A plain hospital bed (also called a standard hospital bed or manual hospital bed) is the most basic type of hospital bed, designed to provide a simple and cost-effective sleeping and resting surface for patients. Unlike advanced beds, it has no electrical adjustments or complex features.
Key features of a plain hospital bed:
- Flat frame with mattress support → usually made of metal or strong steel.
- Manual or no adjustments → some may allow simple manual backrest elevation, but many remain flat.
- Four legs or casters (wheels) → for stability and mobility.
- Headboard and footboard → often detachable, made of stainless steel or ABS plastic.
- Durability and easy cleaning → built for daily hospital use.
Common uses:
-General wards and basic patient care.
-Short-term admissions or stable patients who don’t require intensive monitoring.
-Suitable for community clinics, nursing homes, or resource-limited settings.
