Ambulance beds, or stretcher systems, are specifically designed to provide comfort and safety to patients being transported to medical facilities. These beds are constructed with durability and versatility in mind, enabling healthcare professionals to manage a wide range of medical emergencies. The design of modern ambulance beds includes features like adjustable heights, retractable side rails, and quick-release mechanisms that facilitate swift patient handling during critical situations.

Many medical conditions, especially cardiovascular illnesses, require the patient to change their position in ways they can’t achieve in an ordinary bed. These can include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and patients with severe cardiac conditions who can leave the bed but must avoid physical strain can also qualify for hospital bed coverage. These patients may need to have the head of the bed elevated more than 30 degrees due to their medical issues, but this usually comes after the doctor considers pillows or wedges and rules them out.