The difference between a medical bed and a normal bed

There are significant differences in design, function and application of medical beds and regular beds:

Adjustability

Medical Bed: Equipped with electric or manual controls that adjust height, head/leg position and tilt angle to help patient care (e.g., reduce pressure ulcers or assistive activities).
Normal bed: Usually fixed to the structure, placing comfort over functional adjustments.

Safety features

Medical bed: Includes side rails to prevent falls, brakes for stable and emergency descent systems for emergencies.
Ordinary bed: Apart from the basic framework, there is a lack of special safety mechanisms.

Materials and hygiene

Medical Bed: Use antibacterial waterproofing materials to withstand frequent cleaning and reduce the risk of infection‌.
Ordinary bed: Pay attention to beauty and comfort, and often use fabrics that are not suitable for medical environments.

Mobility and integration

Medical bed: designed with wheels for easy transportation and integrates medical equipment (such as oxygen delivery systems or monitoring equipment).
Normal bed: fixed, incompatible with clinical tools.

Medical beds prioritize patient safety, caregiver efficiency and clinical adaptability, while regular beds serve general comfort and home use‌.