Bewatec Smart Healthcare Center
In daily clinical care, conducting X-ray examinations for bedridden or critically ill patients remains a major challenge. Especially in departments like the ICU, rehabilitation, and orthopedics, patients are often fragile and in complex conditions. Transporting them for imaging usually requires the coordination of multiple medical staff, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and can even pose risks of secondary injuries or complications during the transfer.
To address this long-standing clinical pain point, Bewatec has introduced an innovative solution—a hospital bed that transforms into a “mobile X-ray station”. With this upgrade, patients no longer need to be moved for imaging. Instead, high-quality X-ray scans can be completed directly at the bedside, improving clinical efficiency and delivering a more patient-centered care experience.
Can a Hospital Bed Really Perform X-rays?
The Secret Lies in One Key Component
At the heart of this innovation is the optional HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) X-ray translucent board, also known as the “Compact Board.” Made from high-performance materials, this board allows X-rays to pass through with minimal interference, ensuring clear and accurate imaging results—perfect for bedside scans.
Compared to traditional hospital beds, those equipped with the HPL board gain imaging capabilities without any need for structural changes. The bed can be wheeled directly into the X-ray room or paired with a mobile X-ray unit, enabling seamless and efficient diagnostic procedures.
This significantly reduces equipment transfers and eliminates the need for risky patient movement, solving one of the most persistent problems in patient care.
From Critical Care to Rehab: One Bed, Multiple Uses
The HPL board offers exceptional clinical adaptability. Its application spans a wide range of departments and scenarios, from emergency rooms and ICUs to orthopedics and rehabilitation.
In ICUs, where even minimal movement can destabilize a patient’s condition, bedside X-ray imaging becomes a safer alternative.
In orthopedic and post-op care, the risk of further injury from patient transfer is minimized.
In rehabilitation, where patients require regular progress checks, examinations can be performed without the need for relocation.
In emergency transport or disaster response, mobile beds with X-ray functionality can provide immediate diagnostic support on-site.
Notably, the HPL board is compatible with various bed types, including transport stretchers and electric hospital beds, making it a flexible solution for a wide range of clinical environments.
Easing the Burden: More Efficient for Staff, More Comfortable for Patients
For healthcare professionals, this feature brings more than just convenience—it improves workflow efficiency and reduces the potential for human error. By minimizing the need for patient handling, caregivers can reallocate their time and energy to delivering quality care.
For patients, this “no-transfer” approach to imaging reduces both physical discomfort and psychological stress, providing a smoother, less invasive experience that respects their dignity and well-being.
Smart Healthcare, Starting with a Single Innovation
What may seem like a simple component—the HPL board—is in fact the product of Bewatec’s deep understanding of clinical workflows and commitment to innovation in smart medical equipment. As a leader in intelligent hospital bed technology, Bewatec continues to refine its product design with a patient-centric mindset and a drive for operational excellence.
Looking ahead, Bewatec will further leverage technology to transition medical equipment from functional tools to intelligent clinical solutions, enhancing every examination with efficiency, precision, and compassion.
When the bed stays still and the image comes to life, we’re not just streamlining a procedure—we’re preserving patient dignity and elevating the quality of care.
Post time: May-07-2025
