3. Consumables Supplies such as gloves, alcohol swabs, gauze pads, and syringes are critical for infection control and patient care and are standard on most emergency trolleys.

The market dynamics also play a role in determining hospital bed prices. Economic conditions, supply chain issues, and global events, such as pandemics, can lead to fluctuations in prices. For instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a surge in demand for hospital beds, resulting in increased prices. Hospitals were under pressure to expand capacities, and many faced challenges in sourcing affordable beds quickly.