An adjustable bed has a lying surface that is multi-hinged so that it can be configured to different positions. Typically, the bed may be adjusted to incline the upper body or raise the legs of the person lying on the bed. Other features include raising or lowering the height of the bed itself or tilting it into the Trendelenburg or reverse Trendelenburg positions.
Medical facilities have been using the adjustable bed for a long time and have also been increasingly utilized in homecare because of the relief that they provide to different medical conditions. While an adjustable bed used in hospitals and homecare units share basic functions, hospital beds are constructed to withstand rigorous cleaning to disinfect them of contaminants. Hence, the electrical and mechanical components of hospital beds must meet prescribed waterproofing specifications to prevent damage during the cleaning process.
An adjustable bed used in homecare, on the other hand, often do not undergo the cleaning process used in a hospital environment, that is why manufacturers have more creative leeway to design beds that blend well with home furnishings using materials such as wood or particleboards that may otherwise be damaged by water.
Adjustable bed demand had increased tremendously in recent times because many modern homeowners, who are otherwise in perfect health, are looking for an alternative to their flatbed experience. After all, most people spend a third of their lives asleep on their beds’so, who would not want a bit more luxury during that time? Aside from being able to recline and elevate, the modern adjustable bed is able to heat, massage—and even electrically adjust the firmness of the mattress and provide its owner the ultimate in comfort and convenience.
Just like a regular bed, an adjustable bed comes in different sizes and there are a number of variables concerning the bed frame. For instance, if you are considering buying a king or queen size bed frame, you have the option for a split frame that allows you to control your side of the bed independently of your partner’s side of the bed. Hence, if you do not feel sleepy just yet and wish to read your favorite book, you can raise your side of the bed while the other side can be fully reclined to allow your partner to sleep soundly. This option, however, carries a pricier tag. That is why if you are shopping for an adjustable bed, it is important to keep in mind your comfort level, budget and needs.
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