176 devices · GMDN 35563
Bariatric beds are heavy-duty hospital beds engineered to safely support patients with significantly elevated body weight—typically exceeding 500 kg—where standard beds would pose structural risks. Clinically, they provide adjustable features like height, backrest, and knee-break to enhance patient mobility, comfort, and care accessibility while minimizing strain on staff.
These devices are regulated as medical equipment, often requiring compliance with electrical safety standards and load-bearing specifications. They’re typically supplied as hospital-grade beds, sold to healthcare facilities rather than consumers, and may include optional features like integrated scales for patient weight monitoring.
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