3 Advantages of Rotating Beds

Rotating hospital beds can make life easier for everyone, from patients to their caregivers to their loved ones. Here are three of the most important benefits of using one.

Here are three of the most important benefits of using one.

Complications are easier to treat

Patients no longer need to rely on caregivers to change their body position. Electrically actuated position, thus providing regular, consistent rotation so it can happen automatically as needed

Improved sleep quality

In addition to helping prevent certain complications, rotating beds have another benefit that is often overlooked. Because patients are more comfortable and better able to change weight and position on their own, they tend to sleep more soundly. They are less likely to wake up in the middle of the night, feeling stiff or sore from being in one position for long periods of time.

More efficient care

Rotating beds are not only beneficial to patients. It helps caregivers, too.
Instead of having to get up in the middle of the night to manually rotate patients, they can simply rest and be confident that the patient's immediate needs are being taken care of.

While caregivers may occasionally need to get up to help patients go to the bathroom, they are usually able to sleep more soundly. In turn, this means they are more likely to be well-rested and better able to focus on providing the best possible care for their patients.