infant's calvaria grow; and thereby facilitate a progressive, normalization and rounding of the infant's occiput.

Abstract: A backboard cover includes a sheet of flexible material having an upper portion for covering a backboard top surface. The sheet has a lower surface with a non-skid region for retaining the sheet's upper portion in position atop the backboard. The sheet has a plurality of apertures positioned and dimensioned for communicating with handholds in the backboard. The sheet has a portion that can extend over to the bottom surface of the backboard, for retaining the sheet on the backboard. The backboard cover further includes an absorbent pad affixed atop the sheet for absorbing and retaining bodily or other fluids that may be exuded during the patient's residence thereon. An affixing element such as, but not intended to be limited to, a hook-and-latch pad, is affixed adjacent a top edge of the sheet, for serving as a fixation site for at least a pillow thereto.

Abstract: A system of placing a vest with a rear hook and loop fastener on an infant, laying the child on a changing pad having a surface hook and loop fastener, and attaching the vest to the changing pad by fastening the hook and loop fasteners together, securely holding the infant onto a changing pad while changing a diaper. The changing pad has a flap that when closed, covers the surface hook and loop fastener when the system is not in use, to prevent snagging other clothing. The vest that can be placed on the child prior to and in preparation for changing a diaper when the child is standing, seated upright, or lying down. The vest has a front hook and loop closure for easy opening and closing by the user. The vest optionally includes tethered toys to amuse the child during diaper changing.

Abstract: A travel blanket is placed upon an infant in a car seat. The travel blanket has contoured sleeves and an open back construction, as well as stabilization means for securing the base section of the blanket onto an outer, exterior bottom portion of the seat. With these features, the travel blanket can be readily donned upon an infant that is buckled within a car safety seat without the need to adjust safety straps. The travel blanket includes a base section constructed with a base periphery integrated with the base stabilization means. Lateral sections of the travel blanket further include lateral perimeters appointed for aiding in securing the lateral sections over the infant, without wrapping the torso of the infant. Contoured arm sleeves provide enhanced safety to infants. The sleeves snuggly fit over the infant's wrists and do not have loose flowing material about the arms and wrists, which could present a suffocation risk.

Abstract: There is provided a sheet system for securing a child in a preferred position on a sleep surface and covering the child, the sheet system including: a base sheet; a band for securing a child in a preferred position; a first attachment means for attaching the band to the base sheet; a top sheet for covering the secured child, and a second attachment means for attaching the top sheet to the base sheet and a stabilizing means for stabilizing the base sheet on a sleep surface.

Abstract: A crib safety sheet and separable blanket with a sheet portion for selectively removing at least the blanket from the sheet, when the sheet is attached to a sleep surface. The separable blanket defining at least two edges for wrapping the blanket about an infant. The blanket may be removed from the sheet by separating the blanket, or by separating a sheet material portion attached to the blanket, from the sheet covering the sleep surface.

Abstract: A swaddle wrap to calm and comfort an infant has two panels. One that is both wide and long enough to wrap entirely both of the infant's arms and a second one to then wrap around the infant's torso and secured arms that then are attached between the legs. Hook and loop fasteners are used to secure the arm restraints, the swaddle and to attach both panels between the legs.

Abstract: The kit of parts for forming the device includes a first base member (12) having securing means (20) for securing it to the upper surface (24) of a baby nappy changing mat (10) at a first location (26) and engagement means (28) formed on its upper surface (24) for releasably engaging at least two upper arm restraint members (16) selectably in a plurality of laterally disposed positions. At least two upper arm restraint members (16) are provided, each in the form of a loop of adjustable circumference and each having, on its outer surface, engagement means (32) for releasably engaging the upper arm restraint member (16) with the first base member (12). A second base member (14) has securing means (42) for securing it to the upper surface (24) of a changing mat (10) at a second location (46) spaced from the first location (26) and engagement means (48) formed on its upper surface (50) for releasably engaging a torso restraint member (18).

