Can you flatten for use in a hospital bed?
1688566
Can't say I've ever tried doing that with my HoMedics Massager, but I think it probably can be done. I don't believe there's anything that forces the back of the chair to stay in an upright position, so you could probably lay it flat and turn it on while laying in a hospital bed.
1688567
The instruction of the product says that it could not be use in a bed, another word, only use on the chair. I hope my answer can help you, good luck!
1688568
It will lay flat, but the wooden rollers in it would not be comfortable to lay on. I would not recommend it for,the use you are mentioning.
1688569
You can flatten it to lay on it however, it's not quite comfortable. The rollers that massage the back actually hurt against my back (tried it before replying to our question). I wouldn't suggest it to be used in a bed.
1688570
The rollers , though they don't give you a strong message, would be digging on your back. I can't see that to be much comfortable if you lay flat-wish on it.
1688571
It lays flat but thickness difference in the two sections, about 3 inches, probably wouldn't be comfortable.
2178199
It will not flatten out. I use it as a head rest in a therapeutic practice. Everyone comments on how comfortable it is. Even my biggest clients -- 300 plus -- can't flatten it, but say its soft and comfy.
1384005
Yes, when you purchase it, it is flat and to flatten it you just push the sides in. Very convenient.
1606788
This can be used on any size mattress, though you would need to order a larger size if you want to cover something larger than a twin bed. I used the twin size one on my mother's hospital bed for about 3 years. I found it worked best to put it on top of the mattress and then cover it with the fitted sheet. I also used a thin sheet of memory foam between it and the mattress, and that helped a great deal to keep it from sliding around. Whatever you do, be sure to cover this pad so that the person using it is not laying directly on the plastic, because that would not only be uncomfortable but could cause unnecessary friction on their skin, making bed sores more likely. This can be used on any size mattress, though you would need to order a larger size if you want to cover something larger than a twin bed. I used the twin size one on my mother's hospital bed for about 3 years. I found it worked best to put it on top of the mattress and then cover it with the fitted sheet. I also used a thin sheet of memory foam between it and the mattress, and that helped a great deal to keep it from sliding around. Whatever you do, be sure to cover this pad so that the person using it is not laying directly on the plastic, because that would not only be uncomfortable but... » Read More This can be used on any size mattress, though you would need to order a larger size if you want to cover something larger than a twin bed. I used the twin size one on my mother's hospital bed for about 3 years. I found it worked best to put it on top of the mattress and then cover it with the fitted sheet. I also used a thin sheet of memory foam between it and the mattress, and that helped a great deal to keep it from sliding around. Whatever you do, be sure to cover this pad so that the person using it is not laying directly on the plastic, because that would not only be uncomfortable but could cause unnecessary friction on their skin, making bed sores more likely. « Show Less
804636
We use these sheets for a hospital bed too, works just fine, plenty of room.
1930647
Laying flat would be uncomfortable for me. LOVE using it on my desk and sitting on sofa. Use it in bed but use pillows to raise my hard a bit.
1148675
I am not too sure about it folding far enough and adjusting to the sitting position of a hospital bed like would work. The mattress is great, a bit firm but contours to your body. I know enough about hospital beds so I can tell you from the heart, this might not work. Hospital beds have thinner mattresses so maybe you would be better off with a 5 inch one. The mattress is also quite heavy to handle by one person. I hope this helps some! Good luck!Isabel
1982083
The rails are perfect for our hospital bed. They do fold down and a bedspread does cover them. If you want to make the hospital bed to even look more like a regular bed go to www.tendercarebeds.com
1483609
Yes, you can copy from the bed and make legal size copies. Haven't done it myself, but the manual states it can. Yes, you can enlarge and reduce from the flat bed, also fit to page setting, 100% setting and also custom (25 to 400%). Used the custom setting many times, works great.
116816
I don't see a reason why you could not do that. I haven't tried it though. It was so soft when sitting on it that it simply flattened out and wasn't useful to me at all. Laying with it under hips may be more helpful
2201651
Once you get the end pieces in it is pretty much stationery. However you could pop the ends out and fold it back up. If you are looking for the type of bed that folds in two and sits neatly in a corner then this would not work. But as I said it you can pop the ends off and fold it somewhat.
482463
Yes, you can fold it so that it lays flat. But,it's not that soft, you can't scrunch it up.
1848987
I don't think it is possible to fold flat enough to fit under a bed. If so, it would take too long to fold down cymbals, drums, etc to do so.
547951
I wouldn't recommend it. We ended up getting my mom an adjustable bed. The new bed has an existing rail that adjusts up and down just like the typical hospital bed; so we no longer use it. Also, I doubt that the board that slides underneath the mattress would fit well with the adjusting mechanism of the mechanical bed. However, prior to getting this bed, we did have it set up on an existing full size regular bed and the arm was not sturdy enough. When my mom would pull up on the bar it would not remain stationary.
1311555
If you mean that the firm, fold up piece that typically lays in the bottom of the packnplay broke and is unusable, then yes, you can then use this. I would use the bottom piece and then put this mattress atop that, but you don't necessarily need that flat bottom. As long as the nylon on the actual bottom of your packnplay is still in contact and can support/keep this mattress in place.
1235527
No. I bought mine because I have a hospital bed. The stretchy material moves with the bed and helps keep them in place when the bed is raised and lowered,
1846483
My mother-in-law has to sleep practically sitting up. She has used this to relieve discomfort she had due to a pressure sore. She slept sitting on it, but like I said she has a hospital bed and has to sleep sitting up. If you were laying down, I don't know how comfortable it would be.