How Does An Electric Hospital Bed Work?

Electric beds combine comfort and functionality to make life easier for users and caregivers carrying out any duties. The electrical bed plugs into an outlet, and the user controls it with a remote attached to the side of the bed. The drive system must operate with a VDE-approved power source – 220V, 50/60Hz mains socket.

The power drives the user’s ability to put the bed in different positions, eliminating the physical labor one would need to operate a semi-electric or manual hospital bed. Adjustable positioning allows the user to increase the backrest elevation to up to 90 degrees. The lower part of the bed can also be adjusted, which can help increase comfort and circulation in the lower limbs.

The power makes hospital beds easy to adjust. The user can reshape the position themselves using a hand controller without relying on a health care worker or family member to do it for them. On top of the control one has over the bed’s feet and head, they can also change the height of an electric bed. If they need to get out of bed, they can lower the mattress to make the process safer; it can then rise to let caregivers reach the patient. The added freedom of movement can improve the user’s feelings of independence.

For caregivers, there are safety features to keep patients secure. The hand controller, for instance, has a locking function on the back of the device, which the caregiver can operate with a key switch.