Abstract: A swaddle apparatus for wrapping around arms and upper torso of a child while changing a diaper is disclosed. The child swaddle apparatus comprises a fitted sheet, a traverse main body panel with left and right extensions on opposite sides and a swaddle means attached to the left and right extensions. The main body panel is affixed onto the fitted sheet so that the left and right extensions may extend over the opposite ends of the fitted sheet. The child with shoulders is placed above the upper end of the fabric panel. The arms of the child are restrained close and parallel to the upper torso and the right extension is wrapped over the child's arms and upper torso. The left extension is folded over the right extension and fastened using the swaddle means thereby restricting the movement of the child and keeping the child warm, safe, comfortable, and calm.

Abstract: The present invention is a simple, adaptable orthotic device that can correct and/or prevent deformational posterior plagiocephaly, especially if used before the infant is 4 months of age. The manufactured article provides an anatomically correcting, adjustable, concave-shaped resting surface for an infant's head in a manner that effectively eliminates uneven pressure on the infant's occiput. The orthotic device has a module design which permits easy adjustments of the devices' head cavity to accommodate differences in individual infant head size and shape, thereby providing the infant's head with a custom fit. Also, as the infant continues to grow in size, the adjustable head cavity and torso recess features of the orthotic device allow the contoured spatial volume and dimensions of the molded supporting surfaces to expand as the infant's calvaria grow; and thereby facilitate a progressive, normalization and rounding of the infant's occiput.

Abstract: An integrated bandaging system for encircling the abdomen of a horse. A ventral access opening selectively provides access to the horse's abdomen while the bandage remains in place. This ventral access opening is normally covered by a ventral window cover. However, the window cover may be easily opened so that an old dressing can be removed, an abdominal wound can be cleaned, and a new dressing applied. The invention has four major components: a main wrap, a saddle bridge, a ventral window cover, and a brace. The main wrap is easily placed around the horse's abdomen and secured using VELCRO® fasteners. It includes the ventral access opening. The saddle bridge attaches over the top of the main wrap and adjustably applies tension to the horse's mid section. The ventral window cover attaches over the ventral access opening and provides further adjustment of the tension on the abdomen. The brace applies over the points of the horse's shoulders, between the front legs, and over the ventral chest region.

Abstract: A sleeping infant positioning device that will hold an infant in the recommended back-lying position while in a crib or other flat surface. The device includes a pad that has an attached fabric and strap safety restraint, into which the infant is placed. The restraint is designed to fit over roughly the area where a pair of diapers would fit over the infant, with the restraint also including a pair of leg holes to allow insertion of the legs of the infant. A pouch is located on the pad behind where the infant's head is placed, allowing placement of a pillow if desired. An adjustable blanket can also be clipped to the pad, allowing the blanket to be placed over the infant if necessary.

Abstract: A surgical drape for use during surgery on a patient includes a sheet configured for covering at least a portion of the patient during the surgery. At least one pair of straps are configured on an underside of the sheet and extend in generally opposite directions laterally beyond sides of the sheet. The straps have a sufficient length so as to extend down below the support surface upon which the patient rests and engage with each other below the support surface, or with structure alongside the support surface, in order to restrain the patient in a desired position on the support surface.

Abstract: A crib safety sheet and separable blanket with a sheet portion for selectively removing at least the blanket from the sheet, when the sheet is attached to a sleep surface. The separable blanket defining at least two edges for wrapping the blanket about an infant. The blanket may be removed from the sheet by separating the blanket, or by separating a sheet material portion attached to the blanket, from the sheet covering the sleep surface.

Abstract: A crib safety sheet and separable blanket with a sheet portion for selectively removing at least the blanket from the sheet, when the sheet is attached to a sleep surface. The separable blanket defining at least two edges for wrapping the blanket about an infant. The blanket may be removed from the sheet by separating the blanket, or by separating a sheet material portion attached to the blanket, from the sheet covering the sleep surface.

