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Hill-Rom Versacare PC14758301 Siderail Caregiver Board, Right, OEM 147583 is a medical accessory designed for use in general clinical and facility ...
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Proactive Medical 80073-42 Cover Only for Protekt Aire 7000-42 is a medical accessory intended for clinical use where the accessory supports compat...
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Original price $240.67 - Original price $240.67Original price$240.67$240.67 - $240.67Current price $240.67| /Stryker GoBed GSQDF5090 CPR Pneumatic Gas Spring 200, OEM QDF5090
Stryker GoBed GSQDF5090 CPR Pneumatic Cylinder Gas Spring 200, OEM QDF5090 is a medical accessory designed for use in general clinical and facility...
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Original price $234.00 - Original price $234.00Original price$234.00$234.00 - $234.00Current price $234.00| /Hill-Rom Advance, Centra 42822 Universal PCBA, OEM 42822
Hill-Rom Advance, Centra 42822 High Voltage Power Brd, Universal PCBA, OEM 42822 is a medical accessory designed for use in general clinical and fa...
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Original price $234.00 - Original price $234.00Original price$234.00$234.00 - $234.00Current price $234.00| /Hill-Rom Advance 44158 Four Motor Bed Logic Control Board OEM 44158
Hill-Rom Advance 44158 Four Motor Bed Logic Control Board Assembly, OEM 44158 is a medical accessory designed for use in general clinical and facil...
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Hill-Rom Advanta PC6350102 Caregiver Switch, LH w/o Nurse Call, OEM 6350102 is a medical accessory designed for use in general clinical and facilit...
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Original price $232.30 - Original price $232.30Original price$232.30$232.30 - $232.30Current price $232.30| /Hill-Rom Versacare 14758301 VC CG Assy, Right, STD, OEM 14758301
Hill-Rom Versacare 14758301 VC CG Assy, Right, STD, OEM 14758301 is a medical accessory designed for use in general clinical and facility workflows...
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Original price $231.25 - Original price $231.25Original price$231.25$231.25 - $231.25Current price $231.25| /Proactive Medical 80041DX Pump Only for Protekt Aire 5000
Proactive Medical 80041DX Pump Only for Protekt Aire 5000 is a medical accessory intended for clinical use where the accessory supports compatible ...
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Original price $231.25 - Original price $231.25Original price$231.25$231.25 - $231.25Current price $231.25| /Proactive Medical 80073 Cover Only for Protekt Aire 7000
Proactive Medical 80073 Cover Only for Protekt Aire 7000 is a medical accessory intended for clinical use where the accessory supports compatible e...
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Original price $231.25 - Original price $231.25Original price$231.25$231.25 - $231.25Current price $231.25| /Proactive Medical 80020 5" Alt/Low Air Loss System (E0372)
Proactive Medical 80020 5" Alt/Low Air Loss System (E0372) is a medical accessory intended for clinical use where the accessory supports compatible...
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New in BoxNew out of BoxExcellentGoodPoorOEM: MRI EquipMaterial: Stretcher Common Name: Item Weight: 130 Serial Number: STR00710 SKU#: Inv-00558464 Powers On: N/A - Not Electronic Include...
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New in BoxNew out of BoxExcellentGoodPoorOEM: StrykerMaterial: Model 2030 Common Name: Critical Care Bed Manufactured Date: 2003-06-01 Item Weight: 350 Serial Number: 0308 057566 SKU#: Inv...
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New in BoxNew out of BoxExcellentGoodPoorOEM: StrykerMaterial: Model 2030 Common Name: Critical Care Bed Manufactured Date: 2003-06-01 Item Weight: 450 Serial Number: 0306 057580 SKU#: Inv...
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Original price $230.75 - Original price $230.75Original price$230.75$230.75 - $230.75Current price $230.75| /Hill-Rom CareAssist LB141281 Left Caregiver Controls, OEM 71647
Hill-Rom CareAssist LB141281 Left Caregiver Controls, OEM 71647 is a medical accessory designed for use in general clinical and facility workflows....
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Original price $275.47 - Original price $275.47Original price$275.47$275.47 - $275.47Current price $275.47| /7000202 DC DRIVE, LEG Hillrom / Baxter OEM Replacement Part
Hill-Rom Versacare 7000202 Leg Drive, OEM 7000202 is a medical accessory designed for use in general clinical and facility workflows. It supports c...
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Original price $225.13 - Original price $225.13Original price$225.13$225.13 - $225.13Current price $225.13| /Hill-Rom Affinity 3/4 Birthing Bed GS142320 Gas Spring, OEM 142320
Hill-Rom Affinity 3/4 Birthing Bed GS142320 Trendelenburg Gas Spring, OEM 142320 is a medical accessory designed for use in general clinical and fa...
