Different Hospital Mattresses Have Different Functions

Different types of hospital mattresses have different functions, aiming at providing patients with the support, comfort and preventing or treating pressure ulcers (bedsores). According to the specific needs of patients, such as mobility, health status and nursing goals, the design and function of hospital mattresses can be different.

Therapeutic Hospital Mattress Use Are Classified by Purpose  

General ward mattress: mainly used in general internal medicine, surgery and other wards to provide basic comfort and support for patients. Its function is relatively basic, focusing on comfort and hygiene, and it can meet the daily needs of most patients.

Intensive care unit mattress (ICU mattress): This kind of hospital bed mattress is specially designed for critically ill patients. In addition to the comfort and hygiene characteristics of mattresses in ordinary wards, it also adds many special functions. For example, more accurate pressure regulation function to prevent the occurrence of pressure ulcers; Better compatibility with various life support equipment, such as the connection of ventilators, dialysis machines and other equipment.

Mattress in rehabilitation ward: used for patients in rehabilitation period, and there may be some designs to assist rehabilitation. For example, some rehabilitation medical bed mattresses have massage function to promote blood circulation and muscle recovery of patients' limbs through slight vibration or massage stimulation.

Mattress in Hospitals Are Classified by Material  

Sponge mattress: sponge is the main filling material, and the price is relatively close to the people. Sponge has good elasticity and can provide a certain degree of comfort, but it may be inferior in breathability and support.

Memory foam mattress: As mentioned above, memory foam mattress can adapt to the shape and weight of human body, providing good support and comfort. Its price is usually higher than that of sponge mattress, but it has obvious advantages in the care of long-term bedridden patients.

Spring mattress (including medical use): There are springs in the hospital bed mattress, and the quality and quantity of the springs will affect the support and comfort of the mattress. Generally, medical spring mattresses are wrapped with other soft materials to avoid the discomfort caused by the direct contact of the spring with the patient's body, and at the same time, it can enhance the hygiene of the mattress.

Key Points of Selection of Hospital Mattress  

Patient's condition and needs: Choose a suitable mattress according to the patient's disease type, physical condition and rehabilitation needs. For example, for patients with spinal injury, it may be necessary to choose a mattress with good spinal support function; For burn patients, it is important to consider the hygiene and anti-adhesion of mattresses.

Ward environment and equipment: consider whether the hospital bed mattress can cooperate well with the medical equipment in the ward and the cleaning and disinfection requirements of the ward. If the ward is often disinfected, the material of the mattress needs to be able to withstand the corrosion of disinfectant.

Budget: The price of hospital mattresses with different types and functions varies greatly, which needs to be comprehensively considered according to the hospital budget. At the same time, we should also weigh the relationship between the quality and performance of the mattress and the price to ensure the selection of products with high cost performance.