Abstract: Body orienting harnesses and associated structures are disclosed, along with methods of use. The body orienting harness can position a body, such an infant, with respect to the associated structure, such as a bed, bed frame or crib, a sheet, or a blanket for example. The harness may be integrated with a sheet or blanket in order to secure not only a body in position but also secure the sheet or blanket in position with respect to the body. The sheet, blanket, or other cover, can provide a slip cover for an underlying support surface, such as a mattress for example. Alternatively, the cover can be secured in other ways to form a pocket in association with other structure, such as a bed sheet for example. The harness can be mounted in association with the pocket to secure a body in position with the respect to the pocket and associated structure, such as a mattress, crib, etc.

Abstract: For use on a bed mattress, a baby protector having a mounting sub-assembly and a baby holding sub-assembly. The mounting sub-assembly has a central portion adapted to overlie the mattress, and adjustable length straps extending from the central portion on opposite sides down to fasteners (preferably snap hooks) for attachment to the bed rail. The baby holding sub-assembly has a short fabric strap affixed at one end to the central portion of the mounting sub-assembly, a snap hook on the free end of this strap, and a self-contained fastener (preferably a safety pin) on this snap hook for attachment to the baby's diaper.

Abstract: Body orienting harnesses and associated structures are disclosed, along with methods of use. The body orienting harness can position a body, such an infant, with respect to the associated structure, such as a bed, bed frame or crib, a sheet, or a blanket for example. The harness may be integrated with a sheet or blanket in order to secure not only a body in position but also secure the sheet or blanket in position with respect to the body. The sheet, blanket, or other cover, can provide a slip cover for an underlying support surface, such as a mattress for example. Alternatively, the cover can be secured in other ways to form a pocket in association with other structure, such as a bed sheet for example. The harness can be mounted in association with the pocket to secure a body in position with the respect to the pocket and associated structure, such as a mattress, crib, etc.

Abstract: A crib sheet with attachment points used to attach to the crib rails or bed frame. The crib sheet is used in combination with an infant sleep garment that attaches to the crib sheet by hook and loop mechanism. Attachment to the crib frame or bed frame, rather than the mattress, eliminates the risk that the infant's movements can cause the crib sheet to move or shift. Two points of attachment lie on either side of the shoulders or upper torso of the infant. The sleep garment has a arm restraint mechanism that acts to prevent movement of the infant's arms so that the infant cannot use its arms to escape the garment or to move itself about the crib or bed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light emitting treatment device including one or more light members which are configured to emit energy for photodynamic therapy at a treatment field. The treatment device may be made of a polymeric material configured to conform to a body surface. The light members may be disposed in a substantially uniform array and be configured to emit energy in a substantially uniform pattern. The light emitting treatment device may provide light variable feedback to a control apparatus. The light emitting treatment device may further include a heat dissipating layer, a layer of gold or gold alloy, or a layer of adhesive disposed on at least one of the one or more surfaces. Methods of using the treatment device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A phototherapy system includes a flexible pad for positioning an infant during phototherapy treatment and one or more light emitters for directing light through portions of the pad for exposing the infant's skin to the light during phototherapy treatment. The pad may include pockets and/or other attachment means for attaching one or more light emitters to the pad bottom and/or to one or more padded side walls.

Abstract: A crib safety sheet/blanket with a sheet portion having a front surface and a back surface two opposing ends defining pockets for snugly fitting the sheet to a mattress. A blanket is sewn along its midline to the center of the fitted sheet, defining two blanket halves. Mating strips of hook and loop fastening material are attached to the two halves of the blanket, so that an infant may be placed on the blanket with the two halves of the blanket wrapped around the infant and fastened to retain the infant in a supine position. A plurality of elastic straps may extend across the bottom of the fitted sheet and be removably secured to the side of the sheet with mating strips of hook and loop fastening material to retain the sheet on the mattress.

