Abstract: A nursing bed includes means for washing a patient who lies on the bed, without removing the patient from the bed. It comprises a plurality of inflatable cushions fixedly mounted on a base, and means for washing the patient comprising a moving brush and trough under the back of the patient. At least part of the cushions have one or more drainage channels made thereon, for allowing washing water and soap to flow down off the bed. The base is generally a flat surface. The base with the cushions mounted thereon form a mattress on the bed. Each cushion has an outlet usable for inflating and deflating the cushion.

Abstract: A nursing bed includes means for washing a patient who lies on the bed, without removing the patient from the bed. It comprises a plurality of inflatable cushions fixedly mounted on a base, and means for washing the patient comprising a moving brush and trough under the back of the patient. At least part of the cushions have one or more drainage channels made thereon, for allowing washing water and soap to flow down off the bed. The base is generally a flat surface. The base with the cushions mounted thereon form a mattress on the bed. Each cushion has an outlet usable for inflating and deflating the cushion.