As manufactures of hospital beds for over 4 decades, one of the most frequently asked questions we get is “What is a fowler bed?” with a close second being “What type of hospital bed do I need?”
It can be confusing for a first time buyer to understand what type of hospital bed they require along with which functions. Our hope is that this article will help make that decision just a little easier.
Often misspelled as Semi Flower Bed or Flower Bed, these beds are actually named for the position they enable the patient to sit in. The positions being named for Dr George Ryerson Fowler, the doctor who discovered that certain seated and semi seated positions helped alleviate various issues for patients.
General Ward Bed
Semi Fowler Bed
This bed is usually used in wards and some private rooms at a hospital.
Fowler Bed
3 Function Bed
5 Function Bed
These beds are generally found in ICU and higher-end patient rooms as they have the most functions.
We hope this article was helpful in explaining the differences of various types of hospital beds. We have 4 decades of manufacturing experience under our belt. If you are still confused, feel free to call us at 040-24603396 or 040-23205454 or visit us at our showrooms at Nampally Station Road, Hyderabad, India.
