Moreover, side rails are crucial for the positioning of patients. Surgical procedures often require specific and sometimes unconventional angles to give surgeons optimal access to the area being treated. The adjustable nature of side rails allows for versatility in positioning, accommodating various surgical needs ranging from orthopedic to cardiovascular operations. This adaptability ensures that surgeons can work efficiently and effectively, minimizing the time required for each procedure.

A heavy duty extra wide hospital bed (E0301, E0303) is covered if the patient meets one of the criteria for a fixed height hospital bed and the patient's weight is more than 350 pounds, but does not exceed 600 pounds.