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Original price $224.39 - Original price $224.39Original price$224.39$224.39 - $224.39Current price $224.39| /iMedical InTouch LB338 Right Foot Label w/ iBed, OEM QDF27-2030
iMedical InTouch LB338 Right Foot Label w/ iBed, OEM QDF27-2030 is a medical accessory designed for use in general clinical and facility workflows....
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iMedical InTouch LB339 Left Foot Label w/ iBed, OEM QDF27-2031 is a medical accessory designed for use in general clinical and facility workflows. ...
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Original price $216.74 - Original price $216.74Original price$216.74$216.74 - $216.74Current price $216.74| /Hill-Rom Transtar BT9022919 8'' Lock Caster Gray Wheel OEM 9022919
Hill-Rom Procedural, Transtar BT9022919 Transtar 8'' Total Lock Caster, With Gray Wheel, OEM 9022919 is a medical accessory designed for use in gen...
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Original price $214.09 - Original price $214.09Original price$214.09$214.09 - $214.09Current price $214.09| /Hill-Rom 6528602 Right Siderail PCB Assembly, OEM 6528602
Hill-Rom Affinity III 6528602 Patient Right Siderail Power Control PCB Assembly, OEM 6528602 is a medical accessory designed for use in general cli...
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Original price $210.73 - Original price $210.73Original price$210.73$210.73 - $210.73Current price $210.73| /Stryker InTouch LB337 Left Head Nurse/Brake Outside OEM QDF27-0907
Stryker InTouch LB337 InTouch Left Head Nurse/Brake Outside Label, OEM QDF27-0907 is a medical accessory designed for use in general clinical and f...
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Original price $210.23 - Original price $210.23Original price$210.23$210.23 - $210.23Current price $210.23| /Hill-Rom Totalcare PC144455 Weigh Frame Junction Board, OEM 144455
Hill-Rom Totalcare PC144455 Weigh Frame Junction Board, OEM 144455 is a medical accessory designed for use in general clinical and facility workflo...
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Original price $207.73 - Original price $207.73Original price$207.73$207.73 - $207.73Current price $207.73| /Stryker M Series 0753003128 Brake Ring Weldment, Gray, OEM 753003128
Stryker M-Series 1005, M Series 1015, M Series 1025, 1079, 734, 737, 738, 1027 Trauma 0753003128 Brake Ring Weldment, Gray, OEM 753003128 is a medi...
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Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00Original price $0.00$203.00$203.00 - $203.00Current price $203.00| /Hill-Rom P1170D Care Assist Bed
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New in BoxNew out of BoxExcellentGoodPoorOEM: Hill-RomMaterial: P1170D Care Assist Common Name: Bed Item Weight: 420 Serial Number: J053AH5579 SKU#: Inv-00580110 Powers On: Yes Includes Po...
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Original price $200.00 - Original price $200.00Original price$200.00$200.00 - $200.00Current price $200.00| /Proactive Medical 81051 Pressure Relieving Foam Mattress
Proactive Medical 81051 Pressure Relieving Foam Mattress is a medical accessory intended for clinical use where the accessory supports compatible e...
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Original price $197.09 - Original price $197.09Original price$197.09$197.09 - $197.09Current price $197.09| /Stryker Prime Series IM-1115700002 Side CTRL Link Kit OEM 1115700002
Stryker Prime Series Stretchers 1105/1115/1125 IM-1115700002 Side Control Linkage Kit, OEM 1115700002, 1040-025-010 is a stretcher designed for use...
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New in BoxNew out of BoxExcellentGoodPoorOEM: StrykerMaterial: 1711 Common Name: Stretcher Manufactured Date: 1999-05-01 Item Weight: 313 Serial Number: 9905030856 SKU#: Inv-00688678 Power...
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Original price $0.00 - Original price $0.00Original price $0.00$192.00$192.00 - $192.00Current price $192.00| /LINET Americas Inc 1MC5A650 Multicare Hospital Bed
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New in BoxNew out of BoxExcellentGoodPoorOEM: LINET Americas IncMaterial: 1MC5A650 Multicare Common Name: Hospital Bed Item Weight: 600 Serial Number: 20130112923 SKU#: Inv-00619778 Powers...
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Original price $191.82 - Original price $191.82Original price$191.82$191.82 - $191.82Current price $191.82| /Stryker 3002307057 Scale Load Cell Assy Head/Foot, OEM 3002307057
Stryker S2, S3, InTouch 3002307057 Scale Load Cell Assy Head/Foot, OEM 3002307057 is a medical scale designed for use in clinical intake, bariatric...
