In the process of purchasing medical furniture, "infusion chairs" are an indispensable part. It not only bears the patient's long-term infusion needs, but also reflects the hospital's service level of caring for patients. Faced with the reality of limited budget, how to effectively control the purchase cost of infusion chairs without sacrificing comfort and functionality has become a common concern of hospital procurement personnel and project leaders. So, how can we "afford it, use it for a long time, and sit comfortably"?

1. Clarify the functional bottom line: What is the truly "necessary" configuration?

The core function of the infusion chair is to keep the patient comfortable during the infusion process and facilitate posture adjustment. Therefore, adjustable backrests, stable armrests, and easy-to-clean fabrics are basic requirements. If the budget allows, electric adjustment, heating function or folding design can be added, but these are not necessary and should be determined according to the actual use scenario.

For example, the infusion chairs in ordinary outpatient clinics are used frequently, but the single infusion time is short (1-2 hours). You can choose manual adjustment and PU leather fabric styles, which are both durable and easy to clean. Patients in the oncology department or geriatric ward may need long-term infusion (more than 3-4 hours). At this time, advanced models with lumbar support and headrest will be more suitable to reduce the patient's discomfort.

2. Material selection: the game between durability and cost.

 Infusion chairs are high-frequency contact equipment. If the materials are poor, they will be repeatedly repaired or even replaced within three years, and the actual cost will be much higher than the initial investment.

It is recommended to give priority to:

Steel frame structure or aluminum alloy frame, which has stable support and higher load-bearing capacity;

High-density foam + medical-grade leather, which takes into account both sitting feeling and wear resistance;

Thickened armrests + stainless steel drip stand to reduce daily loss.

One-time investment, maintenance-free for more than five years, is the most worthwhile investment in B-end procurement. Don't choose low-priced products to save a few hundred yuan, as the later maintenance costs are often recovered several times.

3. Master procurement skills: bulk customization + flexible matching saves more money.

If you purchase infusion chairs in large quantities, it is recommended to cooperate with the source factory. The unit price can be further controlled in the following ways:

Bulk order + unified model: reduce production and inventory costs, better unit price;

Standard model + functional parts combination purchase: for example, standard chair with some functional chairs, to achieve balanced experience and cost control;

Universal structural design: convenient for later replacement of accessories rather than overall elimination, reducing investment pressure during the use cycle.

The purchase of infusion chairs is not the more expensive the better, but to accurately match the actual needs of the hospital. By rationally planning functions, optimizing material selection, flexibly using procurement strategies, and doing a good job of long-term maintenance, it is possible to effectively control costs while ensuring patient comfort. The next time you purchase, you may wish to try it in small batches first, evaluate the effect, and then promote it on a large scale to ensure that every penny of the budget is maximized.