A hospital bed is different from a normal bed, many spare parts separate it from other beds. The frame, side rails, head/footboard, mattress, casters, and hand controller(or cranks) are all designed for stability and safety. The hospital beds offer more comfort for the patients.
Hospital Bed Frame
The bed frame of a hospital bed is what sets it apart from a flat or adjustable bed. The features include height and position adjustments to make it ideal for patients and users with mobility issues. The user can raise the adjustable head independently of the part supporting the lower half of the body. Users can also elevate the knee portion of the bed, letting them take a more secure seated position for relaxation and to stop them from sliding into a slouched posture when also elevating the head.Hospital bed frames also have an adjustable height setting, an essential safety feature for healthcare usage. Raising the height reduces the need for patient assistance when standing from a sitting position and improves their balance while sitting on the edge; lowering the bed height lets the patient plant their feet flat on the floor and reduces the severity of injury should they fall.
Hospital Bed Head/Footboard
Hospital beds have a footboard at the foot end and a headboard at the head end. These pieces prevent damage to the walls in the patient’s private room or their care facilities.
The headboard can be removed quickly, it is necessary when CPR emergency or laryngoscope is used.
The footboard may support medical equipment, including pumps for air mattresses. The nurse controller on the footboard allows the medical staff to make adjustments to the bed and set various alarms. There is also typically space at the foot of the bed for storing the patient’s chart.
Hospital Bed Siderails
Hospital beds have a range of safety features to protect users from falls and pressure injuries. They can also help patients with mobility. One of the main hospital bed parts for this help is the side rails. Adjustable side rails are available for most hospital beds, and for many patients, they improve safety, comfort, and independence. Some side rails with angle indicator for Backrest &Trendelenburg & Rev.Trendelenburg. This is useful for the patient's position.
Hospital Bed Mattress
Hospital bed mattresses are designed to meet the special needs of the elderly and patients who are confined to a hospital bed at home or in a medical facility. Just like hospital beds can change positions to contour to your body in various sitting or reclining positions, so must hospital bed mattresses. In addition, these mattresses help prevent bed sores and are easier to clean and sanitize.
Several different types of hospital bed mattresses are available on the market today, including innerspring mattresses, foam mattresses, alternating pressure mattresses and bariatric mattresses.
Hospital Bed Casters and Wheels
A good mobility solution for hospital beds offers quiet and comfortable running, is robust, leaves no marks and can be locked in place and set in motion again quickly and easily. Ideally suited for this are swivel castors with total locking. These can be moved in all directions and securely locked immediately, if necessary.
In addition, strict hygiene regulations must be met - which is particularly important in medical facilities. Sealed precision ball bearings make it possible to clean the castors without any problems, and the use of high-quality materials makes the castors resistant to many detergents and disinfectants.
Hospital Bed Electric Hand Controller
Another essential part of a hospital bed is the hand controller or “pendant”. Conveniently located at the side of the bed, this part adjusts the bed frame. Simple icons on the pendant indicate which buttons control various bed sections. The buttons light up in the dark so that users can find them in the middle of the night.
The hand controller features various pre-set positioning options, including Chair, Auto Contour, CPR, Trendelenburg, Reverse Trendelenburg and more. With Medik, putting the main parts of a hospital bed through their motions is as easy as the touch of a button.
Hospital Bed Manual Hand Crank
Manual hospital beds often come with three cranks for control. They are located on the lower part of the headrest. The first crank is the back crank to adjust the backrest of bed, in the middle is the crank to lower or raise the bed, and on the other side is the foot crank.
Final thought
There is a wide range of hospital beds available today, all with different styles, designs, and features to fit a wide array of budgets. While virtually all hospital beds can offer some comfort and relief, less expensive beds will often forgo some of the safety, style, and advanced positioning features.
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