Hospital beds and home care beds are designed to provide a comfortable and stable place for patients to heal, recover, and receive care. Typically constructed with adjustable frames that offer positional versatility as well as height adjustment for increased safety and comfort, these beds are the perfect addition to a variety of healthcare settings from home to hospital.
Distinct from traditional beds in that they offer more adjustment and safety components, these beds are the best solution for medical care either in a healthcare facility or even at home for either short or long-term illnesses and injuries.
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How to choose a hospital bed
Because of the vast range of hospital beds on the market, it can seem daunting to try and choose the exact one for yourself, your patients, or your loved one. In order to make an informed decision, it’s important to be aware of the differences in the general model styles.
Electric Hospital Beds
Electric hospital beds are those that feature electrically adjustable height and positioning. These beds come equipped with patient control pads that allow the foot, knee, and head sections of the bed to be adjusted individually, or for the entire bed to be raised or lowered.
Semi-Electric Hospital Beds
Semi-electric hospital beds are those that are electrically adjustable in either positioning or height, but are manually adjustable in the other plane. This type of bed is the best combination of both manual and electric beds, offering better, easier adjustability at a lower cost.
Manual Hospital Beds
Manually adjustable hospital beds offer positional and height adjustment, but with manual cranks that change the height and bed position. These beds are the economical choice for patients who don’t need as much repositioning, offering the same great positioning options but with adjustment that takes a bit more effort.
Bariatric Hospital Beds
Bariatric hospital beds are designed to be stronger and wider, including features that meet the unique needs of larger patients. Typically, these beds include a higher weight capacity and offer a larger sleeping surface to improve the patient’s comfort and ensure ideal care and support.
Low Hospital Beds
For patients who are at risk of falling out of bed, low hospital beds help reduce the risk of injury by bringing the patient closer to the floor. These beds function virtually the same as other hospital bed styles, simply featuring a greater height range that can move lower than other beds.
Hospital Cribs
Designed to better accommodate children in the home and hospital, these cribs offer both safety and security for younger patients. Featuring railings on all sides, these beds keep children safely inside the bed's surface, while ensuring they remain comfortably supported so they can receive care.
FAQs:
What kind of mattress should I use with my hospital bed?
There are a number of different mattresses on the market specially designed for hospital beds, including mattresses with inner springs, air cells, foam, or gel filling. The most important consideration in choosing a mattress, however, is ensuring the mattress is properly sized to prevent gaps and potential patient entrapment.
What safety features do I need to be aware of when using a hospital bed?
Because most hospital beds use electricity, it is important that all the manufacturer’s guidelines are followed and the bed is set up properly and checked regularly for frayed cords or damaged control pads. There should be enough room around the bed so that it can move freely and the controls can be accessed easily by both the patient and the caregiver(s).