Moving and Handling Patients is a Core Function of the Caregiver
 
     Dynamic Medical offers the most innovative AirPal^®: Lateral Air Transfer Technology.  AirPal^® is designed specifically to reduce the risk associated with patient handling and can be used to transfer patients from bed to stretcher so that they can be moved to other areas of the hospital. It dramatically reduces back injuries while increasing the efficiency of staff because less people are required to position or transfer patients. I also greatly improves patient comfort and safety.
 
     The AirPal^® works by the release of low pressure air through perforated chambers. The launderable nylon Patient Positioning Pad is placed under a patient in the same manner as changing a bed sheet. A lightweight portable UL approved air supply is then attached to, and inflates, the Patient Positioning Pad. The air "lifts" the patient as it is released through the perforated underside. The patient is literally transferred on a cushioned film of air, allowing two staff members to perform a task which previously required four to eight, with minimal risk of injury to both staff and patient.
 
Features:

• Reduces sustained and peak forces required for lateral patient transfers and positioning.
• Patented extended ergonomic handles protect caregivers from injury.
• Patented extended length sani-liner included with every AirPal^® platform.
• Exclusive stabilization bands provide enhanced patient stability even if off-centered.
• Strongest Most Durable Design Offered from AirPal-PTS, Inc.

     Hospitals using the AirPal^® system have realized tremendous reductions in the cost of workers compensation, lost work days and direct medical expenses due to the decrease in both the frequency and severity of musculo-skeletal injuries associated with patient handling. Also, staff with previous injuries are able to return to active status sooner due to the benefits in the reduction of lifting necessary for patient transfers.

How it Works:

• Patient placement is accomplished in various ways. In a bed the patient is placed on the AirPal^® using the same procedure as changing a bed sheet. In other areas the patient is placed directly on the AirPal^® Patient Positioning Pad already on a stretcher.
• The portable Air supply plugged into a standard AC outlet, is easily connected to the Patient Positioning Pad by a secure flexible hose.
• The Patient Positioning Pad is inflated with low pressure air gently lifting the patient. Air escaping from the perforated underside creates a nearly frictionless surface providing an easy and painless transfer.
• With a simple pulling motion, the attendant effortlessly transfers the patient in comfort and safety.