In this insightful episode of Fast Intelligent Care, we explore the vital topic of pressure care management using profiling beds. Whether you're an Occupational Therapist, carer, or clinician, this episode provides practical guidance on how beds can play a transformative role in preventing pressure injuries and enhancing comfort for clients.

What We Cover:

🛏 The Mechanics of Pressure Relief:

Understand how repositioning, both independently and with caregiver assistance, helps redistribute pressure to prevent skin damage.

⚙️ Key Bed Functions and Features:

• Auto-regression: How beds that elongate with movement reduce shearing forces.
• Modified Trendelenburg Position: Leveraging gravity to aid caregiver repositioning and pressure redistribution.
• Knee Break vs Head Raise: Why the order of adjustment matters for minimizing pelvic sliding and skin trauma.

🧰 Accessories That Empower Clients:

Learn about supportive tools like bed levers, rails, and overhead poles that enhance client independence in bed mobility.

📐 Clinical Guidelines and Best Practice Angles:

• Head raise: keep under 30° to reduce shearing
• Side rolling: aim for a 30° tilt, not a full 90°
• Knee break: limit to 5° for comfort and effectiveness

📏 Why Bed Size Matters:

Explore how choosing the right bed size supports safer rolling and positioning—especially for clients with larger body types.

💬 Your Turn:

Have insights or experiences using profiling beds for pressure management? Share your thoughts in the comments or on our social channels!

🔔 Stay tuned for our next episode where we shift focus to fall prevention features in modern beds.