Foam-filled bed mattress overlay Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

foam-filled bed mattress overlay

arjo australia pty ltd - 42328 - foam-filled bed mattress overlay - a foam-filled pad or thin mattress, usually full-body length, which is placed on top of a bed mattress to distribute an occupant's body weight over a large surface area, typically to relieve pressure points for comfort and to prevent pressure sores. it is commonly used for elderly immobilized (especially in cases of decubitus ulcers), patients with disabilities, or patients with low body fat. this is a reusable device.

Bathing table, portable Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

bathing table, portable

arjo australia pty ltd - 43494 - bathing table, portable - a raised device consisting of a platform with a full-body length top surface (this may be slightly concave and padded to prevent the patient easily rolling off) mounted on a foldable frame with legs designed to support a recumbent patient for bathing or showering. it is designed to be placed in an appropriate bathing area or where the patient can be given a body bath (washed by hand by assisting staff). the device is used primarily for a patient with a disability incapable of supporting themselves in an upright position for bathing. it is designed to be portable for transport to different locations.

Chair, bath/shower Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

chair, bath/shower

arjo australia pty ltd - 34936 - chair, bath/shower - a device designed to be sat upon by a person who is either bathing,showering, or using some washing facility where there is a need to sit. the sitting requirement can be, e.g. because the person is disabled or infirm, or because it is part of medical treatment.

Lift, <specify> Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

lift, <specify>

arjo australia pty ltd - 12329 - lift, - a device intended to lift and/or move from one place to another: 1. a person without the capacity to move themselves; 2. an object. this device is usually mobile but some are also designed to be stationary. it is typically powered to ease the task of lifting/moving a person, but may be designed to be manually operated.

Lift, patient transfer, sling/harness/strap Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

lift, patient transfer, sling/harness/strap

arjo australia pty ltd - 40535 - lift, patient transfer, sling/harness/strap - a device intended for use together with a lift for patient transfer. this can be supplied in various designs, e.g. a sling, harness or straps, that provide the body with different degrees of support or lifting positions. see; lift, patient transfer, .

Bed, general-purpose, electrical Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

bed, general-purpose, electrical

arjo australia pty ltd - 34870 - bed, general-purpose, electrical - a bed designed to be used as a general-purpose patient bed in, e.g.hospital wards, and which is electrically powered (motorized) providing the patient/nursing staff with touch button adjustment possibilities.

Rail, side-support, bed Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

rail, side-support, bed

arjo australia pty ltd - 34868 - rail, side-support, bed - a device that is typically an accessory to a bed, and that is primarily designed as a safety feature to prevent the user from falling out of the bed, or to enable him or her to independently sit up and/or change position in bed. it will be typically constructed to either be lowered down or folded when not in use or when the occupant of the bed is to vacate the bed.

Cushion, <specify> Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

cushion, <specify>

arjo australia pty ltd - 11093 - cushion, - a device used to provide support and comfort or assist the user to fulfil a functional requirement, e.g. sitting, lying, toiletting or nursing. in some cases it may also assist to alleviate pressure to body parts when the patient is immobilized for longer periods of time or has little body fat. a cushion is typically designed to achieve an intended purpose and will be made to suit that particular anatomical body part or supportive function. see also: pillow, , pressure alleviation pad, and mattress, .