Bed
Bed (medical)
Bed (/bɛd/), in a medical context, refers to a piece of furniture or location primarily used for sleeping, resting, or providing care for the sick or injured.
Etymology
The term "bed" originates from the Old English bedd, which is akin to the Old High German bett, both meaning "bed" or "place to sleep".
Definition
In a medical setting, a bed is typically a single piece of furniture designed to support a lying patient. It is often adjustable and equipped with features to assist in patient care, such as rails, wheels, and electronic controls.
Related Terms
- Hospital bed: A bed specially designed for hospitalized patients or others in need of some form of health care. These beds have special features both for the comfort and well-being of the patient and for the convenience of health care workers.
- Bed rest: A medical treatment in which a person lies in bed for most of the time to allow the body to heal.
- Bed sore: Also known as a pressure ulcer, a bed sore is an injury to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin.
- Bedpan: A shallow flat-bottomed container used as a toilet by a bedridden patient.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bed
- Wikipedia's article - Bed
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