The Benefits of Medical Beds
As well as providing a range of pressure area care,
hoists and slings, Wellell also offers a choice of medical beds for a variety
of settings.
A medical bed is specially designed for hospitalised patients, or those in a community setting requiring health care. Through many years of development and innovation, medical beds now come with a variety of features. These include such things as adjustable height for the entire bed, the head, and the feet, adjustable side rails, leg lift and even Trendelenburg/Reverse-Trendelenburg functions, all with electronic operation through an easy-to-use handset.
These additional features seem fundamental, but do a lot to promote the comfort and well-being of the patient, as well as assist caregivers in their tasks.
For example, something as simple as raising a patient’s head can provide some patient benefits, including the ability to manage and enjoy meals better, as well as other activities such as visits. In some cases, this function also aids care and nursing staff, as it can help to ease breathing in some patients and provide additional comfort benefits.
Using the leg raise function to raise the legs can also facilitate the patient in achieving the sitting position, as well as contribute to blood flow, lymph drainage and the management of other conditions. Raising and lowering the whole bed can also assist with entry and exit of the bed for the patient, as well as assist caregivers in their delivery of various activities. The inclusion of side rails additionally provides many benefits, including preventing falls, alongside the psychological benefit of making a patient feel more secure in the bed and family members enjoying peace of mind.
Advancements in the hospital bed sector continue to be required. For example, patients often prefer to be sat up, such as when watching television or having company, leading to a tendency to slip down. Therefore, having to use a hospital or community bed long term can lead to rounding of a patient’s spine. To help prevent this, Wellell beds now include a knee brake function, helping to prevent both mattress and patient migration.
With a focus on providing build quality at reasonable prices, our beds conform to the most rigorous regulatory and safety standards. This ensures comfort for the patient, while also providing functionality, accessibility and reliability to the carer.
The beds are suitable for various applications, including domestic, care home and community settings, with both bariatric and non-bariatric products available.
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