5 Qualities to Look for in a Home Hospital Bed - Transfer Master
5 Qualities to Look for in a Home Hospital Bed - Transfer Master
A home hospital bed is one of the most important purchases you will ever make. The right bed can transform your quality of life and comfort. But finding the right hospital bed is not as straightforward as buying an ordinary consumer bed.
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Home hospital beds are sophisticated pieces of medical equipment with many moving parts. Beds from different manufacturers range enormously in features, quality, and cost. Features are given different names in different stores. If you have no experience of adjustable beds, it can be difficult to get your head around the details.
In this article, we’re going to look at five factors that you should consider when choosing a home hospital bed for yourself or a loved one.
How many adjustments does the bed have?
Most beds described as home hospital beds have at least head and foot adjustments: the upper and the lower section of the bed’s surface are adjustable up and down. These adjustments are great for people who need support to sit up in bed and for people with medical conditions that benefit from sleeping in an upright position.
A three-function bed typically adds a height adjustment: the surface of the bed raises and lowers relative to the floor. Beds with height adjustments are often called hi-low beds, and they are ideal for people with mobility and strength issues, who use wheelchairs, and who receive treatment while on the bed—caregivers should not have to stoop or stretch.
A five-function adjustable bed has the adjustments we’ve already discussed but includes tilt adjustments so the bed can be put in the Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg positions, which are advised for people with heart, circulatory, and other conditions. The Supernal 5 is an example of a 5-function home hospital bed.
How are the adjustments powered?
The adjustments on a home hospital bed can be manual, semi-electric, or fully electric. Beds with manual adjustments have no external power source: they rely on muscle power. These are the least sophisticated beds on the market. They are unsuitable for people with strength or coordination issues, and the adjustments cannot be controlled by the bed’s occupant.
Semi-electric beds use electric motors on some of their adjustments. Typically, a motor powers the head and foot adjustments while the height adjustment is manually controlled with a hand crank.
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Full-electric adjustable beds use motors on all adjustments. The adjustments are controlled with a remote control and can be easily operated by the bed’s occupant. All Transfer Master home hospital beds are full-electric with a wired or wireless remote.
How well-made is the bed?
The quality of home hospital beds is variable. Cheaper beds tend to use lower-quality materials and less robust construction. They are less durable and prone to a motor and joint failure on the adjustments, requiring expensive repairs. We would advise hospital bed buyers to inspect beds in person to assess the quality of their construction.
What is the bed’s weight capacity?
Adjustable beds have an upper limit to the amount of weight they can support. Exceeding the weight capacity is dangerous. It damages the motors powering the adjustments and adjustment mechanisms. Overloading a bed is also bad for patient health and can lead to injury and an increased risk of bedsores.
Transfer Master’s Supernal 5 supports up to 300 lbs and the Supernal Hi-Low up to 500 lbs. We also make bariatric hospital beds for heavier patients that support weights of up to 750 lbs.
Will the bed fit with your home decor?
Home hospital beds are medical equipment, and some manufacturers make no effort to conceal the fact. Their beds are instantly identifiable as hospital beds and do not blend in well with home decor. If the appearance of the bed and the bedroom is important to you, look for an adjustable bed designed to conceal the electrical components and adjustment mechanisms. Our beds are designed to blend in completely with their surroundings; when the adjustments are in their default position, they look just like a standard non-adjustable bed.
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Model NO. APL-HF-08 Material Metal Type Electric Bed Folded Folded Using Ambient Numbers of Function Five-function Certification CE, FDA, ISO Condition Product Name Electric Bed Loading Capacity 220kg Function Multifunction High-Low 450-720 mm Headboard/Footboard ABS Headboard Guardrail Aluminum Guardrail Color White & Blue Trademark Ample Transport Package Standard Carton Box Packing Specification *960mm Origin Chengdu, China HS CodeProduct Description
Product DescriptionHospital beds have features that increase the comfort for those in recovery and make it easier to manage mobility issues. Some basic features of a care bed include side rails, adjustable headrests and footrests, adjustable heights, and more room in which the patient can move around. Hospital beds are an ideal option for anyone who must be off their feet for extended periods or have trouble getting in and out of bed.
Ordinary beds are insufficient in cases of long-term immobility, leading to problems like bedsores and longer healing times. Certain conditions can make it more difficult to eat, drink, and get a good night's sleep in a regular bed. Through SonderCare, anyone can add the utility and support of a hospital bed in the comfort of their own home or residence.
