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ICU beds, standard beds, nursing beds... How should medical institutions accurately procure beds?

2025-09-04 10:28:53

In a medical institution's equipment configuration, hospital beds are one of the most crucial pieces of furniture. Whether in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a tertiary hospital or a primary care clinic or nursing home, every bed is directly related to patient comfort, safety, and treatment efficiency. So, when purchasing beds, how can hospitals accurately select ICU beds, standard beds, and nursing beds based on different scenarios to truly maximize their investment returns?

 

1. Applicable Departments and Patient Types (Prerequisites for Accurate Procurement):

 

ICU/CCU/HICU (Intensive Care Unit): Patients are critically ill and completely dependent on equipment and support. Core requirements include: full life support compatibility, precise positioning (such as cardiac chair positioning, turning and expectoration), emergency transport capabilities, high load-bearing capacity, and X-ray transparency.

 

General Wards (Medical, Surgical, etc.): Patients can partially care for themselves. Core requirements include comfort, safety (such as double-sided fall protection rails), basic position adjustment (back raising and leg bending), durability, and easy cleaning.

 

Geriatrics/Rehabilitation/Nursing Homes: Patients reside long-term and experience functional decline. Core requirements include a homelike appearance, bedsore prevention, a comfortable lifting height (for easy in and out of bed), and nursing efficiency (such as height adjustment to reduce the burden on the lumbar support).

 

Obstetrics: Core requirements include a dedicated delivery position, crib compatibility, and safety.

 

Emergency/Emergency Rooms: Core requirements include ultra-fast lifting, flexibility, and durability.

 

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2. Scenario-Based Procurement Plan Recommendations.

 

a. ICU Bed Procurement Plan:

 

Recommended Type: Fully Electric Multi-Function ICU Bed.

 

Core Features: Must be equipped with all advanced positioning features, CPR release, four or more siderails, a fully X-ray-transparent bed frame, and multiple device rails and sockets.

 

b. General Bed Procurement Plan:

 

Recommended Type: Manual double- or triple-crank bed.

 

Core Functions: Meets basic back lift and leg flexion needs, durable and easy to clean.

 

c. Nursing Bed/Elderly Care Bed Purchasing Plan:

 

Recommended Types: Electric or manual nursing beds.

 

Core Functions: Features include a liftable backrest, anti-fall design, optional commode and dining table, and a welcoming appearance.