Q: How do I choose a hospital bed for home use?

&#; The size of the patient using the bed.

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o The height and weight of the patient are important when considering what
hospital bed to purchase or rent. If the patient is larger than average choosing a beratric bed may be required to bear the additional weight. If your patient is a child or shorter than average, you may need a bed with miniaturized hospital frame.

&#; The Mobility of the Patient

o Can your patient get in and out of bed with ease? The ability of your patient to get in and out of bed helps in informing you about the level of support that may be necessary for using the bed. For example, if your patient is unable to adjust themselves well while in bed, then you&#;ll need a hospital bed with a hospital bed frame that is adjustable.

&#; The Strength and Mobility of the Caregiver?

o If the primary caregiver doesn&#;t have enough strength to operate a manual crank
on a hospital bed to adjust its position, then you should strongly consider buying an electric bed. Electric beds are comfortable to work with because the hospital bed frame gets adjusted through electrical means that don&#;t need too much energy.

1. Positioning Options

A custom hospital bed frame design is flexible and adjustable. Standard beds used in hospitals allow you to adjust basic patient positioning options. But some modern hospital beds provide a more extensive range of position change options. You should thus choose a hospital bed with the most position options.

2. Gap Protection

Most hospital beds that have sides or rails are designed to have some gap protection. This feature prevents the possibility of a patient getting stuck between the rails and the bed. The gap protection is an essential feature for patients with many nocturnal movements or seizures.

3. Side Rails

The side rails in a hospital bed frame protect the patient by preventing them from falling out of their beds. These rails also provide support to patients when they&#;re moving in and out of bed.

4. Storage and Bed Scales

Some hospital beds have storage compartments and weighing scales. The patient can store medication in these compartments. The in-built scale can get used in determining the patient&#;s weight during medical checks.

5. Affordability

Buying a new bed is often the best option, but it may be costly. If you find that you don&#;t have enough funds, then you should choose to buy a used hospital bed. Such beds are affordable, and they&#;re also tried and tested. The nation has an estimated 2.5 million nursing home and hospital beds that are under use.

So, try and secure refurbished hospital beds from hospitals that are upgrading or closing down. You may also get other refurbished items, which may include a hospital stretcher, a stretcher bed mattress, a stryker hospital bed, or a hill ROM patient bed, and other bed accessories from hospital sales.

Buying a hospital bed for patients that need home care can make their lives comfortable and simplify the work of the primary caregiver. It&#;s advisable to get a comfortable bed with many positioning options, and safety features. To make the right choice, you&#;ll have to consider the patient&#;s needs, the bed&#;s safety features, bed positioning options, available bed accessories, and affordability.

There are any number of circumstances that may mean you need to buy a hospital bed. But a hospital bed is a big purchase, and if you don&#;t ask the right questions, you might end up with a hospital bed that isn&#;t quite right for your needs. That&#;s why Med Mart has come up with this list of questions to help you buy the hospital bed that&#;s just right for you.

Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a Hospital Bed

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What Is The Patient&#;s Long-Term Prognosis?

Is the user of the hospital bed expected to decline in ability or regain ability? If the person is likely to decline in their ability, it may be worthwhile to invest in an upper-quality hospital bed with plenty of features to help with care and to improve the patient&#;s comfort.

Will the Patient Need In-Bed Care?

Hospital beds are created to fulfill different functions. If a patient needs the bed for easier transfers or improved safety but won&#;t require in-bed care, then you can save money by opting for a more basic bed model. However, if the patient will require in-bed care, then you will want to look for a hospital bed which is designed for easy caregiving. Beds with the highest height adjustments and fully electronic operations make for easier caregiving.

Is the Patient at Risk of Falling?

If the patient using the bed is at risk of falling out of bed, then it&#;s best to look for a bed which has a low height option. This will place the patient closer to the floor. Pairing this bed with bed rails or other fall prevention equipment can help to reduce the risk and minimize the effect of a fall.

What Type of Rails Are Allowed?

If you are buying a hospital bed to be used in a professional care facility, then you will need to consider the types of bed rails allowed by the facility. Bed rails are available in different designs and sizes; the right option will depend on your facility&#;s policies. You may want to consider the Halo Safety Ring, since it&#;s allowed in many facilities where bed rails are not permitted.

What Type of Rails Are Needed for Safety at Home?

When caring for a loved one at home, you&#;ll have more control over the types of bed rails that you choose. The best bed rails for your situation will depend on your loved one&#;s condition and needs.

What Is Your Budget?

We realize that budget plays a role in every purchase, and do our best to offer a variety of hospital beds at different price points. Med Mart also offers financing, so you can start using a hospital bed right away even if you don&#;t have the entire purchase price on hand.

Buying Your Hospital Bed

Med Mart offers a wide selection of hospital beds, all with different features. We&#;re happy to answer your questions and help you find the right model hospital bed for your needs. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

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