Libra Nursing Care Bed

The Libra Care Bed is manufactured by the Stiegelmeyer-Group (Germany), a world leading manufacturer of Aged Care beds (with over 100 years of experience).

Libra offers a maximum of choice and flexibility and can be customised to meet every need of its resident and care staff. It offers people in need of care protection and comfort while promoting their mobility.

Our innovative Vario Safe system plays an important part in this. With Vario Safe, you can remove and reinstall the split safety sides, the headboard and footboard and the side panels in a matter of seconds. This allows care staff, for example, to meet the changing safety needs of the resident in every situation.

With attractive wood decors or fabric upholstery, the Libra combines the comfort and elegance of a good hotel with the security of a home. Thanks to Vario Safe, this care bed can be adapted continually to suit every personal preference.

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Thorough and reliable hygiene is crucial in residential care — to combat pathogens and allergies while creating a homelike atmosphere. There is no room for dirt and fluff under the bed. The ground clearance Plus has a particularly streamlined chassis without metal support bars along the sides. This makes thorough cleaning of the floor easier — brooms and mops glide under the bed unimpeded.

• Large height adjustment range of approx. 25 — 80cm
• Optimal ground clearance for lifters
• 8 castors ensure excellent manoeuvrability

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All Libra variants have a choice of 3 safety side systems that fulfil the different needs of residents in a flexible manner. As standard, the bed is fitted with full-length safety sides on both sides, which provide maximum protection against falls.

If the person in need of care has to be able to leave the bed when the safety sides are raised, it is recommended to use a system with split elements. With the combinable safety sides, the head and foot-end bars are securely attached to a centre support that also serves as an ergonomic standing aid for the resident. As its name suggests, combinable safety sides can be combined with full-length safety sides on the other side of the bed.

The telescopic split safety side elements can be effortlessly raised in two stages. The first stage provides the resident with an orientation aid and the second stage offers comprehensive protection. With this model, the 110cm-long head-end parts already fulfil the standard requirements for safety sides, as they cover more than 50% of the mattress base.

The sleek design of the split safety sides was intentionally reduced to the essentials: The surfaces were designed in an elegant combination of wood and metal look which requires no additional side panels. Thus, the bed is very easy to clean thoroughly. Homelike panels with wood decors or upholstery can be installed if no safety side elements are configured. All elements can be installed and removed in a matter of seconds thanks to the Vario Safe system.

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Should you choose the Libra bed with split safety sides or without safety sides, you will enjoy our flexible Vario Safe system. The Vario Safe principle is as impressive as it is easy: The safety side elements, the headboard and footboard as well as side panels can be installed and removed without tools. They are fitted with easy to operate fasteners that snap into place securely and cannot be actuated by residents by mistake. The headboard, footboard and panels are also available with attractive fabric or synthetic leather upholstery. Beds with Vario Safe can be adjusted in a matter of minutes to the changing requirements of residents. Care facilities can order their beds in a basic version and add further parts at a later date.

A video showing Libra Vario Safe

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Libra is designed to give those in need of care a sense of security without impacting on their independence. One of the most effective ways to prevent falls without the use of liberty deprivation safeguards (DoLS) is to use a bed with a low height. For this reason, Libra can be lowered to a height of as little as approximately 25cm. The risk of injury from a fall from such a low height is extremely low. However, when it comes to care staff, beds really need to be significantly higher, at waist level, to prevent excessive strain on the back. This is why Libra beds can be raised to a height of approximately 80cm, which is the optimum height for working ergonomically. The height adjustment mechanism’s 3-stop function is designed to automatically stop the bed when it is about 38cm high, which is the perfect height for getting in and out of bed. Being infinitely variable, Libra’s height can be adjusted down to the nearest centimetre to meet every need.

ESSENTIALLY BETTER Infinitely adjustable Effortless adjustment to the best ergonomic position for getting in and out of bed with the handset Easier mobilisation of residents Back-friendly working with the bed maintains the health of the nursing staff Fall prevention without the use of deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS)

If an object blocks the height adjustment of the bed, the safety sides remain in position in order to prevent damage.

