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I received my hospital bed. I was able to get a full electric one. I also got a gel overlay for it. My problem is that I'm short and the overlay makes the bed to high for me. I have to sit on the edge and my husband puts a stepstool so I can push myself back onto the bed. I had purchased a...

In addition to adjusting the bed as described above, we used open latex foam rectangles scrounged from a foam store (prob available on line), to where his arms were in his lap and the blocks wedged into the arm rests to in turn position the torso. It's important to know how to move the arm rests...

We used zinc oxide on occasion (it can be drying, which isn't the best rx for protecting the skin) but more often the honey mentioned above, and also grapeseed extract ointment. Besides repositioning, we also lifted and massaged bony prominences and vulnerable areas such as the butt, away from...

Hi Lisa, your DME ( or you for cash on line) can order a hospital bed with reverse Trendelenburg (cardiac chair) functionality, which I always recommend (any bed with this will also have electric height adjustment; see image below) and pay the difference from the reimbursed rate. If the DME...

Gunny, a Trilogy /Astral cheat sheet is on my profile. It's not everything I know, but it's enough to keep you from blowing out anyone's lungs, which no one here has yet, far as I know. The rest of the question is individualized adjustment, which is what I help do. As for cervical collars, I...

There are many alternatives. You can use any foam overlay and/or foam mattress on a hospital bed. Some people like Tempurpedic, others use medical foam (a standard hospital bed mattress that bends with the bed and has a waterproof outer layer) + a 2-3" latex overlay or other foam. I personally...

We lost power last week for 2 hours. The bed was at the correct angle so it was not critical. O keep the hoyer charged. But now we have an air mattress. I kept the foam mattress just in case we lose power. I will have to lift Tom and switch mattresses and put him back. If not storm related...

This is becoming a big problem. PALS has no body strength. He weighs 180 lbs. He slumps in the hospital bed even if he starts out not slumped. He cannot lay flat. Someone suggested a yoga mat. But i dont want that on his skin. He is on blue/white pads cause he is not wearing pants...

Hi and welcome, Vera, while sorry you are here. An injury caused by pushing yourself up using weaker muscles is certainly a possibility. However, swelling/pain in the fingers can also be aggravated by overheating/ dehydration/ electrolyte imbalance and worsened by immobility. Since you are...

What about a regular medical foam mattress for the hospital bed, with a latex overlay? An air mattress is not right for everyone. I always recommend heat underneath where it is more even and effective, using a low voltage heated mattress pad that can be used on a hospital or other adjustable...