Hospital Beds

A hospital bed is one of the most important pieces of equipment in any clinical or care environment. The right bed directly affects patient safety, comfort, pressure injury risk, and the physical demands placed on nursing staff during every shift. Vital Medical supplies a comprehensive range of hospital beds — from cost-effective 2-function manual beds for general wards and home care, to fully adjustable 3-function high-low beds, and advanced 5-function electric beds for ICU, HDU, and high-dependency clinical environments.

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Manual Hospital Beds — 2 and 3 Function

Manual hospital beds use hand cranks to adjust patient positioning without the need for electrical power — making them reliable, low-maintenance, and suitable for environments where power supply is inconsistent or where simplicity is preferred. Our 2-function manual beds provide independent backrest and knee rest adjustment at a fixed height, covering the core positioning requirements for general ward, sub-acute, frail care, and home nursing use. Our 3-function manual beds add crank-operated height adjustment — allowing the bed to be raised for nursing tasks and lowered for safe patient transfers — supporting safe manual handling practice for clinical staff.

All manual beds in our range are available in standard 135kg and heavy-duty 200kg safe working load configurations, with options for mobile castor-fitted beds and stationary anti-slip-footed beds depending on the environment.

Electric Hospital Beds — 3 and 5 Function

Electric hospital beds use motorised actuators to adjust backrest, knee rest, and height at the touch of a button — eliminating the physical effort of crank adjustment and enabling precise, incremental positioning for patients with complex care needs. 5-function electric beds add Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg tilt to the standard three functions, providing the full range of clinical positioning required for ICU, HDU, cardiac, respiratory, and post-operative care. Electric beds reduce nursing workload, support independent patient repositioning via bedside handsets, and are the standard of care in high-acuity and specialist clinical settings.

Choosing the Right Hospital Bed

The choice between a 2-function, 3-function, or 5-function bed — and between manual and electric operation — depends on the patient population, clinical environment, staffing model, and budget. A 2-function fixed-height bed is appropriate for stable patients in general wards or home care. A 3-function manual or electric bed suits most acute ward environments where height adjustment and safe patient handling are priorities. A 5-function electric bed is the standard for ICU, HDU, and any environment requiring Trendelenburg positioning for haemodynamic or respiratory management.

All hospital beds supplied by Vital Medical are sourced from reputable manufacturers and are available with matched mattress options. Contact our team for advice on selecting the right bed configuration for your facility.