Stainless steel double crank bed- SK058

R7,800.00

Hospital beds come in various types to cater to different medical needs and patient requirements. Here’s a list of the common types and their uses:


1. Manual Hospital Beds

  • Description: Operated using a hand crank to adjust the bed’s height, head, and foot sections.
  • Uses:
    • Suitable for settings with limited electricity access.
    • Ideal for patients who do not require frequent adjustments.

2. Semi-Electric Hospital Beds

  • Description: Combine manual and electric functions. Typically, the head and foot adjustments are electric, while height adjustment is manual.
  • Uses:
    • Offers ease of adjustment for the patient or caregiver.
    • Cost-effective compared to fully electric beds.

3. Fully Electric Hospital Beds

  • Description: All adjustments (height, head, and foot sections) are controlled via an electric remote or panel.
  • Uses:
    • Provides maximum comfort for patients with mobility issues.
    • Reduces caregiver effort.
    • Common in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care.

4. Bariatric Beds

  • Description: Specifically designed for obese patients, these beds are wider, stronger, and can support heavier weights.
  • Uses:
    • Ensures comfort and safety for overweight patients.
    • Often equipped with reinforced frames and mattresses.

5. Adjustable Beds

  • Description: Highly versatile beds with multiple positioning options.
  • Uses:
    • Suitable for patients requiring various therapeutic positions.
    • Common in intensive care units (ICUs).

6. ICU Beds

  • Description: Specialized beds equipped with advanced features like CPR positioning, cardiac chairs, and electronic controls.
  • Uses:
    • Designed for critically ill patients needing constant monitoring.
    • Allow easy access for medical equipment and care.

7. Pediatric Beds

  • Description: Smaller beds with safety rails, designed for children.
  • Uses:
    • Ensures safety for pediatric patients.
    • Often used in pediatric wards and hospitals.

8. Low Beds

  • Description: Beds that can be lowered close to the ground.
  • Uses:
    • Minimize the risk of injury from falls for elderly or restless patients.
    • Suitable for patients who struggle to get in and out of bed.

9. Rotating Beds

  • Description: Beds that rotate to help patients move or exit the bed with minimal effort.
  • Uses:
    • Beneficial for patients with mobility issues.
    • Helps reduce pressure sores by changing body positions.

10. Stretchers or Transport Beds

  • Description: Mobile beds designed for transporting patients.
  • Uses:
    • Used in emergency rooms, operating rooms, and patient transfers.

11. Air Mattress Beds (Alternating Pressure Beds)

  • Description: Equipped with air bladders that alternate pressure to prevent bedsores.
  • Uses:
    • Ideal for immobile patients.
    • Prevents and treats pressure ulcers.

12. Gatch Beds

  • Description: Basic hospital beds with manual adjustments.
  • Uses:
    • Used in older hospitals or care settings with limited resources.

13. Recliner Beds

  • Description: Beds that can transform into a chair position.
  • Uses:
    • Common in recovery rooms and for post-operative care.
    • Suitable for patients who need a seated position for comfort or therapy.

14. Special Care Beds (e.g., Cardiac or Neurological Beds)

  • Description: Designed for patients with specific medical conditions.
  • Uses:
    • Provide specific support for conditions like cardiac issues or neurological problems.

Each type of bed is tailored to meet unique patient care requirements, improving comfort, safety, and treatment outcomes.