This section includes profiling beds with three or more adjustable mattress platform sections to enable the user to be placed in a position suitable to their needs.
Beds that have an adjustable backrest section only are included in the Non profiling beds category.
Additional features of profiling beds include:
Tilting of the whole bed (often referred to as Trendelenburg), meaning the head or foot end of the bed can be tilted up.
Dual operated beds have independently adjustable functions on one or both sides of the bed.
Low level profiling beds have a mattress platform height of below 25cm.
Assisted entry/exit beds assist the user to a full sitting position from lying to help with getting in and out of bed.
Stand up beds enable the user to be placed in a full standing position. It is recommended that they should only be used under medical supervision.