There are many types of hospital beds, which can be divided according to different dimensions. The functions of a hospital bed determine its use. There is an overview of various hospital bed types.
Classify Hospital Bed Types By The Needs Of Patients
Standard Hospital Bed
Standard hospital beds refer to two-function or three-function hospital beds. The beds in general hospital wards are mainly two-function hospital beds or three-function hospital beds. This type of bed can meet the needs of patients to stand up and adjust the posture of their legs, and can also meet the needs of nurses to adjust the height of the hospital bed when caring for patients. It is suitable for regular wards.
Ultra Low Hospital Bed
The bed frame of the ultra-low hospital bed can be adjusted to a very low position. It is suitable for elderly people with limited mobility or patients who are prone to falling. Its extremely low height makes it easier for patients to get in and out of bed, and also reduces the risk of patients falling from the bed and getting injured. The ultra-low hospital bed also provides convenience for patient transfer and some bedside nursing work.
Children Hospital Bed
The size of a children’s hospital bed is smaller than that of a regular hospital bed. Children’s hospital beds generally use fully enclosed guardrails to prevent children from falling off the hospital bed at night. Children’s hospital beds are brightly colored, mainly blue and pink, and the patterns are mostly cartoons, which can soothe the psychology of hospitalized children. Children’s hospital beds are generally used in pediatric wards.
Obstetrics And Gynecology Hospital Bed
Obstetric hospital beds are specially designed for pregnant women who are about to give birth. The lower half of the bed is usually equipped with accessories such as leg supports. It can help pregnant women adjust their posture during delivery, making it easier for doctors to observe the baby’s position when delivering the baby. After delivery, it is convenient for mothers to take care of the mothers who have completed delivery.
Orthopedic Traction Bed
The orthopedic traction bed is designed with a traction frame based on the conventional hospital bed. It is designed for orthopedic patients, who can perform traction every day according to the doctor’s plan to promote physical recovery. Its bed frame is relatively stable, which can avoid unnecessary movement and pain for patients.
Dialysis Hospital Bed
Dialysis beds are generally more comfortable and stable. Because patients need to lie on the bed for several hours during dialysis. Dialysis beds will have some anti-slip designs, and there will also be accessories such as trays and infusion stands to assist doctors in treatment.
ICU Beds
ICU beds have many functions. They are equipped with functions such as weighing, ECG detection, and CPR emergency reset functions to monitor the patient’s physical condition. ICU beds can adjust the patient’s position to a suitable position. These functions can better monitor the patient’s physical condition and make it easier for doctors to take better care of the patient.
Rehabilitation Beds
The rehabilitation bed is designed for patients who have undergone surgery or need rehabilitation training. It has a standing function to help patients increase the strength of their lower limbs. The upper part of the bed is equipped with a traction frame, which can provide support for patients with lower limb weakness during standing training. In addition, the positions of the two legs of the rehabilitation bed can be adjusted separately, which can promote blood circulation in the patient’s legs and disperse pressure.
Classify Hospital Bed Types By Operation Mode
Manual Bed
Manual hospital beds adjust the bed’s posture through a crank connected to the bed frame push rod. The number of cranks on the bed increases as the bed’s functions increase. Manual beds are suitable for ordinary wards and wards where patients do not need to adjust their posture frequently. The cost is lower than that of electric hospital beds.
Semi-electric Hospital Bed
The back and leg adjustment functions of the semi-electric hospital bed are achieved through remote control, while the height adjustment function is achieved through a crank. The cost of a semi-electric hospital bed is lower than that of a fully electric hospital bed, but the operation is also more convenient than that of a manual bed.
Fully Electric Hospital Bed
Full electric hospital beds control the posture of hospital beds through remote control or panel. The remote control is connected to the motor to push the push rod to adjust the posture of the hospital bed. Electric hospital beds are suitable for use in wards and ICU wards where patients need to adjust their posture frequently. Remote control operation is convenient and labor-saving.
Classify Hospital Bed Types By Function
One Function Hospital Bed
One function hospital bed has the function of helping patients get up, and is suitable for ordinary wards. One function hospital bed is divided into electric and manual hospital beds, which need to be selected according to needs, and manual hospital beds are the majority.
Two Function Hospital Bed
The two-function hospital bed has two functions: back rest and leg rest. This can help patients move their backs and legs, and relieve the pressure on the body caused by long-term platform. The two-function hospital bed is divided into electric and manual hospital beds, which need to be selected according to needs.
Three Function Hospital Bed
The three-function hospital bed has an additional height adjustable function based on the two-function hospital bed. This function can help nursing staff to better perform bedside care. The three-function hospital bed is divided into electric and manual hospital beds, which need to be selected according to needs.
Five Function Hospital Bed
The five-function hospital bed has two more functions, forward tilt and backward tilt, based on the three-function hospital bed. These two functions can be used in certain emergency situations. Usually the five-function hospital bed is used in the ICU ward. The five-function hospital bed is generally an electric hospital bed, which is operated by remote control.
Seven Function Hospital Bed
The seven-function hospital bed has two more functions, left tilt and right tilt, based on the five-function hospital bed. These two functions can help nursing staff tilt the bed at a certain angle when performing bedside care. The seven-function hospital bed is generally an electric hospital bed, which is operated by remote control.
Multifunctional Hospital Bed
Multifunctional hospital beds may have additional functions such as weight monitoring and CPR based on the seven-function hospital beds. They are generally used in ICU wards and are usually remotely controlled and electrically operated.
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Hospital Bed Functions Explained
- Back rest: The back of the hospital bed can be raised by a crank or remote control to assist the patient to stand up.
- Leg rest: The leg of the hospital bed can be raised by a crank or remote control to relieve the pressure on the patient’s legs.
- Height adjustable: The overall lifting and lowering of the hospital bed can be controlled by a crank or remote control to facilitate the patient to get out of bed and the nursing staff to perform bedside care.
- Trendelenburg Position: The head is low and the feet are high, which can reduce lower limb edema and increase blood supply to the brain.
- Reverse Trendelenburg Position: The head is high and the feet are low, which can reduce the patient’s breathing burden and reduce gastric acid reflux.
- Lean to the left: The hospital bed is tilted to the left, which is convenient for the nursing staff to perform nursing work on the left side of the hospital bed.
- Lean to the right: The hospital bed is tilted to the right, which is convenient for the nursing staff to perform nursing work on the right side of the hospital bed.
- Weighing function: The weighing function of the hospital bed can display the patient’s weight and can intuitively observe the patient’s weight changes.
- CPR function: The one-button reset function can restore the patient to a flat state in an emergency.