Abstract: A combination diaper and holder secures a baby in a safe and comfortable position while unattended by an adult. The holder is formed of a sheet large enough to fit about a crib mattress or, at least one end of the mattress. The holder has elongated straps for placement about the mattress. A diaper having front and back waistband portions connected by a crotch section is attached to the middle portion of the holder by fastening through one of the waistband portions. The waistband portions each have cooperating fasteners on the ends. The crotch section and the other unattached waistband portion is folded through the baby's legs and the cooperating fasteners are secured to fix the baby within the diaper and on the sheet. A wedge shaped pillow may be provided for elevating the baby. The holder is attached to the wedge shaped pillow by the straps.

Abstract: A securing mechanism for securing an infant in the supine position includes a supporting pad having a top surface for supporting said infant in the supine position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The securing mechanism further includes a securing harness for securing said infant to said supporting pad, said securing harness being secured onto said infant's body, said securing harness including a securing pad for covering part of the back side of said infant's body, said securing pad being attached to said top surface of said supporting pad for securing said infant to said top surface of said supporting pad in the supine position.

Abstract: A bedding article includes a bottom panel and a top panel for receiving a baby. A plurality of fasteners secure the top and bottom panels and define a openings for receiving the lower torso and legs of the baby. A plurality of fasteners are spaced about the periphery of the bottom panel to releasably secure the bottom panel in a fixed position on a sleeping surface. In another aspect, the bedding article includes additional leg openings to allow selective placement of the child in a prone, supine, or side position. In further aspects, a pouch for receiving a portion of the baby and a garment worn by the baby for attachment to the bottom panel are provided. The bedding articles herein are advantageously used in conjunction with a mattress which is inclined to prevent the subject from sliding down the incline under the influence of gravity.

Abstract: A crib safety sacklike device is provided, having one open end adapted to removably contain a mattress or the like. A blanket is sewn along its midline to the center of the sacklike device, defining two blanket halves. Mating strips of hook and loop fastening material are attached to the two halves of the blanket, so that an infant may be placed on the blanket with the two halves of the blanket wrapped around the infant and fastened to retain the infant in a supine position.

Abstract: A crib safety sheet/blanket with a fitted sheet portion having a front surface and a back surface two opposing ends defining pockets for snugly fitting the sheet to a mattress. A blanket is sewn along its midline to the center of the fitted sheet, defining two blanket halves. Mating strips of hook and loop fastening material are attached to the two halves of the blanket, so that an infant may be placed on the blanket with the two halves of the blanket wrapped around the infant and fastened to retain the infant in a supine position. A plurality of elastic straps may extend across the bottom of the fitted sheet and be removably secured to the side of the sheet with mating strips of hook and loop fastening material to retain the sheet on the mattress.

Abstract: A crib safety sheet/blanket with a fitted sheet portion having a front surface and a back surface two opposing ends defining pockets for snugly fitting the sheet to a mattress. A blanket is sewn along its midline to the center of the fitted sheet, defining two blanket halves. Mating strips of hook and loop fastening material are attached to the two halves of the blanket, so that an infant may be placed on the blanket with the two halves of the blanket wrapped around the infant and fastened to retain the infant in a supine position. A plurality of elastic straps may extend across the bottom of the fitted sheet and be removably secured to the side of the sheet with mating strips of hook and loop fastening material to retain the sheet on the mattress.

Abstract: A physical restraining pad assembly including a pad constructed of a flexible, breathable material of a size and shape to cover the body of an individual with arms outstretched. An outer mesh covering encloses the pad. A plurality of spaced handles are positioned on a back side of the pad for use by an attendant. The pad has a viewing window of a size and shape to allow the attendant to see through the pad for observing the individual being restrained. Complementary touch fasteners on a pair of such pads may be used by two attendants to restrain an individual between them. A single pad with complementary touch fasteners on opposing sides may be used to restrain an individual by wrapping the individual within the pad with the complementary touch fasteners engaged with each other.

