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A '''hospital bed''' is a bed specifically designed for gomers, patients with 20 out of 10 pain, [[Sandwich Deficiency Syndrome|sandwich deficiency syndrome (SDS)]], or any combination of the three. The beds are specially designed to promote discomfort and pressure ulcers for patients, and be a constant source of frustration for nurses and transport. The '''hospital bed''' has several features, many of which don't work.
'''FeaturesWheels'''
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Despite the wheels on the hospital bed, the parking brake is always engaged and cannot be manually overridden, making it more stationary than beds at home that have no wheels at all. It might as well be stripped for parts and placed on four cinder blocks.
'''Positions'''
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Of the most important functions that do work is the manipulation of the bed's position, including height. The following excerpt from ''The House of God'' explains some of the key heights on the '''hospital bed''':
'''Side Rails'''
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The main role of the side rails is to yank on a patient's IV, PICC, rectal tube, Foley, and telemetry, and cause bleeding. It's secondary role is to be an anchor for [[Restraints|restraints]].
'''Bed Exit Alarm'''
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This lets the [[Nurses Station|nurses station]] know that the patient just fell out of the bed, and either requires a CT of the head, an XR of the hip, or both.
[[Category:Medical Device]]
[[Category:The House of God]]
