{"id":324,"date":"2021-12-08T12:03:34","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T12:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/?p=324"},"modified":"2021-12-08T12:03:35","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T12:03:35","slug":"hospital-bed-sizes-and-their-importance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/08\/hospital-bed-sizes-and-their-importance\/","title":{"rendered":"HOSPITAL BED SIZES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is a bit of a dichotomy between a hospital bed<\/a> and an adjustable bed<\/a>. It is possible to lower or raise the overall height of a hospital bed. This is something that a caregiver or patient can easily do instead of just changing the position of the mattress.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Due to this, it is easier to get the patient in and out of bed and this also means that there are different basic size options for hospital beds. By measuring from headboard to footboard, the dimension of a standard hospital bed is 36\u201d wide by 80\u201d length. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are instances where a larger dimension is required due to the body size or medical condition of the patient. A perfectly measured bed improves the mobility of the patient. When a bed is improperly sized, the risks of pressure injuries are higher. It also increases the chances of a caregiver sustaining musculoskeletal injuries. An improperly sized bed is also less comfortable. Frames with a width of 39\u201d exist for circumstances like this.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It isn\u2019t only a properly sized bed frame that is needed to provide assistance for a patient, the right mattress is also needed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hospital mattress size<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mattress that can redistribute pressure is needed with an adjustable bed. The thickness of a standard hospital bed mattress is 6\u201d. There are thicker options with more cushion for special occasions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the bed size you need<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To choose the right bed size, you must first consider the patient. The selection of the bed must be according to the body-mass index of the patient. A mattress with a standard width of 36\u201d is okay for a patient with BMI of 45 or lower. If the BMI is over 45, a bed with a width of 39\u201d will be appropriate. For a taller patient, an extension can be added to the bed to make it longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The condition necessitating the bed is also a factor. Is the patient prone to debt? Is there an injury, illness, or mobility issues? These are issues that can make it harder for the patient to recover. With a proper-sized hospital bed, these conditions and complications can be prevented.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros of selecting the hospital bed mattress sizes and dimensions<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are so many benefits of hospital bed frames and mattresses <\/a>that are essential for the recovery and recuperation of a patient. The patient\u2019s quality of life is often determined by the need for the right hospital bed. The patient and caregivers have the luxury of accommodating various and wellness conditions due to the availability of more size options. It also allows them to feel better in their home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hospital beds make use of pressure-distributing mattresses. These mattresses ensure even distribution of pressure to prevent bedsores.  
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There is a bit of a dichotomy between a hospital bed and an adjustable bed. It is possible to lower or raise the overall height of a hospital bed. This is something that a caregiver or patient can easily do instead of just changing the position of the mattress.\u00a0\u00a0 Due to this, it is easier… Continue reading HOSPITAL BED SIZES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/324"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=324"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/324\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":325,"href":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/324\/revisions\/325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=324"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=324"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/madisonmedicalrental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}