The main advantage of a multifunctional bed for a bedridden patient is the ability to change the positions of the sections and the height of the structure.
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Immediately before purchasing a medical bed for a bedridden patient, we recommend consulting with your doctor. He will suggest the best design option. If it is not possible to consult a doctor for advice when choosing a functional bed for a bedridden patient, pay attention not to the price of the bed or the brand, but to the functionality.
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Important! Exactly how many functions a bed should have depends on the diagnosis, age and health of the patient. Based on these data, make a choice.
Tips for correct bed positioning:
- you need to place the bed in such a way that the sun does not interfere during the day;
- provide an approach to the patient from all sides. This will make it easier to turn the patient from side to side;
- keep your bed clean.
A correctly selected and located sleeping place contributes to the speedy rehabilitation of a person.
Main types of structures
Beds for patients are divided into four modifications:
- single-section is one of the simpler bed options. This design only has adjustment of the head part;
- two-section - the bed has a mechanism for adjusting the head and foot parts;
- three-section - the design has the function of changing the position of the head, hip and leg parts;
- four-section. This bed has four adjustable parts.
There is also a special design equipped with adjustable and separable sections - you can completely customize the bed to suit the patient’s needs.
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Medical bed for bedridden patients
A medical functional bed is a component of modern equipment for healthcare institutions. Such furniture allows for maximum comfort for patients and ease of procedures for clinic staff. We offer to buy a medical bed on favorable terms. We have products from the Finnish manufacturer Lojer that meet the highest requirements. LLC “Meditsinskaya” provides optimal prices for the entire model range, prompt delivery of certified equipment in the required volume.
Design and functionality
The bed guard for bedridden patients is a durable frame designed for increased loads. Such supports can be monolithic or prefabricated. Their functionality, weight, and price are practically the same. The sides are attached to the bed frame with bolts and clamps so as to ensure a tight fit of the structure. This will prevent it from breaking, even if a person puts all his weight on it.
The main purpose of installing a side rail is to prevent a person from falling to the floor, especially if he has problems with controlling motor activity. But this is not the only function of this design. A bed rail is needed to:
- serve as a support for the patient when changing position, for example, turning on the other side or on the back;
- act as a railing if the patient decides to stand up;
- be a stand for the control panel and other auxiliary elements of functional medical beds.
If the patient is not completely immobilized and is able to partially care for himself, pockets made from bags can be hung on the sides of the restraint. They contain drinking water, medicines, communication equipment and other items that may be needed. This saves space on the bedside table, where you can put many more necessary things.
If you install side rails on both sides, you can place an over-bed table on them across the bed. It is convenient to eat, read and write, work on a laptop, and draw. If necessary, the table is secured with belts or fasteners, and if access to the patient is needed, it is removed.
Since it is in the bedroom that a person spends the most time in his life, it is necessary that it be as comfortable and practical as possible. This can be achieved by independently designing a medical bed. This is quite easy to do and the process is straightforward. Moreover, the items that will be required to make the structure are considered accessible.
Drawing up a drawing
The do-it-yourself bed for bedridden patients, drawings of which can be found on the Internet, will depend on its purpose. The simplest option is to create a small support under the back of the person lying down. The structure can be used during meals.
Hygiene products
Maintaining hygiene is perhaps one of the most difficult tasks in care. And it is impossible to simplify it as much as possible. But there are still some devices to make the work of a caregiver easier and reduce physical costs for a bedridden patient.
3.1 Chair toilets
The toilet chair is a chair with a hygiene bucket, onto which you can transfer the patient directly from the bed. There are chairs with fixed and folding handrails.
- The first ones are suitable only in cases where the patient is able to stand up himself or with the help of a caregiver and then sit on a toilet chair.
- The latter are more universal and are suitable, including in cases where the patient can only be moved by transferring from the bed.
It is recommended to buy a model of the second type with height adjustment to adjust the height of the bed. They are also necessary for a fracture of the femoral neck, when the leg cannot be bent and for this you need to set the bed and chair to the maximum height.
3.2 Wheelchairs with sanitary equipment
They are distinguished from toilets by the presence of large wheels and the ability to transport a patient from one room to another. They cost significantly more. But sometimes it’s worth overpaying, since you can transfer a person from the bed and take him to the toilet. Where to install the stroller above the toilet and use it without a bucket.
It is worth noting that many sanitary wheelchairs can also be washed in the shower. Well, models with large rear wheels are also suitable for walking on the street.
3.3 Inflatable baths
There are special inflatable baths for washing the entire body and only the head. They are used in the following way: the deflated bathtub is placed under the patient, and then inflated.
Warm water is poured into the inflated product and washed.
Recommendations for selection:
- Make sure that the kit includes a hose with a watering can for washing and a hose for draining water.
- The kit should also include a compressor, since pumping a bathtub is time-consuming and difficult.
3.4 Baths with frames and sheet baths
Frame bathtubs can replace an inflatable bathtub. The difference is that the structure is not inflated, but is fixed with a metal frame. This creates something like a hammock into which water is poured.
There are also sheet baths. They do not have a frame, but are stretched between the headboards of the bed. They are only suitable for medical beds and old furniture with metal backs.
Note: The advantage of bathtubs with a frame or attached to the backrests is their higher reliability, since durable fabric is much more difficult to tear than PVC. On the other hand, they are less convenient, more difficult to use and, as a rule, are not equipped with a watering can and hoses.
3.5 Lifting device into the bath
It is a seat installed between the sides. It is easy to transfer a patient from a wheelchair to it if the bath is not located too high or there is an elevation in front of it (you can order this from a carpenter, it will not cost much).
Then, with the help of an electric drive, the seat descends to the bottom of the bath, which allows you to fully wash and bask in warm water.
