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QUESTION: is this bed suitable for a patient who cannot turn himself with muscular dystrophy? Thanks, Antonia van Peppen ANSWER: Yes, it is designed to help patient turn back and forth and has been used for many patients with muscular dystrophy. It is the best for patients with pulmonary complications that need to change body positions for healing inside the lung. If you are primarily concerned about bedsores, you should consider the following models that are the best on the homecare market for bedsore healing and prevention. http://ucanhealth.com/goto.php?page=detail.php&graph1=SYS2000 http://ucanhealth.com/goto.php?page=detail.php&graph1=SYS3000 For more discussions, options and details about the product, or to order the product, please click here The Thera Turn Millennium is the ultimate in rotational therapy featuring lateral rotation for pulmonary patients and secondary fro wound healing and prevention. It allows to isolate the patients left and right side on both the angle and time of turn. Incorporating low air loss therapy, state of the art digital and sensor technology, the Thera-Turn Millennium provides superior rotation along with unmatched patient comfort and unparalleled flexibility.  The system features low air loss with patented Microvent technology that sends a controlled gentle airflow directly to the patient's skin. The patented cover is machine washable and breathable, yet provides a barrier to moisture and microbe transmission. Lateral Rotation: automatically turns patients up to 40o to reduce the risk of pulmonary and other serious medical complications associated with immobility. Both angle of turn and turning frequency can be independently programmed on each side. Angle of Turn: caregivers can select form their choice of four pre-programmed turning angles - Off, Gentle, Moderate and Full. Frequency of Turns: desired turning duration can be set from 4 to 90 min. Hold Position: automatic turn cycle can be halted and the patient held in a left, right or center position for nursing intervention. Choice of Positions: patient can be held in either the left, right or center position. Angle of Hold: caregivers can select from their choice of Gentle, Moderate or Maximum angle of hold. Comfort Level: while patient is in the center position, caregivers can adjust the comfort level for optimal patient comfort. Easy Maintenance: the system provides continuous feedback to help you maintain your system in optional condition and provide you with many years of worry-free operation. State of the Art Features: easy touch pad, panel lockout for security, remains inflated during power failure, internal memory, firm mode. Easy to Install on any standard hospital bed. The 8 vertical air cells are individually zippered in place to maintain correct positioning and to simplify replacement.  The Controller Power: 120V / 60Hz, <1.0A Weight: 21 lbs. Size: 14.5" W x 6" D x 12.1" H Turn Frequency: 4-90 min (left/right) Turn Frequency: 0-90 min (center)   The Mattress Width (inflated): 36" W (Standard) Width (inflated): 48" W (Bariatric) Length x Thickness (Inflated): 80" L x 12" H Weight: 24 lbs. Patient Weight Range: 80 - 300 lbs. (Standard) Patient Weight Range: up to 750 lbs. (Bariatric) Patient Height Range: 50" - 75"