Often faced with the choice of a medical bed, a large number of questions arise.
How to choose how many sections you need, what is more convenient mechanics, pneumatic drive or electric drive, what additional functions can be and how to use them? We will try to help you understand all this in this article.
functional beds
Any medical bed that has more than one section is considered functional. Such beds are used both in health care institutions and at home. A functional medical bed greatly facilitates not only the care of a sick person, but also helps in rehabilitation, and also makes it possible to optimize the work of an assistant or nurse. The medical bed can be used not only in cases of rehabilitation, but also in the care of the elderly. Giving them the opportunity to take the most comfortable position during sleep and rest.
Functional beds for hospitals have a simple shape and appearance, are often made of metal, have one or two sections, such beds are less susceptible to damage, and have a simple, concise look. A separate type of beds is distinguished by resuscitation beds, such beds are distinguished by a quick-release system that allows you to quickly remove the backs, making it possible to carry out the necessary resuscitation manipulations without blocking access to the patient by the medical staff.
For home use, functional beds in a wooden case are chosen. Such beds have an appearance that does not give out a hospital bed, does not stand out from the interior, often has wooden slats for the convenience of the convalescent.
To summarize, a functional medical bed can be used in a very wide range of cases, not always of a medical nature.
Number of medical bed sections
Before buying a medical bed, you should familiarize yourself with the types of beds and how they differ. This will greatly help in choosing a bed in each particular case.
Regarding the number of sections, medical functional beds are:
- Single section;
- Two-section;
- Three-section;
- Four-section.
A single-section medical bed does not imply the division of the bed into sections. The bed does not have the ability to change its position and take an anatomical shape. Such beds are often used in neuropsychiatric institutions, preferring them as the safest, leaving no opportunity for patients to damage the bed or harm themselves.
The two-section medical bed has already been improved by dividing the bed into two sections, head and foot. In such beds, the head section is movable. It rises and gives the patient a semi-sitting position, in this position it is convenient to read, eat, watch TV.
The three-section medical bed, in addition to the movable head section, also has a movable foot section, which is divided in half into two parts and allows you to put a person on the bed, raising his head and legs, placing him like on a deck chair. In this position, the patient assumes an anatomically correct position, unloads the spine, and allows comfortable postures.
Four-section medical bed according to functionality does not differ from the three-section.
The difference lies in the additional section, which is located between the head and foot sections, as a rule, this section is not movable and is used as a base for motors in electric beds.
Functional medical bed drives
Earlier we mentioned that the bed can be driven:
- Mechanical;
- Pneumatic;
- Electric.
Let's look at each option in more detail, so you can be one step closer to choosing.
Mechanical drive - implies the presence of levers, twisting which, the sections of the medical bed are activated. Such beds are most often used in medical institutions, the advantage is the price and ease of use. This bed does not require electricity consumption, additional management skills, does not produce noise. One of the disadvantages is that the patient will not be able to independently manage such a medical bed, but given that the bed is used with a sufficient number of medical personnel, this disadvantage should not be considered significant.
Pneumatic drive - a kind of mechanical control of the bed, but not due to levers, but thanks to a pneumatic piston, which, when pumped, compresses the air inside itself, and thus drives the sections of the bed. Everything sounds complicated, but in fact, such medical beds look absolutely ordinary, and the pneumatic drive mechanism is presented in the form of a pedal, by pressing which the sections of the bed can move. In ordinary life, you could see similar mechanisms in the chair of a dentist or a hairdresser, with which they adjust the height.
Electric drive is the presence of electric motors that automatically actuate the sections of the bed using the remote control. Basically, these beds are directly connected to the mains and require constant power. A distinctive advantage of such a medical bed is that the assistant is practically not needed if the patient is conscious. A person lying down can independently change the position of the sections, choosing a comfortable position, also for the convenience of the user, some models have the ability to adjust the height of the bed from the floor, lower the bed lower to get out of bed or, on the contrary, raise it for a comfortable position. There is absolutely no need to be afraid that electricity may suddenly disappear, most models are equipped with a return to the original position function, that is, the patient will not remain in an uncomfortable position for him and will not depend on the power supply.
Additional options
In addition to the above, functional medical beds can be equipped with additional options. Some of them are necessary for patient care, some for medical manipulations. Whether you need this or that option is up to you!
We will help you to get acquainted with some of them, and the purchase of a medical bed will be a good investment in the health of your loved one.
The sanitary device is a good opportunity to avoid constant movement of the patient with complete or partial loss of mobility. Functional beds with a sanitary device have a cutout in the bed bed, under which a sanitary container is placed. If you need to relieve yourself, the hole in the bed opens and the container is available. After the container is emptied, processed and ready for the next use.
side flip – an option that will help turn the patient over or fix it in the desired position, lying on the right or left side. It works by dividing the bed bed, which is divided in half lengthwise, which makes it possible to turn the patient over.
The Trendelenburg position allows the person to be positioned at a 45-degree angle with the head position below the level of the bed, while the legs are above the level of the bed. Most often, this position is used when performing surgical operations in the gynecological area, the risks of bleeding in the abdominal cavity and possible acute vascular insufficiencies.
The Antitrendelenburg position assumes the opposite position from the previous one. When the head is above the level of the bed, and the legs, on the contrary, are lower. This position will help with high blood pressure and reduce the risk of dizziness when trying to get out of bed.
Adjusting the height from the floor will help with rehabilitation, allowing the patient to get off the medical bed more easily, making it lower. Also, height adjustment will help adjust the height of the bed for a stretcher or wheelchair , for example, for transporting a patient to procedures.
Additional accessories
Buying a medical bed will surely confront you with the question of additional accessories. Some medical beds are equipped with them, and some will have to be purchased separately.
What are these accessories?
- Bed trapezoid - helps the patient to stand up, pulling himself up, behind a triangle hanging from the mount. It can be built-in or independent, having a separate support.
- Side rails - protect the patient from falling out of bed.
- Bedside table - makes it possible to conveniently eat, read a book or even work on a laptop.
- Bath for washing the head - makes it possible to carry out hygiene procedures without moving the patient from the bed.
- Mattress - can be medical, orthopedic or anti-decubitus, depending on the situation.
As well as with additional options, you can decide for yourself what accessories you need and what to buy. Depending on the situation and the patient's condition, you can consult with managers about what to pay attention to or ask for advice.
Summing up, we can say that functional medical beds have a fairly wide range, the purchase of a medical bed can greatly facilitate the rehabilitation process, simplify the care of a sick or elderly person. The bed can be used both in the hospital and at home, to create the most comfortable conditions for the patient and assistant or medical staff.
You can buy a medical bed by placing an order on the website, experienced managers will tell you what to look for and help you make a choice. They will offer a convenient delivery method for you and, if necessary, provide advice on assembly. Delivery of a medical bed is carried out by a delivery service, it can be delivered to the department or by courier to the entrance.
We will try to do everything to make the purchase of a medical bed take you a minimum of time and bring maximum efficiency!
