The electric hospital bed with a flat position function provides an essential, foundational capability that is critical for a wide range of clinical and comfort needs. The ability to quickly and effortlessly return the bed deck to a completely horizontal, level plane is a fundamental requirement for many medical procedures, including physical examinations, certain surgeries, CPR (often facilitated by a dedicated, rapid CPR release mechanism), and patient rest. This flat position is also the standard for sleeping, providing a stable and uniform support surface that is necessary for proper spinal alignment and restorative sleep. In electric beds, achieving this position is done with precision and smoothness via the motorized controls, eliminating the manual effort and potential for inaccuracy associated with manual cranks. This feature is seamlessly integrated with other adjustable functions like height and section articulation, making it a versatile base from which all other positions are derived. The reliability and ease of achieving a true, stable flat position is a basic yet indispensable attribute of any professional grade electric hospital bed, ensuring it can meet the diverse demands of patient care across all healthcare settings, from emergency rooms and operating theaters to general wards and private homes.