| 1. Does the patient have a medical condition which requires positioning of the body in ways not feasible with an ordinary bed? |
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| 2. Does the patient require positioning of the body in ways not feasible with an ordinary bed in order to alleviate pain? |
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3. Does the patient require the head of the bed to be elevated more than 30 degrees most of the time due to a congestive heart failure, chronic pulmonary disease, or problems with aspiration?
3a. If so have pillows or wedges been considered and ruled out? |
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| 4. Does the patient require traction equipment which can only be attached to a hospital bed? |
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| 5. Does the patient require a bed height different than that of a fixed height hospital bed to permit transfers to chair, wheelchair or standing position? |
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6. Does the patient require frequent or immediate changes in body position? |
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