The headboard and footboard can be removed effortlessly, which provides easier access to the resident, e.g. for foot care.

With a height adjustment of up to 80 cm, the nursing staff can work with the bed without straining their back.

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The Libra bed is supplied with extra-low voltage as standard. This is achieved with an external transformer that reduces the voltage directly at the power socket to 24-volts to ensure that there are no live 240 volt components near the resident. This not only increases safety, but also significantly helps to reduce energy costs and electromagnetic pollution, and to protect the environment.

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All of the Libra’s settings can be adjusted easily and intuitively when controlled with the Libra handset. The Libra handset is very light and has an ergonomic design. It is fitted with extra–large arrow buttons and easy–to–understand pictograms to ensure that it can be used even by those with limited abilities. Each different handset function can be individually locked. There are two options to place the bed in the Trendelenburg position: by using the standard handset with an integrated Trendelenburg button, or by using an optionally available separate Trendelenburg handset. This optional Trendelenburg handset is a safe way to prevent residents from accidentally activating this setting.

To prevent the resident from setting the bed to the Trendelenburg position by mistake, a separate Trendelenburg handset is available (left). The standard handset (right) does not include the Trendelenburg function.

It is also possible to use an optional standard handset with an integrated Trendelenburg function (bottom right button).

Thanks to the holder on the split safety side, the handset is always within reach.

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Libra is designed to make those in need of care feel safe and secure. One of its main features that make it so is the precise way it can be adjusted to meet every individual need. Sitting in a comfortable position to watch TV or talking to another person at eye level — this, and more, is possible with Libra. Libra can be brought into a reverse-Trendelenburg position of up to 16° and its backrest raised to up to 70°, which means that it can easily be transformed into a comfortable armchair.

The benefit of the armchair position

In addition to assisting in the prevention of pressure areas, it also reduces the manual handling for both the client and staff (reducing the risk of injury); by allowing the client to move from a lying position to a seated position without needing to be transferred.

• assistance in the prevention of pressure areas (plus other health benefits),
• injury prevention for both the client and staff (less manual handling),
• allows the client to move from a lying position to a seated position without needing to be transferred,
• allows the client to sit up and interact with their environment.

This makes it much easier for residents to join in with everyday activities. Libra can also be brought into a Trendelenburg position whenever necessary.

Healthy and relaxing sleep

The Libra’s 4-section metal slat mattress base (standard) delivers an exceptional level of comfort and is both sturdy and flexible at the same time. The adjustable backrest and thigh rest section can be easily raised and lowered to provide the resident with the greatest comfort in every situation. The metal slats are extremely easy to clean and can be made even more comfortable and hygienic with our optional mattress base covers. The comfort mattress base (optional) comprises 50 individual spring elements. These elements are designed to mould themselves closely to the shape of the body and help to ventilate the mattress. Their oscillation also ensures that the pressure is optimally distributed. The comfort mattress base also significantly contributes to preventing pressure ulcers. Thanks to its deep venting slits, the polypropylene hygiene mattress base (optional) is also highly breathable. It is easy to remove and can be cleaned with conventional cleaning agents.

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People have been growing taller on average for decades now — a development that must increasingly be taken into account in nursing homes. With Libra’s optional bed extension, you can provide the necessary space required for residents to enjoy a comfortable lying position. You can either configure the bed to be approximately 20cm longer upon purchase, or retrofit it with the bed extension.

The metal element that extends the bed frame is simply inserted at the foot end. Longer bars or panels are available for each type of safety side. If the bed is fitted with split safety sides with the Vario Safe system, two 110cm long elements can be installed on each side of the bed. With Vario Safe, using bed extensions at home has become even more flexible and efficient — all the required elements can be exchanged between beds in a matter of moments.

To extend the mattress, Stiegelmeyer offers a suitable comfortable mattress extension piece.

The element for bed extension is simply inserted in the bed frame.

A custom-made mattress extension piece is available to extend the mattress.

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