TITLE: LABOR, DELIVERY AND PATIENT CARE BEDAbstract of the DisclosureA bed for obstetrical and similar purposes, having a rigidsupport frame in two releasable modules which mounts a series of relativelymovable mattress sections. When latched end-to-end, the two modules andthe mattress sections are capable of being adjusted to various configura-tions to comfortably support a patient for labor, delivery and normalhospital care purposes. A center mattress section is movably supported onpivoted braces connected to the bed support frame. An upper mattresssection is pivotably connected to the center section, and a lower mattresssection is movably mounted to the bed support frame. Elevational adjust-ment is available between the abutting ends of the center and lower sec-tions to expose the patient's pelvic area. When necessary, the twomodules can be detached from one another and leg supports can be used toprovide access for difficult deliveries or other operations.
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