3.6 Skin cleansers
When the patient is in serious condition and it is not possible to somehow take him to the bath or wash him in any other way, it is permissible to use special skin cleansing products. They do not require the use of soap or rinsing with water. At the same time, they cleanse and moisturize the skin, plus they fight against unpleasant odors.
Design characteristics
The key feature of such beds is the ability to quickly change the configuration. The headboard can be easily raised or removed if you need to wash your hair. The height of the bed is adjustable. Convenient wheels make it easy to transport the patient for examinations or treatment procedures.
Medical beds can be mechanical, semi-automatic or electric. Each type has its own distinctive properties.
| Construction type | Adjustment method | pros | Minuses |
| Mechanical | The head and foot sections are lifted manually and secured with a comb mechanism. The height can be constant or adjustable. | Affordable. | It takes a lot of effort to adjust. |
| Semi-automatic | The upper and lower parts are adjusted by an electric motor. The height of the bed is set manually. The angle of the head, back, and knees changes. | Relatively easy to adjust. | It is difficult for the patient to independently change the height of the bed. |
| Electrically driven | The inclination of the sections is set by the “Autocontour” program. The bed can be moved to the Trendelenburg position (the patient's pelvis is raised by 45°, the back by 80°) and anti-Trendelenburg. Lateral rotation (tilting to the right or left) is also possible. | The patient can independently change the position of the sections. | They are much more expensive and require control of the humidity level in the room. |
Types of functional beds
If you decide to buy a bed for bedridden patients at home or to equip a medical ward, carefully study the characteristics to make the right choice.
What to look for when choosing functional medical furniture?
- Type of drive
: can be mechanical or electric. With a mechanical drive, position adjustment is carried out manually or using screw levers. Electrically driven beds are adjusted using a remote control with buttons. Electric beds allow patients to independently change positions, but such models are much more expensive. - Number of sections
: the number of sections can be from 1 to 4. Adjustment of sections to different heights allows you to change the position of the body, choosing the most comfortable position for eating, carrying out medical or hygiene procedures, or reducing the load on certain parts of the body. - Availability of additional functions
: patient care becomes much easier due to such additional functions of the bed as: the presence of a toilet device, a swivel bed, removable side rails, a device for self-lifting (goose) and a bedside table.
Description
- The base of the bed is made of steel profile with environmentally friendly polymer powder coating.
- The headboard and footboard are removable, made of ABS plastic with decorative inserts and equipped with atraumatic corner bumpers.
- The bed has a 4-section system.
- The mattress bed consists of steel supports.
- Sections can be adjusted in angle of inclination.
- Adjustment of the head and hip sections is carried out by 2 mechanical drives.
- The bed wheels have steel load-bearing parts, 2 wheels with individual pedal brakes.
- The bed is equipped with 2 side rails (rails), which can be raised and lowered as needed
- The bed frame has holes for installing a stand-holder for intravenous injections, a device for pulling up and side rails (rails) for the bed.
Specifications
- Dimensions (L x W x H) (± 2%): 2190x960x920 mm
- Bed surface dimensions (L x W) (± 3%): 1970x870 mm
- Bed height (±5%): 500 mm
- Wheel diameter (±5%): 125 mm
- Load capacity (±5%): 200kg
- Head section tilt angle: 0-(75) deg
- Angle of inclination of the hip section: 0-(45) g
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Mechanical bed for bedridden patients Armed RS105-B ARMED Description The base of the bed is made of a steel profile with an environmentally friendly polymer powder coating. The headboard and footboard are removable, made of ABS plastic with decorative inserts and equipped with atraumatic corner bumpers. The bed has a 4-section system. The mattress bed consists of steel supports. Sections can be adjusted in angle of inclination. Adjustment of the head and hip sections is carried out by 2 mechanical drives. The bed wheels have steel load-bearing parts, 2 wheels with individual pedal brakes. The bed is equipped with 2 side rails (rails), which can be raised and lowered as needed. The bed frame has holes for installing a stand-holder for intravenous injections, a device for pulling up and side rails (rails) for the bed. Technical characteristics Dimensions (L x W x H) (± 2%): 2190x960x920 mm Bed surface dimensions (L x W) (± 3%): 1970x870 mm Bed height (± 5%): 500 mm Wheel diameter (± 5% ): 125 mm Load capacity (± 5%): 200 kg Head section tilt angle: 0-(60) g Hip section tilt angle: 0-(30) g /upload/iblock/3ee/3ee503d3e9168d18f759fdf9dc000145.jpg 1009836
What can be made from wood
| Illustrations | Popular models and their descriptions |
| All-wood bed made of planks . These are the most common designs, where all elements are made of boards or solid wood. | |
| From timber . Making a bed from timber is as simple as making a bed from boards, with the difference that the finished result is stronger and more durable. | |
| With drawers . This is an ordinary bed, at the bottom of which there are several drawers or roll-out drawers. Boxes are used to store bedding. | |
| Pallet beds . Today, podium furniture made from pallets, made in the loft style, is becoming increasingly widespread. This is explained by the simplicity and low cost of its production. |
Bed arrangement
Assembling the supporting frame
Before we start making furniture, let's decide how it is arranged.
Conventionally, all beds can be divided into two categories - stationary, which will be discussed in this article, and transformers, which have a folding mechanism. The stationary design is extremely simple and includes such elements as a supporting frame, supports, headboard, footboard, mattress holders and side rails. Depending on the configuration, the furniture design can be supplemented with drawers and casters on supports.
Drawing
Now that you know how the bed is constructed, all that remains is to find a suitable drawing or draw a sketch yourself, according to which we will make an estimate for materials and carry out installation.
In this diagram there is a bed with drawers and a bed for a double mattress
