Hospital Bed Selection Guide: Fixed, Manual, Electric & ICU Beds

RIFE Medical Buying Guide

Hospital Bed Selection: Fixed, Manual, Electric & ICU Beds

Choose the bed by clinical workflow, patient mobility, positioning needs, monitoring requirements, room layout and the level of powered adjustment—not by feature count alone.

RIFE ICU hospital bed

Which hospital-bed type fits the requirement?

Fixed flat bed
For straightforward patient accommodation where powered articulation is not required.
Manual bed
For facilities that need position adjustment without electric motors.
Electric bed
For frequent powered position and height changes.
ICU bed
For critical-care workflows requiring advanced positioning and monitoring-related functions.

Compare three RIFE bed configurations

Feature comparison

Feature Flat Bed ICU Bed B ICU Bed A
Height Fixed 500 mm 460–800 mm 460–800 mm
Powered adjustment No 5 motors 4 motors
Weighing scale No Yes, 0–180 kg stated Yes, 0–180 kg stated
Distinctive function Simple fixed platform 0–30° lateral tilt One-button cardiac position
Typical decision driver Basic ward/clinic accommodation Critical care with lateral-positioning need Critical care with cardiac-position workflow

What hospitals should specify before ordering

  • Department and patient-care setting
  • Fixed, manual or powered positioning requirement
  • Required height range and bed-platform size
  • Need for weighing, lateral tilt or preset positions
  • Mattress and accessory requirements
  • Doorway, lift and room-clearance limits
  • Quantity and delivery location

Need help matching the bed to the ward or ICU?

Send the clinical application, required functions, quantity and site constraints. RIFE Medical can help shortlist the appropriate bed configuration.

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Electric bed option