Quick answer: The 3-function bed at KSh 120,000 gives electric backrest, height and knee. The 5-function ICU bed at KSh 320,000 adds Trendelenburg, reverse Trendelenburg and CPR release. Buy the 5-function only when a clinical team has asked for those positions.
Side by side
| 3-function | 5-function ICU | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 120,000 | KSh 320,000 |
| Backrest, height, knee | Yes | Yes |
| Trendelenburg | No | Yes |
| CPR release | No | Yes |
| Central locking castors | No | Yes |
| Typical buyer | Home care, private rooms, HDU | ICU, HDU, high-acuity wards |
What Trendelenburg and CPR release are for
Trendelenburg tilts the platform head-down, and reverse Trendelenburg head-up. Clinical teams use those positions in specific situations that they judge at the bedside. CPR release drops the backrest flat in one movement so compressions can start on a firm surface. These are ward functions, used by trained staff.
The verdict
For home care, take the 3-function bed and spend the KSh 200,000 difference on nursing hours, physiotherapy or a proper mattress. For a facility commissioning an ICU or HDU bay, the 5-function bed is the correct equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 5-function bed at home?
Almost certainly not. Buy it only if the clinical team managing the patient has asked for Trendelenburg or CPR release.
Is a 3-function bed enough for HDU?
Many HDU bays run on 3-function beds. The clinical lead should make that call for your unit.
One call decides it
Describe the patient in a sentence. We tell you which one and why.
Page updated 2026-09-08. Prices confirmed on the call before dispatch.