The length of a standard uk double bed is only 190cm 6ft 3 so anyone taller than 5ft 11 180cm should really opt for one that is 200cm 6ft 6 in length.
Hospital bed measurements uk.
A uk king size bed measures 200cm in length as does a superking size so either of these options would be preferable.
Hospital bed size is important because patients need to be comfortable during their stay in hospital.
If you re a particularly tall person some bed manufacturers make products that are 215cm 7ft 0 in length.
For measurements in cm see bottom of page.
Hospital beds designed for home use may be larger in size and more stylish in appearance.
The weight bearing capacity of these beds may be as much as 1 000 pounds 454 kg.
For example a patient with a bmi of up to 45 who can self position would require a bed width of 91 cm 36.
To accommodate obese patients bariatric hospital bed sizes of up to 54 inches 137 cm in width and 88 inches 223 5 cm in length can be used.
Increased safe working load of 220kg.
Harvest woburn profiling bed.
According to the findings the required size of a hospital bed can vary based on the patient s bmi and whether they can self position or not.
Variable height from 365 795mm.
The dimensions of a standard hospital bed are 38 inches in width and 84 inches in length when measured from the outside of the headboard to the footboard.
Cot uk infant bed 27 5.
Profiling bed to provide comfort for patients and carers.
Four sections for superior versatility.