Adjustable Hospital Beds

It is the job of these adjustable beds to alleviate or control the pain as much as possible.  In addition, adjustable hospital beds can be specially configured to assist in physical therapy and other therapeutic treatments.  For these reasons, adjustable hospital beds should be precisely measured and designed using the latest studies in hospital in-patient care.

Adjustable beds should simulate any position defined by the function that is expected from them.  For hospital patient care, adjustable hospital beds should include other adjustments such as special back section adjustments, various lying positions, and back angle adjustments.  In addition, hospital beds must have smooth transitions from one adjustment to another. 

Different Kinds Of Adjustable Hospital Beds

There are different kinds of adjustable beds, classified based on specialty or function.  The common types of adjustable hospital beds include fowler, semi fowler, orthopaedic, specialized ICU, cardiac, and standard in-patient beds. 

The standard in-patient bed is the most basic type of adjustable hospital bed.  These beds only have 2 adjusted positions at the most.  These beds are used for general patient care, clinics, and emergency wards.  On the other hand, standard fowler beds have a back rest and knee rest.  Fowler beds can either be operated manually or electrically.  Adjustable fowler beds also have built-in urinal or bedpan mechanisms for patients to use if they are unable to get out of bed. 

ICU beds are specially designed for patients who are under intensive care.  Since these beds serve a very critical purpose, they are expertly designed to ensure that these beds will help in giving the most intense and critical care to the patient.  Current ICU beds include back rest, knee rest, Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg adjustments, and height adjustments.  Most ICU beds are electrically operated and padded with a fine mattress that is specifically made for intensive care patients.  ICU beds are also designed to accommodate specific hospital machines. 

Another specialized type of adjustable hospital bed is the orthopaedic bed.  Orthopaedic beds have different kinds of adjustments including the standard back and knee positions, Trendelenburg positions, arm and leg support, and urinal and leak mechanism.  These beds are carefully designed to support patients who need to be completely immobile.  These beds not only help in giving in-patient comfort, but also facilitate faster treatment.  Orthopaedic beds are required depending on the patient’s extent of injuries.

Factors In Choosing Adjustable Hospital Beds

The joint found in adjustable hospital beds dictates its shapes and different functions.  Four-section mattresses and adjustable hospital beds can take various seated and prone positions.  The number of adjustments is essential to endure proper patient care, especially for patients who require being in bed for the long term.

Another factor in choosing adjustable hospital beds is durability.  Standard beds should have the proper configuration to hold a person's body weight regardless of its position.  With the many joints that make these adjustments possible, the weight from the patient will act on the joints on the bed differently.  Thus, it is important for adjustable beds to have the necessary support, so they can endure the weight of the patient.

Popular Models Of Adjustable Hospital Beds

One of the most popular models among adjustable hospital beds is the Adatto™.  This bed offers the perfect balance between functionality and comfort.  It is easily adaptable to all kinds of hospital rooms, although it is best used for patient care in the intensive care units.  This bed is also more efficient for long-term and bed-ridden patients.  The electrical adjustment mechanisms include a back adjuster up to 70 degrees and a thigh adjuster that can dive up to 35 degrees.  For the calf section, the Adatto™ can be adjusted up to 42 degrees with the use of spring assisted manual gas.

Other hospital beds have the same range of adjustment figures in the three areas.  In addition to the thigh, calf, and upper body adjustments, standard adjustable hospital beds have Trendelenburg and Anti Trendelenburg adjustments. 

Most hospitals look at different brands of adjustable beds with durability and stability in mind.  Stable beds are required for patients that need to be immobile during treatment.  With the many nuts and bolts that make one position possible, it is important that the joints are well designed to control vibrations and patient discomfort.

The importance of adjustable beds in hospital care can never be underestimated.  Each adjustment and position serves a specific purpose.  Whether the design of the bed is accidental or by design, doctors are trained to maximize the different adjustments and positions provided by hospital beds.