What is a bed shower?

What is a bed shower?
A shower gurney, also called a shower bed, is utilized in hospitals, care facilities, and individual residences to transport an immobile person to and from a bathing area. Some are multi-positional while others are flat, and most are adjustable in height for caregiver safety.
What is a shower pan?
Your shower pan is the part of your shower that makes up the floor and directs the water down your drain. Each shower pan is installed with a slight slope—allowing all of your excess shower water to roll off of it and go down your drain. Think of your shower pan like a funnel.Jun 3, 2019
Who puts shower pans?
Plumbers generally install the shower liner, new drain trap and strainer. In the old days, when lead and copper were used, you wouldn't expect the tile person to install the pan...
What is a shower bed?
- A shower bed, otherwise known as a shower pan, is the foundation element of a shower. It protects the floor underneath from water damage and provides a base for the tile. Although manufactured plastic pans are available, a custom shower bed made out of concrete is the optimal choice.
Why choose a concrete shower bed?
- It protects the floor underneath from water damage and provides a base for the tile. Although manufactured plastic pans are available, a custom shower bed made out of concrete is the optimal choice. It will last for generations when installed properly, ensuring your shower investment will stand up to the test of time.
What makes a shower/changing bed comfortable?
- The shower/changing bed is characterized by its level of comfort. The bed’s double-sided slats are made of polyurethane (PUR) which is a flexible and soft material giving the user a smooth base on the bench. The slats have a soft top side, which makes them very comfortable to lie on and a flatter side for easier rolling of the user.
How does the electric height adjustment work on a shower bed?
- The carer can use the electrical height adjustment to set the shower bed at the desired level. For example, the bed can be lowered for easy transfer of the user onto the shower/changing bed, and once the user lies safely, the carer can raise the bed to a comfortable working height.