Hospital beds also make it easier for caregivers, as the height and positions are adjustable to make getting in and out of bed with less strain. The patient and caregiver can also raise the bed to make it easier for the caregiver to attend to the patient without bending over.
Hospital beds aren't only for those in recovery: seniors living by themselves, with family, or in a residence can enjoy the comfort, safety, and independence provided by hospital beds. They and their families can purchase hospital beds for their homes or residential facilities designed for their needs and specifications. The best part is that SonderCare models neither look nor feel like hospital beds - they look and feel luxurious. Anyone with long-term mobility issues will find their lives improved by a private hospital bed that feels like a regular bed!
Hospital beds and mattresses offer comfort, support and durability, and are ideal for private settings. SonderCare makes it easy for consumers to find hospital beds that work for them. Our beds provide the care and support for people that a traditional hospital bed would, while being the only option on the market that combines functionality with an attractive, stylish, non-institutional design.
There's a stereotype about hospital beds being large, cumbersome, and hard to use. That isn't true! Every model on the market is an electric bed, meaning it uses a power source to let the patient raise and lower the height, adjust the position of the mattress, and use accessories that add comfort and stability.
Features like this make it easier to get into walkers or wheelchairs independently or without added pain and discomfort. For those at risk of falling, have mobility or balance issues, require more positioning options, cannot sleep on flat mattresses, or receive care where a higher bed height and bed re-positioning is important, hospital beds are easy to adjust. Our Advantages
-Easy to make heat and foot positioning adjustments
-Lower cost for the feature of head and foot adjustability than a full-electric home hospital bed
-User confidence and independence is supported with user-adjusatility
-No strain on caregivers to adjust the bed
-When allowed, user can adjust the bed without assistance
-Addresses multiple conditions and positioning needs (sleep, circulation, skin issues, aches and pains)
-Adjustability can prevent falls during transfers
-Comfortable and supportive, with positioning customized for the user
-Choice of sizes
-Reduces caregiver strain
-Minimizes the risk of an injury from a fall
-Electric height adjustability
-Positions can be adjusted in several modelsDetailed PhotosRelated Products
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Top 5 Things to Know Before Buying a Hospital Bed
Patient Requirements Are Paramount
No two people are the same. There are a lot of personal considerations to think about to ensure you choose right bed with the right set of features. Most beds have a standard set of features, but there are also countless additional customizable options you can add based on the persons care needs. Think about:
Why is the bed needed?
What type of ailment does the person have?
How long will the person use the bed daily?
What is the persons mobility level?
Can they get out of bed themselves or do they need assistance?
Are there specific features the person needs?
Consider Caregiver Support Requirements
On the flip side, its also important to think about the person who will be the primary caregiver, even if its just a family member helping occasionally. Are there specific hospital bed features that the caregiver could use to make it easier for them to provide care?
For example, does a bed that offers a variety of positions make it easier to offer care? Does the bed easily raise up and down to make it easier to help your loved one or yourself transition in and out of bed? Is the caregiver strong enough to use a manually adjusting bed? Is an electric bed a better option?
It is a lot easier for a caregiver to potentially injure themselves if they cannot properly position the bed or if they do not have the right features to use.
Hospital Bed Size And Spacing
The size of the bed can often be overlooked. Hospital beds in general take up more space than most traditional beds. You need to choose a bed that fits the patient comfortably. Do you need a longer or wider than normal bed? You also need to factor in the size of the bedroom. How much space do you have to work with? Where is best to position the bed? Will you need to remove any furniture to get the bed in the best position? Also consider other medical equipment that may also need to be in the room.
Quality Matters
While cost is always an important factor when making any type of significant purchase, buying a hospital bed is one area where you do not want to cut corners on quality. The quality of bed you choose can have a direct impact on the patient's level of comfort. Considering how much use the bed will get and how much it will be used daily, its worth choosing a higher quality option. Research manufacturers and have a list of features you need and don't need to ensure you are getting a high-quality bed and the best value.
Buy A Good Mattress
If you are in the market for a hospital bed, you will likely be looking for a mattress to go with it. Much like a mattress for a standard bed, you have a lot of options to choose from. Choose a mattress that is best suited for the person in need. The mattress has one of the biggest impacts on the patient's overall health and comfort level. The more time they spend in bed daily, the more important it is to invest more into a higher quality mattress.
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