Electric bed categories

Electric beds fall into 2 categories, hospital and domestic, both having potential positive applications but equally both having limitations .We strongly recommend an initial assessment by one of our Occupational Therapists at an early stage if such a bed is being considered.

Hospital Electric Beds

Hospital Electric beds tend to be clinical in appearance and are designed to be functional,sturdy,mobile and easily cleaned.They always have a profiling action with individual control of the head and foot motors in addition to the vertical high/low or low/high facility .These movements assist with transfers on and off the bed and also make life easier and safer for carers of different heights.

Hospital beds usually have an option of cot sides and bed levers to assist with patient safety and or transfers.The high low facility also makes them very compatible with a variety of manual handling devices such as hoists,standaids and turnaids

Bed sizes are commonly 3ft wide with weight limits approx 20 stone but 4ft is possible with a greater weight capacity Application, Such beds can be of great help to many conditions at various stages,however equally there are occasions when an electric bed is not the solution to a set of problems.We strongly recommend you contact us and let one of our Occupational therapists discuss your individual case and let us advise you on what step to take next.

Domestic Electric Beds

Domestic Electric Beds most commonly just have a profiling aspect with individual control of the head and foot motors.It is technically possible to offer a high /low facility but on a domestic bed this is not ideal as it makes the bed often too high and it can be expensive. Domestic beds don’t tend to be fitted with castors, are not waterproof and the fitting of cot sides or bed levers is not ideal.

They do come in a variety of widths from 2ft 6 increasing in 6″ increments up to king size

Application less flexible than hospital electric beds but can be helpful in the right situation. We highly recommend and assessment by one of our occupational therapists so we can discuss the specific needs of the potential user

Mattresses

For use with electric beds we do recommend the use of foam based mattresses rather than pocket sprung which don’t follow the contour of a profiling bed very well.

Options are:

• medium or high risk pressure relief
• waterproof or non waterproof

For more information or advice about Electric Beds by the care Team Manchester    Contact us  or call : 01617 467566

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