Apparatus and method for positioning a patient

Abstract

A method for positioning a patient includes positioning a patient on a patient support device, the patient support device including a port at a first lateral side edge of the patient support device, the port to couple to an air output; coupling the air output to the port; and inflating the patient support device using the air output. The method includes placing a positioning apparatus between the patient support device and a support surface, the positioning apparatus including a wedge-shaped body having a front end and a back wall opposite the front end, and a tail extending from the front end; moving the tail longitudinally relative to the patient until the tail and the wedge-shaped body are aligned with a desired location; and moving the tail laterally relative to the patient, thereby moving the wedge-shaped body underneath the patient to support the patient in a desired position.

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