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Boeing 747 Transformed to Jumbo Hostel

brian yalung — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:20:04 +0000

Earlier this year, there were posts regarding the new implementation of setting up beds in planes, particularly for first class accommodation. This time around, there are plans for the architecture of a Boeing 747 that will be transformed into a Jumbo Hostel. But unlike other aircrafts that have added bed accommodations, this new concept by Oscar Dios will be mainly served on the ground.

The concept is indeed something different. We all know that cases such as delays in flight make it uncomfortable for some passengers and with this Jumbo Hostel around perhaps waiting will no longer be a problem but more of a luxury for them from hereon.

Dios bought the 500-seater jumbo jet, built in 1976, from its last owner Transjet after the air operator went bust in 2002.

The Jumbo Hostel, which will remain grounded at the airport, will begin taking reservations from travellers in December.

If the venture proves successful in Sweden, Dios hopes to open more jumbo jet hostels elsewhere.

(Source) Mail Online

Boeing 747 Transformed to Jumbo Hostel

SpaCapsule for Bed Sores

brian yalung — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:49:07 +0000

We all have our share of bed sores and this stems normally from improper sleeping positions and laying flat on our back for quite a long time. This especially holds true for bed-ridden or hospitalized people who really have no choice but to lay on their beds and get some rest. However, when it is time to stand up and get back to the normal life, chances are you will have a hard time adjusting your body at first.

With the SpaCapsule, not only does it address the ulcer and other related health problems. For sure this will be a welcome addition as far as making sure proper bed accommodations in hospitals, nursing homes or even private ones today. You just have to address the situation as a whole.

“We have created an easy to use system of patient’s care to significantly reduce occurrences and development of Decubitus Ulcers” – says Dr. I. Spivak, an inventor of SpaCapsule®. “The implementation of SpaCapsule® does not require any additional personnel – to the contrary – the billable modality adds revenue and creates a hedge against frivolous lawsuits,” continued Spivak.

Currently there are nearly 35,000 ALFs, about 19,000 nursing homes, and many other long-term care facilities. The SpaCapsule® Decubitus Ulcers program includes a SpaCapsule® Unit, customer-side installation and training, procedure protocols, as well as variety of health aids for continued program success and monitoring.

(Source) PR.com

SpaCapsule for Bed Sores

Why are Hospital Beds Lacking?

brian yalung — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:10:50 +0000

Health and medical services never had it so bad when it comes to providing beds for their incoming patients. While many people never foresaw the large volume that we see in most hospitals and medical institutions today, the need to expand and provide more beds has been a continuing issue for some years now.

Apparently, a lot of people are getting sick and babies being born. Unlike in the early years, hospital beds were seen to be sufficient until the sudden boom in health-related problems that has a lot of people trooping to the hospital today.

We see long queues for patients who need attention in hospitals. But look a little bit closer and you may find yourself in a line for available hospital bed accommodations as well.

“There’s simply not enough beds for the number of women having the babies they must do something about building another facility for the well women and that they don’t seem to be able to grasp,” says Karen Guilliland of the College of Midwives.

(Source) One news

Why are Hospital Beds Lacking?