A bed that’s easy to live with

In a busy ward, a bed has to do more than hold a patient. It has to be moved for cleaning, wheeled to a new position, and adjusted several times a day without fuss. This bed is designed around that routine.

The backrest and knee section are raised using the crank handle on the side of the frame. A few turns and the patient is sitting at a comfortable angle. Turn it back, and the bed is flat again. Nobody has to lift, and nobody needs a power socket.

What sets this model apart?

ABS head and foot panels. Unlike bare metal bars, these panels are moulded plastic with a smooth surface. Dust and spills wipe off in seconds, and there are no gaps where dirt collects. The blue inserts also make the bed easy to spot in a ward.

Castors. The wheels make it simple to reposition the bed for cleaning, room changes, or moving a patient to another area. [Confirm: locking castors? Yes. No, size in inches.]

Perforated bed top. Airflow helps keep the patient comfortable during long stays, and the holes make washing and drying quicker.

Steel frame. A powder-coated steel frame gives the bed a firm, stable base under regular daily use.

Who buys this bed

• Hospitals and nursing homes that want an easy-to-clean bed for general wards
• Clinics and day-care centres
• Families arranging a proper care bed at home for an elderly parent or a patient recovering after surgery
• Rehabilitation and physiotherapy setups

If you are choosing for home use, measure the room and door width first, since a bed with castors is only useful if it can actually be moved through your space.

Cleaning and care

Wipe the ABS panels and frame with a mild disinfectant. Avoid harsh solvents on the plastic. Check that the castors turn freely, clear any hair or thread wrapped around the wheels, and oil the crank now and then. If a castor has a lock, test it before every patient transfer.