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Bed Rotation Mats

The Flipod is Designed to Help Caregivers Get Better Sleep Throughout the Night

— February 3, 2016 — Lifestyle
When a patient requires bed rotation every few hours, that can leave his or her caregiver in an unhealthy state as well. After all, waking up every three hours or so is not good for anyone. Yet the Flipod can change all of that. It is a pad that allows unsupervised bed rotations to take place.

Designed by Chow Wai Tung Eason and Hon Sui Ming Raymond, the Flipod is made up of two air bags, two magnets and a pump assembly. When used properly, it adjusts the patient through the simple action of pumped air. It does more than bed rotation as well. It also stimulates muscles through the use of pulsating bags, which is something that is hugely beneficial.
Trend Themes
1. Bed Rotation Technology - The development of more advanced bed rotation technology, such as the Flipod, has the potential to improve the health and well-being of both patients and caregivers.
2. Remote Patient Care - The Flipod and similar technologies pave the way for more remote patient care options, allowing caregivers to have more flexibility and patients to receive better care.
3. Smart Medical Devices - As technology advances, there is an opportunity for the development of more smart medical devices like the Flipod, which can adapt to patient needs and improve overall health outcomes.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can benefit greatly from the development and implementation of more technology like the Flipod to improve patient care and caregiver well-being.
2. Medical Devices - There is a need for more smart medical devices like the Flipod that can monitor and care for patients remotely, leading to more innovation opportunities in the medical device industry.
3. Home Care - The development of new and advanced home care technology like the Flipod can provide more opportunities for patients to receive care in the comfort of their own homes and improve overall health outcomes.
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