How are two devices used by patients to change positions while in bed?
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Two devices can be used in conjunction with each other, ie; 1 set under the shoulders and 1 set under the hips. This technique allows caregivers to easily rotate a bedridden individual to prevent/treat pressure sores or for access to other parts of the body to perform other procedures or for hygiene. The same 2 device arrangement can be used to help boost a bedridden individual up in bed (towards the headboard) in cases where the individual has slid down too close to the footboard.
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I have only used the device in the car where the seat is firm. It works quite well for pivoting my father's position to forward facing after I place him on the seat with a portable lift. He is completely incapacitated and cannot help me since suffering a serious stroke. Before using this simple device it was a struggle to reposition him since he outweighs me by 100lbs. I have not used this device in the bed and I'm not sure how it would work on a softer surface.
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Helps swivel from sitting on the bed side to lying in bed. Good for heavy immobile people who cannot get themselves into bed, ie can only just about stand and shuffle from chair to bed.
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The base and bed have 2 seperate controllers and they do not merge. The sleep number controller adjusts the firmness. The base controller adjusts the head and legs as well as massage. We found that once you find your sleep number setting, you rarely use the sleep number remote. It sits inside our night stand.
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My wife thinks so, but I don't feel much of a difference. There are controls for each side of the bed, but none for foot/head.
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Onc the units are setup, the fitted bottom sheet on each of the 2 individual single units are not difficult to change. The secret is hinged attachment brackets. These fasten each individual unit to your headboard at the outer corners. The bed units are on casters. To change sheets simply pull each unit apart from the other at the foot of the bed. They swing open allowing you to get at the center area for cleaning and sheet changing.
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the motion activated sound player works well. Two volumes settings available. It will work for what you want...but keep in mind,depending on where you set the player, it may go off any time there is motion,so if she turns in bed it may go off. Suggestion - if she has a specific side of the bed she gets out on, then set the player horizontal to the bed so that she has to cross the beam before it goes off.
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Yes, it does stay in place. If the patient moves around a lot the pad might bunch slightly but it has always stayed where it needed to be in order to protect the bedding and the mattress. I use disposable pads some, usually under the sheets as an added protection for the mattress (or under the pad if I'm using it on a chair) but I tape them in place because even though they are not in direct contact with the patient they move. Disposables have their uses but I find the re-usable pad much more practical.
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I don't have the answer right now I opened it once I believe in the bed you have a compartment where are the batteries to be changed to do batteries I'm not mistaken
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We use it often in bed. . . Then standing to see the difference. Do not talk, move, eat as told in the directions. Error reading if you do so. That sounds easy but movement interferes big time. Hard to get hubby to listen. RESTING arm across chest is key for us. That is what the doc does in his office.
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maybe...the device I got works by sliding a flat part under the mattress (usually between the mattress and box) and then fastening it with a long belt so that it stays secure. Not knowing about the under-workings of a hospital bed, I'm not sure if the long strap would work. the picture here isn't what I got for my father. his had a smaller rail (maybe 1' x1 1/2', kinda square) and was stationary.
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I don't believe it would work well that way, I think motion would be very limited. If you have a nightstand that could work rather well. Good luck, it's a nice device.
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You can inflate the bed to be a little more firm and the lighter person should not roll towards the center. They will move some when the heavier person moves around.
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I have one in use, but based on how it functions I don't see any problem with using two, either opposite sides of bed or one side and the foot of the bed. The under mattress straps would just overlap, which shouldn't interfere with safety.
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You can use it by sliding it in from either side. Slide it under the right side and if you want it on the left side just pull it out from the bed and then roll it to the left side and slide it under.
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Hi OTTeacher, Thanks for your interest in the Drive Medical New Style Patient Lift with Six Point Cradle. This patient lift can be used to transfer a patient from a bed to a wheelchair and back.
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Yes, I have found a number of ways this item can be utilized by different positioning. It has become a very useful tool for me, and I actually use it for more than just reading. As an example, I am lying in bed and using my book bag to elevate my iPad to write this response, or to eat a snack.... So, for me it is extremely useful and easy to carry with me. Hope this has helped in your decision to purchase this versatile item!!!!!!!
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I don't know, but I never used the feature. I always just changed my son right in the bassinet and used the bottom as storage. Was too much hassle to put the changing table thing on top.
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We have moved ours from garage to spare bedroom and back several times. The wheels on the front end may not be too useful depending on the surface. Placing furniture moving pads under the "legs" may make moving easier (sliding) especially if on a continuously carpeted floor. Changing the foot pads from recumbent to elliptical is easy although they may be stiff, as noted by others. The control center must also be repositioned but that only involves loosing or tightening one T-handled bolt.