Infusion chairs are suitable for use in general practice clinics, emergency departments, infusion centers, day radiotherapy and chemotherapy centers, pediatric departments, and other departments in hospitals and clinics. According to medical standards, infusion room facilities should include infusion chairs (beds), infusion stands, and preferably a call system.
To improve the patient experience, some hospitals have upgraded their infusion facilities. University-affiliated hospitals have replaced old chairs with new infusion chairs featuring adjustable backrests and storage baskets in their emergency departments. The day radiotherapy and chemotherapy center of the First Affiliated Hospital of a Medical University has replaced old infusion chairs with adjustable reclining positions, memory foam support, and small tables. Pediatric departments often use special designs with cartoon shapes, bright colors, anti-collision strips, and entertainment tablets to alleviate children's fear.
The practice of some hospitals charging for "infusion chairs" has sparked public debate. The Hui Autonomous Region stipulates a guideline price of 5 yuan per infusion bed, with a 50% reduction to 2.5 yuan per infusion if only a seat is provided. The regulations stipulate that the cost of an infusion bed or chair alone is 3 yuan per session, while Tianjin Municipality stipulates that the cost of an outpatient infusion chair is 2 yuan per person per session. The fees are used to cover service and facility wear and tear.