Understanding therapeutic beds.
The use of "high-tech" therapeutic beds has increased during the past 5 years as a result of advances in medical technology, the early stabilization of trauma patients, and changes in the reimbursement system. Orthopaedic nurses need to understand how specialty beds can help them more effectively care for the immobilized patient. This article provides an overview of five categories of therapeutic beds along with criteria for patient selection, reviews of pertinent scientific studies, and relevant nursing considerations.
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