Bariatric Hospital Bed - Heavy Duty & Adjustable Suppliers

The dimensions depend on model and manufacturer but a bariatric bed can have a width of 1,300mm or more and a length of over 2,000mm. The height of bariatric beds can be adjusted up to 800mm as per the patient's requirement. Almost all beds now have adjustable weight and length features which make them adjustable to the patient's needs.

Yes, you may need a special bariatric mattress as they best perform with a flexible mattress that can work perfectly with bed changing angles and patients' postures. To compensate for heavy weight individuals a special mattress may also be needed that can take the weight of a few hundred Kgs.

Bariatric beds are designed and manufactured to resist heavy load and fatigue. High strength metal tube structure and robust design allow beds to take up to 500 kg of external load. All their mechanisms like height adjustment or patient posture adjustment can work against this external load.

• Load capacity - How much load a bed is designed to take? Not all beds designed for bariatric patients can take the load of 500 kgs and the ones that can are expensive. You need to know your load capacity before selecting the bed.
• Overall dimensions - Depending on your requirements and application you may need to consider the bed dimensions. Beds designed for big hospital rooms are not fit for ambulances or small clinics.
• Bed adjusting dimensions - You need to know how much the bed can be adjusted. Each model has its priorities and limitations.
• Functions - You may only need basic functions or you may need all of the advanced functions of physical therapy. Beds with more advanced functions are more expensive than a basic model.

A basic manual bariatric bed can cost around $3,000 to $5,000 while a similar electric bariatric bed can cost up to $12,000. An advanced bariatric bed will all advance function for physical therapy and all electric systems can cost from $30,000 up to $90,000.

No, you don’t need any certifications or training for using a bariatric bed although only a medical professional should use it for treating medically challenged patients.

As bariatric beds are for medical patients, cleaning is of high importance for the health of both the patient and medical personnel. A bariatric bed needs a proper and thorough cleaning before and after a new patient. This can involve disinfection surface cleaning and changing bed sheets.

Bariatric beds have a robust design and they are manufactured with high standards so they do not need any regular maintenance on any of their parts. A bi-annual or annual maintenance may involve lubricating moving joints, mechanical mechanism of screw and slider, checking electronic wiring and circuits, and replacement of any broken or fractured part.