Manual hospital beds require the caregiver or user to adjust the bed manually through a hand crank. These beds are generally cheaper than the electric variants making them an option for those who cannot afford buying the latter. Though manual hospital beds need more effort to operate, it is very effective as it provides a very simple reliable solution for somebody who has lesser care needs.

An electric hospital bed is one that uses a motor to power the mechanism in making one or more adjustment of head and/or foot positions and height of bed all at the touch of a button. Such types of beds are very beneficial to a patient who must change their position time and again because of comfort, health, or treatment purposes. It comes out pricier than the manual beds, but it tends to be more convenient and easier to use by caregivers who have to do those interventions quite frequently.

Low hospital beds closely resemble a basic hospital bed but rest nearer to the ground. Such kinds of bedding become necessary when the patients fall under the category of those highly at risk of falling, for example, patients suffering memory losses like dementia or any other mobility-limiting condition. This design gives them an edge in reducing fall-related injuries while allowing caregivers to raise or lower them for purposes of care.

These are hospital beds designed to accommodate the overweight or obese patient. They feature reinforced frames and much higher weight capacities ensuring adequate support and safety for very heavy users. If you're responsible for taking care of someone with the above problem, investing in a bariatric hospital bed is the best approach to give him or her the ability to have support and comfort to heal-without any further complications while doing so.