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The UMF Medical 8546 Bassinet Mattress Pad is designed for use in healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and home care environments, pr...
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What are Hospital Beds & Stretchers?
Hospital beds and hospital stretcher options are essential pieces of reliable equipment used in medical facilities, emergency rooms, and patient transport. The available hospital beds include electric adjustable models designed for long-term care, post-operative recovery, and general inpatient use. Hospital stretcher bed options range from foldable gurneys to bariatric stretcher beds, all of which are suited for higher safe working load capacities.
These products improve the patient's experience through hospital departments, offering stability from ambulance arrival to discharge and beyond. Healthcare professionals rely on this equipment for efficient transfers, mobility, and positioning, thereby ensuring patient safety at every step. With easy-wheel mobility, intuitive controls, and sturdy frames, the beds and stretchers featured are designed for durability, reliability, and support during both urgent and routine use.
Key Features to Look for
When selecting a hospital bed or hospital stretcher, prioritize features that ensure patient safety and enhance patient comfort. Adjustable side rails, safety straps, and fine-tuned height settings help staff handle patients securely. Mattress compatibility and electric controls improve patient comfort during extended stays.
For transport stretchers, consider folding mechanisms, secure locking wheels, and a strong frame that supports a high safe working load. ERs and hospital departments benefit from beds with IV pole mounts and X-ray transparency. Some stretchers also include push handles, Trendelenburg positioning, and dual side brakes for increased control during emergency use.
Quality casters, easy-clean surfaces, and weight capacity labels allow healthcare professionals to use equipment confidently and efficiently. These features combine to improve workflow, safety, and overall care quality in busy healthcare settings.
Ideal for Emergency and Transport Needs
Hospital stretcher beds in medical facilities offer critical support in emergency and patient transport situations. Lightweight, foldable stretchers provide fast deployment in ERs, trauma bays, and mixed-use hospital departments. The stretcher bed design allows patients to stay comfortably positioned during transit, featuring secure locking wheels, adjustable safety straps, and injury-minimizing padding that enhances patient comfort during rapid movement.
Some models include adjustable backrests for smoother loading into diagnostic equipment like imaging tables or X-ray units. For healthcare professionals navigating tight corridors, elevators, or crowded surgical areas, these stretchers are essential. They help reduce transfer time, ease staff workload, and maintain patient safety, even under urgent conditions.
Whether inside the facility or during ambulance transfers, reliable stretchers ensure patient safety and comfort throughout transport and into treatment.
Safety and Comfort Considerations
Safety and comfort are paramount when selecting hospital beds or stretchers. Equipment with sturdy side rails, adjustable safety straps, and reliable locking mechanisms ensures patient security during movement, especially in high-pressure environments. Hospital beds often come equipped with pressure-relief surfaces and adjustable height settings, which enhance patient comfort and reduce the risk of falls for vulnerable individuals during recovery.
Mattress compatibility and strong frames help staff position patients with ease, reducing caregiver strain and improving workflow. Effective braking systems and wheel locks improve stability during transfers in hospital departments and emergency rooms. For patient transport, stretcher beds with cushioned padding and ergonomic structure mitigate discomfort during long shifts or transfers.
By prioritizing comfort-focused design and essential safety features, healthcare professionals can improve patient outcomes, support better recovery, and reduce injury risk across care settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three main types of medical beds? +
Three common medical bed types include adjustable electric hospital beds for use with inpatient care, semi-electric beds for light clinical use, and specialty beds, such as ICU or post-operative beds, for various needs. Each is designed to support patient comfort, mobility, and safety across different hospital departments and clinical scenarios.
What is a portable hospital bed called? +
A portable hospital bed is commonly referred to as a foldable hospital stretcher, hospital cot, portable ward bed, or gurney. These beds are designed for rapid deployment in ERs and for patient transport, offering collapsible frames and wheels to facilitate movement between areas of a facility or to emergency vehicles.
What are the three main types of stretchers? +
The three main types of stretchers include manual stretchers, folding stretchers, and bariatric stretchers. Manual stretchers are height-adjustable and used in most hospitals. Folding stretchers are lightweight and ideal for emergency transport. Bariatric stretchers support higher weight capacities, offering wider frames and reinforced support for safe, secure movement of heavier patients.
How do you improvise a stretcher? +
In emergencies, you can improvise a stretcher using sturdy flat boards or even doors combined with sheets or blankets underneath the patient. You need two or more people to maintain stable grips, securing the patient with straps or cloth to prevent movement. This method supports safe transport until proper equipment arrives.