Learn About Main Categories of Hospital Beds
Hospital Bed Category | Features | Benefits |
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✅ Electric beds | Fully adjustable with electric motors and remote controls | Improve comfort, safety, and recovery for patients with limited mobility |
✅ Semi-electric beds | Combination of manual and electric adjustment for height, head, and foot position | Offer versatility, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use for patients and caregivers |
✅ Manual beds | Require physical effort to adjust height or position with hand cranks or levers | Provide basic comfort and safety at an affordable price |
✅ Low beds | Sit closer to the ground than standard beds and have padded side rails | Prevent falls and injuries for patients who are disoriented or confused |
✅ Hi-low beds | Can raise or lower their height electronically to meet different needs | Enhance transfers, positioning, and convenience for patients and caregivers |
✅ Acute care beds with low air loss mattresses | Use airflow technology to redistribute weight and relieve pressure points | Prevent pressure ulcers and promote wound healing for patients with skin conditions |
✅ Air fluidized beds | Use air pressure to create a fluid-like surface that conforms to the body | Provide maximum pressure relief and comfort for patients with severe burns or wounds |
✅ Bariatric beds | Wider and longer than standard beds and can support higher weights | Accommodate larger patients and provide space, comfort, and safety |