Our masking guidelines have been updated. Visit the Patient and Visitor Masking Guidelines page for more information. 

BEDS

Critically ill and immobilized patients are at risk for many complications including pressure sores and pneumonia. There are a variety of different types of specialty beds available that can reduce skin pressure. We also have beds that continually rotate from side-to-side that may help patients with lung secretions.

All patients are routinely assessed to determine the best type of bed for their needs. We will sometimes switch a patient to a different type of bed if the bed is better suited to the patients needs.

Bed

Image 1: Example of a Critical Care Bed.

 

 

 

Last Reviewed: October 23, 2014