Key distinctions between a Hospital Bed and an Adjustable Bed
Structure – An adjustable bed is designed to take the place of your traditional bed and comes in a variety of sizes and firmnesses. A hospital bed is typically 36″ x 80″ to allow easier access for care-givers on both sides of the patient.
As well, most proper hospital beds offer the ability to raise and lower the entire bed. This means that you can lower the bed to have the patient’s feet on the floor when sitting on the bed, so they can stand up without jumping or sliding down off the mattress. Getting back into bed is easier as well. You can raise the bed to allow caregiver comfort when attending to dressings, hygiene and medications. Stooping over a patient in a regular bed is a quick way for a caregiver to develop back problems
Portability – Hospital beds can be rolled on lockable casters. This allows you to more easily position the bed for better care, better views for the patient or better access for visitors. Many have built-in or optional features for handier storage and movement.
Accessories – Hospital beds are equipped to handle a variety of necessary accessories such as sturdy bed rails, adjustable tables and traction equipment.
Mattress Options - Adjustable beds are aimed primarily at comfort. Hospital beds offer both comfort and performance centred around medical requirements. Traditional hospital bed coil-spring and foam mattresses are durable and come with waterproof, acid-resistant, anti-static and anti-bacterial covers.
Choosing a bed after hospitalization.
Map to our Hospital bed store in Mississauga.
Links to other adjustable bed posts:
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