What is hospital mattress ?

 A hospital mattress is also known as a medical, geriatric, or therapeutic mattress, which is designed to reduce the risk of developing pressure ulcers/bedsores or other conditions, and to alleviate back pain that occur from using a traditional mattress.

It is intended to be used to maximize the patient's comfort, safety and health when recuperating and recovering from an injury or operation in  the hospital.

A hospital mattress can be made from sponge, foam, air, gel, innerspring,coconut or a combination of these, and with different cover (woven, PVC, PU or be customized).

• 1.Wearable cloth cover with sponge  & coconut inside

• 2.Waterproof, easy to be cleaned , not easy to be wore

• 3.Protective cover with fluid zipper for fluid pollution

• 4.Vent hole for good air permeability

• 1.Model no.:KJW-M01

• 2.Approx. Dim : L192*W84*H8cm (L75.6'' x W30.1'' x H3.2'')

• 3.Net weight : 9.2 kg(20 pounds)

• 4.Sponge : 6cm

• 5.Coconut : 2cm

• 6.Structure : 4 folds

• 1. 1 wearable cloth cover

• 2. 1 layer sponge

• 3. 1 lay coconut (bottom)

• 4. 1 zipper

• 5. 4 vent holes

What is an appropriate mattress for a hospital bed ?

Before using a hospital mattress, please consider the below points carefully for a  reference to find a right mattress for the requirments.

1.) Who is going to use the mattress.

If the patient who is in bedridden, a low air loss or an alternating pressure hospital mattress would be better,which makes the patient more comfortable, and help to keep health issues like pressure ulcers from occuring.

2.) Be flexible and match the bed frame

The mattress should be able to bend with the bed frame so that the patient can achieve a variety of positons, especially in head and leg section.

3.) Pick an easy-cleaning mattress

 Generally, a hospital mattress should be both waterproof and easy to clean. If it is antimicrobial, it would be better.

4.)Pick the right size of the hospital bed mattress

The best way to pick the right size of the mattress for a hospital bed is to match the bed frame. 

(Before buying a hospital bed mattress, to measure the mattress platform of the hospital bed would be better.)

The mattress platform of KAREWAY MEDICAL hospital bed is 75.6'' long and 30.1''wide(L192*W84cm).

Measure carefully, however, as some hospital beds, like bariatric hospital beds, which will need a larger size mattress. 

5.)Consider the weight capacity

Generally, the weight capacity of a hospital bed mattress is somewhere between 300 and 450 pounds, while the capacity of the bariatric beds would be higher accordingly. A maximum capacity for a hospital bed mattress should be carefully noted.

6.)Consider a topper and a cover

The topper is made with a layer of sponge, foam, air, gel, innerspring or coconut and covered a PVC, PU, wowen.

Consider and choose one of these overlays and covers to improve blood circulation and prevent pressure ulcers.

Note:

To pick a right size for a hospital bed mattress is not only about comfort, but also is about keeping the safety.

Large gaps between the mattress and side rails, the mattress and  the head/foot board will present trapped dnager.

Therefore, choose a right mattress is important for the users and their caregivers before buying.