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Viscoelastic cushion for patient supportFlexible container, filled with liquid, provides supportive device which conforms to patient's anatomy. Uniform cushion pressure prevents formation of decubitus ulcers, while the porous sponge substructure damps fluid movement through cushion response so that patient is not dumped when his weight shifts.
Document ID
19710000314
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Sauers, D. G.
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1971
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
MSC-12447
Report Number: MSC-12447
Accession Number
71B10316
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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