{"id":146,"date":"2020-10-20T10:06:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T10:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/?p=146"},"modified":"2020-10-20T10:06:03","modified_gmt":"2020-10-20T10:06:03","slug":"buyers-guide-for-hospital-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/20\/buyers-guide-for-hospital-bed\/","title":{"rendered":"BUYERS GUIDE FOR HOSPITAL BED"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is the best hospital bed\nfor bedridden, elderly, and disabled patients?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\nare different\ntypes of hospital beds<\/a>. We have the electric, manual, innerspring, foam,\nand air classification. There are different considerations as far as choosing a\nhospital bed is concerned. A good hospital bed is important for the comfort of\na patient. It also makes it easier for the patient to be taken care of.\nHowever, it doesn\u2019t mean a hospital bed has to be overly expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So,\nwhat is the best hospital bed?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\ntruth is that the best hospital bed is the one that meets your needs. It\ndepends on a lot of factors such as your body weight, physique, and height.\nFactors such as the length of time you will spend on the bed as well as your\nmobility also matters. The best\nhospital bed<\/a> is the one that is best for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is there a difference\nbetween an adjustable and a hospital bed?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nfoot and head heights of both an adjustable bed and a hospital bed can be\ntweaked.  Also, it is possible to raise\nand lower the overall height of a hospital bed. This feature is not available\nin so many adjustable beds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optional\nside rails can be incorporated in a hospital bed. These side rails vary in\nstyle and length. They help to prevent the patient from falling off the bed.\nThe side rails of adjustable beds do not have so many capabilities and they are\nlimited in styles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nthe weight of the patient is immense, the best option would be to use a\nbariatric hospital bed. Bariatric hospital beds come in different widths \u2013 42\ninches, 48 inches, and 54 inches. These beds have the ability to accommodate\npatients with weight between 500 pounds and 900 pounds. Bariatric hospital beds<\/a> usually\nhave impressive electric capabilities. However, it is important to state that\nbariatric hospital beds are usually more expensive than standard hospital beds.\nThere are different\nsizes of adjustable beds<\/a> and they use standard size mattresses. Adjustable\nbed sizes include twin XL, full XL, and queen sizes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does the height of the\nhospital bed have an impact?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One\nmajor advantage of using a hospital bed is that its height can be tweaked and\nadjusted. Due to this, getting in and out of the bed becomes easier for the\npatient. In most cases, a hospital bed can go as low or as high as you want.\nSo, it can be adjusted to suit the height and convenience of the patient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I opt for an electric\nhospital bed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nearlier explained, your choice of hospital bed should be based on factors such\nas mobility and size of the patient. Whether it is manual adjustment or\nelectric adjustment, there are so many options available. Here are a few<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manual (hand crank) hospital\nbed requires that the care-giver be able-bodied<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\nusually has three hand cranks and they are most commonly found at the foot of\nthe bed. One of the cranks is used for adjusting the head another is used for\nraising and lowering the foot, while the last one does the job of adjusting the\noverall height of the bed. If the patient can move alone, you may opt for this\noption. Mobility here implies that the patient can adjust his or her position\nwithout much support.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The semi-electric option gives\nthe patient some autonomy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\none is relatively costlier than the manual type. However, it gives the patient\nmore autonomy in how they move. It has a crank which can be used to adjust the\noverall height of the bed as well as a hand-held electric control which can be\nused to adjust the position of the head and foot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full-electric option\nprovides so much independence<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\na patient needs to go in and out of bed from time to time, this option is ideal\nbecause it gives the patient a lot of independence. It has a hand-held control\nthat can be used to tweak the height of the bed as well as its foot. It is also\nuseful in a case where the patient doesn\u2019t have a caregiver to adjust the\nposition and height of the bed. If you are thinking long-terms, this option is\nthe most cost-effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it possible to use a\nregular mattress on a hospital bed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nanswer to this is straightforward. It is not possible and there are three\nreasons for this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. A standard mattress will not\nfit into a hospital bed<\/li>
  2. The design of a hospital bed\nis such that it bends when the bed is adjusted. <\/li>
  3. Hospital bed mattresses are\nmade to prevent bedsores: If a patient lie in bed all day, pressure ulcers and\nbedsores are inevitable. These ulcers and sores may appear on parts of the body\nlike shoulder blades, lower back, heels, and elbow. These injuries are not easy\nto heal or treat. It takes a lot of time before the patient recovers from them.\nTo prevent pressure ulcers, the design of a hospital bed is such that:<\/li>
  4. Airflow is encouraged <\/li>
  5. Pressure is distributed evenly<\/li>
  6. Pressure relief is prioritized\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Preventing\npressure ulcers and bed sores is better than treating or curing them. So, it is\nbetter to invest in a quality hospital bed and mattress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What type of mattress should I\nbuy for my hospital bed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Before\nchoosing a mattress for your hospital bed, you must be able to answer the\nfollowing questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n