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.PVC 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

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• 1.Model no.:KJW-M02

• 2.Approx. Dim : L192*W84*H10cm (L75.6'' x W30.1'' x H4.0'')

• 3.Net weight : 5.1 kg(12 pounds)

• 4.Sponge : 10cm

• 5.Structure : 4 folds

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• 1. 1 detachable  PVC cover

• 2. 1 layer sponge inside

• 3. 1  zipper

• 4. 2  vent holes

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• 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.