Patient support systems with layered fluid support mediums

A patient support system comprising:

• a first layer, said first layer comprising a top sheet, forming a surface for supporting a patient thereon, having an outer perimeter secured to the outer perimeter of a bottom sheet to form a chamber between said top and bottom sheets, wherein a lubricant is deposited within said chamber to facilitate slidable movement of said top sheet relative to said bottom sheet, and facilitate the slidable movement of a patient supported on said top sheet;
• a second layer, said second layer comprising at least one fluid pouch, said fluid pouch having means to releasably secure said fluid pouch substantially adjacent to an inflatable patient support;
• and,
• a third layer, said third layer comprising an inflatable patient support, and having a surface substantially adjacent to the surface of said at least one fluid pouch forming said second layer.

A patient support system comprising:

• a first layer, said first layer comprising a top sheet, forming a surface for supporting a patient thereon, having an outer perimeter secured to the outer perimeter of a bottom sheet to form a chamber between said top and bottom sheets, wherein a lubricant is disposed within said chamber to facilitate slidable movement of said top sheet relative to said bottom sheet, and facilitate the slidable movement of a patient supported on said top sheet;
• a second layer, said second layer comprising at least one fluid pouch integrally connected substantially adjacent to the surface of an inflatable patient support;
• and,
• a third layer, said third layer comprising an inflatable patient support, said inflatable patient support having a surface substantially adjacent to the integrally connected surface of said at least one fluid pouch, said at least one fluid pouch forming said second layer.

A patient support system comprising:

• a first layer, said first layer comprising a bottom and top sheet for supporting a patient thereon, said top sheet slidably contacting said underlying bottom sheet;
• a second layer, said second layer comprising at least one fluid pouch with a first surface substantially adjacent to said first layer, and a second surface substantially adjacent to a third layer;
• and,
• said third layer comprising an inflatable patient support.