Abstract: An infant's sleep blanket/garment for use with medical monitoring devices, which is offered as either a sleep sack or a sleep shirt, depending on the age of the infant, with the sleep sack further presented with no arm holes and having snugging straps for newborns or with arm holes and sleeves for older infants. An openable monitor cable sheath located inside of the sleeper allows for bundling medical monitoring device cables and IV tubes and enclosing them within the sheath to prevent irritation to the infant and reduce the possibility of the infant becoming entangled in the cables and tubes. Additionally, the upper shoulder and sleeve seams are openable to allow for the installation, maintenance and removal of IV tubes without removing the garment from the infant. Thermometers incorporated into the body of the garment and an optional sleep cap aid in monitoring the infant's temperature as he sleeps.

Abstract: An apparatus for irradiating an infant includes a frame for supporting the infant, and a source of radiation positioned below the frame and the infant. The frame includes a fully transparent section for allowing the radiation to pass therethrough to the infant. The apparatus further includes a therapy blanket detachably connected to the frame to cover the infant. The therapy blanket includes a transparent section through which radiation can pass to the infant. The therapy blanket forms a restraining garment and defines a pouch having a pair of sleeves for passively restricting the infant to be treated.

Abstract: A patient mobilizer for enabling a care giver to move a generally disabled patient. The mobilizer includes a flexible sheet for placement against the back of a patient lying face up on a supported surface, and preferably is sized to extend from an upper neck location to a lower buttock location on a patient to present a perimeter edge which is shaped to match the lateral outline of a human torso. A plurality of hand engageable handles are disposed around the perimeter of the sheet for moving, rolling, and repositioning the patient as the patient is lying down upon and secured to the sheet. Patient securement to the sheet is accomplished through a pair of releasable and length adjustable shoulder straps attached to the sheet and engageable with the respective shoulders of the patient.

Abstract: A patient restraint for gathering and retaining the limbs of a patient, and for retaining tubes of medical equipment on the body of the patient. The restraint includes a rectangular flexible base panel lined with hook and loop fastener, and three straps lined with complementing hook and loop fastener. The base panel is sufficiently long as to be able to wrap almost entirely around an adult human torso. The width is half the magnitude of the length. The straps are limited in length to half the length of the base panel and in width to one tenth that of the base panel. One of the straps is shorter and narrower than are the other two straps.

Abstract: A restraint system is disclosed for immobilizing injured patients and, more particularly, a releasable restraint using netting to restrain the patient. The patient restraint includes a pair of substantially parallel transverse straps and a pair of substantially parallel longitudinal straps connected between the transverse straps. A net is interconnected between the transverse straps and the longitudinal straps along the periphery of the net. Each transverse strap includes two releasable fastener assemblies with one releasable fastener assembly being connected to either end portion of the strap. The releasable fastener assemblies include a first connector attached to the transverse strap at a position adjacent to where the longitudinal strap is connected to the transverse strap, and a mating second connector attached to a terminal end of the transverse strap. A second embodiment of the patient restraint further includes a pair of releasable padded shoulder straps connected between the transverse straps.

Abstract: A spinal immobilization panel (panel) adapted to be attached to a spinal immobilization backboard (backboard) and to secure an injured person to the backboard. The panel comprises a substantially rectangularly shaped flexible material, at least one short strapping member (short strap) disposed across the width of the rectangularly shaped flexible material and having two ends provided with fastening means adapted to be attached to a backboard and a pair of spaced-apart long strapping members (long straps) disposed across the length of the rectangularly shaped material. Each of the pair of long strapping members has two ends provided with fastening means adapted to be attached to a backboard.

Abstract: The invention relates to a passive restraining device for hospital bed occupants that envelopes the bed mattress and the raised side rails and reduces the risk of the occupant of the hospital bed from falling to the floor. This is useful with debilitated, confused or patients recovering from injury or illness.