Name of the Procedure:

Hospital Bed, Semi-Electric (Head and Foot Adjustment), Without Side Rails, Without Mattress (E0295)

Summary

This procedure involves the provision and setup of a semi-electric hospital bed, capable of adjusting the head and foot sections but lacking side rails and a mattress. This type of bed is generally used to improve patient comfort and facilitate medical care at home or in a healthcare setting.

Purpose

• Medical Conditions: Used for patients with mobility issues, chronic illnesses, or those requiring specific positioning for medical reasons.
• Goals: To enhance patient comfort, assist with mobility, facilitate caregiving, and prevent complications such as bedsores.

Indications

• Symptoms and Conditions: Patients with limited mobility, chronic pain, post-surgical care needs, or severe medical conditions that require frequent repositioning.
• Patient Criteria: Appropriate for those who need head and foot elevation but do not need full 360-degree side rail protection or a provided mattress.

Preparation

• Instructions: No specific preparation or fasting required.
• Assessments: A medical evaluation to determine the need for a hospital bed and recommendations for specific bed features.

Procedure Description

1. Delivery and Setup: The bed is delivered to the patient's home or healthcare setting.
2. Assembly: Healthcare professionals or delivery personnel assemble the bed.
3. Adjustment: The bed's head and foot sections are adjusted to meet the specific needs of the patient.
4. Instruction: Caregivers and patients are instructed on how to use the bed controls and adjustments.

• Tools and Equipment: Semi-electric hospital bed frame, adjustable head and foot mechanisms, remote control or manual adjustment controls.
• Anesthesia or Sedation: Not applicable.

Duration

The setup process typically takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Setting

The bed is most commonly set up in the patient's home, but it can also be assembled in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.

Personnel

• Healthcare Professionals: Delivery personnel, medical equipment technicians, sometimes with oversight from a nurse or physical therapist.

Risks and Complications

• Common Risks: Mechanical failure, improper use leading to discomfort.
• Rare Risks: Falls from bed due to lack of side rails, which could lead to injury.

Benefits

• Expected Benefits: Increased comfort, better sleep, improved mobility, and ease in performing daily activities. These benefits can be realized immediately after setup.

  Recovery

• Post-Procedure Care: Instruction on adjusting the bed for optimal comfort and care.
• Expected Recovery Time: Continuous use as per medical need with no specific 'recovery' period.

Alternatives

• Other Options: Fully-electric hospital beds, beds with side rails, manual hospital beds, or traditional beds with medical-grade mattresses.
• Pros and Cons: Fully-electric beds offer more ease of use but are usually more expensive. Beds with side rails provide additional safety but may be restrictive.

Patient Experience

• What to Expect: Patients may experience increased comfort and ease in adjusting positions. There should be minimal to no pain associated with using the bed.
• Pain Management: Adjusting the bed can help alleviate pain associated with various medical conditions.