Device for converting a bed, in particular a care bed, sick bed, hospital bed, or intensive-care bed, from a horizontal position into an inclined position with respect to the longitudinal sides of the bed

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for converting a bed, in particular a care bed, sick bed, or intensive-care bed, from a horizontal position into an inclined position with respect to the longitudinal sides (12) of the bed. The invention is characterized in that the device (1) has a receiving device (2) for receiving the bed (10) and a stand device (3) for ensuring a stable stand of the device(1) and in that the receiving device (2) and the stand device (3) are operatively connected together via at least one adjusting mechanism (70) which inclines the receiving device (2) relative to thestand device (3). In the process, the device advantageously decouples the verticalization process from the respective existing bed (10) and in this manner allows a large degree of flexibility for thecare personnel during a routine therapy session using a care and / or medical device, thus allowing a safe and comfortable therapy for a patient (90) confined to a bed. The device (1) according to the invention is suitable for both a new installation as well as for retrofitting medical and / or care device equipment and advantageously saves on the otherwise necessary expenditures on beds with their own verticalization mechanism (70).

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a device for converting a bed, in particular a treatment, patient, hospital or intensive care bed, from a horizontal position to an inclined position with respect to its longitudinal sides. Background technique [0002] For bedridden patients who are bedridden for extended periods of time, especially those who are seriously ill in intensive care, physical therapy is often required to preserve muscles, increase their muscle strength and / or improve their mobility. Depending on the condition, many patients must remain in bed during physical therapy (also known as exercise therapy). However, to increase the effectiveness of exercise therapy, patients should be in an upright position whenever possible, as this promotes actions in the body that aid recovery processes, such as reducing muscle mass loss, reducing bone loss, or slowing the decline in cardiovascular endurance. [0003] However, very ill patients, especially those with p...

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[0010] However, the beds or stands known in these publications must include a verticalization mechanism in order to use the rehabilitation mechanism for effective rehabilitation

Therefore, depending on the number of bedridden patients in care homes and / or hospitals, additional and in some cases huge investments are required, since the bed itself also has a vertical Higher procurement costs for institutionalized facilities, especially treatment, patient, hospital or intensive care beds

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