The 5 Motors WANS series hospital bed offers even more advanced functionalities and adjustments compared to its 4-motor counterparts. Here’s a breakdown of its key features and benefits:
Key Features:
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Motorized Adjustments:
- Standard Adjustments: In addition to the height, backrest, and leg rest adjustments found in 4-motor beds, the 5th motor typically controls either:
- Footrest articulation: This allows for independent adjustment of the footrest angle, further enhancing comfort and pressure relief.
- Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg positioning: Some models offer even more precise control over these specialized positions, crucial for specific medical procedures.
- Additional Features: Depending on the specific model, you might find:
- Headrest tilt: Adjust the angle of the headrest for optimal positioning during reading, watching TV, or eating.
- Lateral tilt: This advanced feature allows tilting the entire bed to one side, facilitating specific medical procedures or improving patient comfort.
- Standard Adjustments: In addition to the height, backrest, and leg rest adjustments found in 4-motor beds, the 5th motor typically controls either:
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Enhanced Functionality:
- Auto-contour positions: Similar to 4-motor beds, some models offer synchronized adjustments of multiple sections, mimicking natural body positions for ultimate comfort.
- Weighting scales: Built-in scales remain a convenient feature for tracking patient weight.
- Memory settings: Save and recall preferred bed positions for individual patients, streamlining care and enhancing comfort.
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Safety and Convenience:
- Advanced side rails: Some models offer enhanced side rails with features like integrated call buttons and detection sensors.
- Central locking castors: Like 4-motor beds, these ensure stability during procedures while enabling smooth mobility when needed.
- Control panels: Handheld or nurse control panels provide intuitive control for both patients and caregivers.
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Additional Features:
- Head/Foot Board Options: Choose from various headboard and footboard styles to match the healthcare facility’s aesthetics.
- Mattress Compatibility: Select a bed compatible with your preferred mattress type and size for optimal support and comfort.
Benefits:
- Unparalleled Patient Comfort: The wider range of adjustments and additional features cater to even more specific patient needs, promoting healing, pain relief, and overall well-being.
- Exceptional Caregiver Efficiency: The advanced functionalities and safety features streamline care tasks, saving time and effort for medical staff.
- Increased Versatility: Suitable for a wider range of patient needs and even more specialized care settings, including intensive care units and surgical procedures.
- Enhanced Safety: Advanced side rails, safety sensors, and precise positioning capabilities contribute to a safer patient environment.
Choosing the Right Bed:
Carefully consider factors like:
- Specific patient needs: Evaluate the patient’s medical conditions, mobility limitations, and comfort preferences.
- Care setting requirements: Consider the bed’s suitability for the specific healthcare environment and procedures performed.
- Budget: 5-motor beds typically come at a higher price point than 4-motor models.
- Desired features: Prioritize features that align with your specific needs and preferences.
Consulting a healthcare professional familiar with different hospital bed options is crucial for making an informed decision that best suits your situation.
As Schroder Healthcare, our WANS series hospital bed are as follows:
WANS 5000 Hospital Electric Bed, 5 Motors
WANS 406 Hospital Electric Bed, 4 Motors
WANS 405 Hospital Electric Bed, 4 Motors
WANS 404 Hospital Electric Bed, 4 Motors
WANS 306 Hospital Electric Bed, 3 Motors
WANS 305 Hospital Electric Bed, 3 Motors
WANS 206 Hospital Electric Bed, 2 Motors