Electric beds or adjustable beds can be found in hospitals, but they has become increasingly popular in homecare too.
Those who are uncomfortable sleeping in regular beds can opt for these beds.
Unlike hospital beds, those for home use are more aesthetically pleasing but still fully functional.
Basic Features These beds usually have a multi-hinged surface.
One of their most fundamental features is being adjustable, hence the name.
The upper body can be inclined and the lower body raised independent of one another.
These beds also have height modification features.
These beds can also be tilted into various positions.
Hospital and Homecare Beds While hospital and homecare electric beds have the same basic features, hospital beds are designed for rigorous usage.
These includes being able to withstand regular cleaning.
They must also meet the hospital environment safety standards.
Homecare beds do not undergo such intense cleaning, so other materials can be used.
It isn't uncommon to see homecare beds with wooden veneer or other laminates.
Slatted and Fully Flexible Bases The most basic has a slatted base and triple drive motors.
The slats are flexible so they provide enough support for the mattress.
The slatted bases can be lifted using actuators.
Other more advanced electric beds incorporate fully flexible bases.
This translates to full support for all pressure points.
These beds are heavier, and thus need potent motors to function.
The composition depends on the manufacturer.
Usually they consist of cold foam.
Sometimes zoned fillings of HR are used instead.
These beds are also covered with 3D mesh or latex.
Owing to the materials used, fully flexible bases provide more comfort.
Both fully flexible and slatted bases are usually made of 4 joints (back/stable/leg/foot) or five joints (back/stable/leg/foot/neck).
These are run by double motors that work in the leg joint and the back.
The wall hugger is a sliding system that reduces the gap with the rear wall when uplifting the bed.
This function used to be available only on high end electric beds.
Benefits and Advantages For the caregiver, this provides several benefits.
The adjustable height lets them work at the height level they prefer.
This feature reduces the stress on the back.
By adjusting the height, they can aid those getting out of the bed more easily.
These beds are also recommended for people who have trouble sleeping on flat beds.
By using these types, support for the spine is increased.
The pressures on the various body points are also relieved.
You can raise the top part or lower it; in other words you can make the necessary adjustments.
Tips for Buyers These beds support different weights, so check those out.
Other elements that you may want to look at are the frame, motors and casters.
Some motors are also quieter than others.
Although electric beds vary, their function is still the same; to provide comfort for people who have trouble sleeping in regular beds.
Their efficiency can be seen by the fact they are now becoming popular in homecare and not just hospitals.