SideLyer - The SideLyer Adjustable Patient Bed (APB) is an AC-powered adjustable bed where the caregiver can adjust the bed position at various angles. The SideLyer APB supports patients who are in restricted positions or long term bed use due to lack of mobility or other issues. The APB is moveable, but can be locked in a stationary position. It has a padded horizontal surface and a flat padded vertical surface on one side so that patients can be positioned to lie on their side. The device may be rotated by the patient or caregiver using the device controller at different angles. The benefit of the SideLyer APB’s repositioning to the patient is to relieve or distribute pressure. Repositioning is a fundamental component of pressure ulcer prevention (PUP), including reducing or eliminating bedsores and decubitus ulcers. Repositioning also serves to increase blood flow and transcutaneous oxygen tension, reducing the likelihood of anoxic levels of oxygen and decrease localized interface pressure. Repositioning prevents complications such as pneumonia, joint contractures, and urinary tract infections.
2024-04-29