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Mattresses-Decisions, decisions…#2

Welcome to our second blog on mattresses, here we hope to give you an insight into hospital bed mattresses.

Selecting the most appropriate mattress for each user’s needs is crucial to ensuring correct pressure care and management. When selecting a mattress the user’s skin should be assessed to determine the risk he or she is at from developing a pressure ulcer. This assessment can also identify the beginning of pressure damage.

Casaflex/CasaSolo range

The Casaflex range of mattresses are designed with performance and affordability in mind. They offer highly affordable pressure care solutions for those ranging from at risk to at high risk pressure ulcer development.

  • CasaSolo and CasaFlex mattresses are designed with performance and affordability in mind.
  • They offer highly affordable pressure care solutions for those ranging from at risk to at high risk of pressure ulcer development.
  • High weight capacity to suit a wide range of users • Fire retardant to BS7177:2008 Medium Hazard (Crib 5 Composite)
  • Sewn, vapour permeable and waterproof cover for breathability and hygiene

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There are four different mattresses in this range with increasing protection against ulcers:

Single Foam

Single Foam-Castellated Cut

Single Foam-Profiled on both sides

Basic Foam with Visco Elastic Foam Top

Closure Mattresses

The “Closure” fabric has been developed over a number of years to withstand up to fifty times the normal level of contact with chlorine based cleaners (usually specified as 1,000ppm) which can mean a dramatic reduction in the amount of replacement mattresses needed by a Hospital each year.

Closure has been subjected to over 100 washes with and without rinsing, whilst maintaining waterproof and physical characteristics expected from modern mattress fabrics, providing a major breakthrough in the defence against the effects of using high or inappropriate levels of chlorine.

  • Closure mattress covers are PU coated, multi-stretch, vapour permeable and waterproof knitted nylon.
  • High frequency welded seams and double-sided flaps protect the zip closures.
  • Wipe clean covers are impregnated with an anti-microbial agentin the fabric coating, which are resistant to bacterial growth, including MRSA, fungal growth and house dust mite.
  • Light coloured substrate fabric to help identify interior staining. Suitable for profiling and non-profiling bed bases

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Triflex Mattresses

Triflex is the most versatile mattress for use in all healthcare environments. Particularly suitable for Palliative Care & Nursing Homes. All these mattresses have been specifically designed to be used with our range of Home Nursing Beds. Notably all these mattresses are CE marked and have been clinically tested which is crucial for bed-bound patients. A wedge can also be supplied in big and small sizes to increase comfort and minimise leg ulcers.triflex_bed_ireland.png

  • Excellent clinical outcomes particularly for heels. Case studies show that the healing process of existing sores can be accelerated.
  • There are potential cost savings in nursing time and reduced investment in other equipment.
  • The finest quality high resilient foams used to provide excellent pressure distribution and improve patient comfort.
  • TRI-FLEX provides the resident with a comfortable, static and noiseless mattress which enables them to get a good night’s sleep, whilst relieving pressure from all areas of the body

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Casaflex Floor Mats

The CasaFlex safety floor mats have been designed to provide added security in combination with the CasaBeds. There are two versions available: one flat and one space conserving folding mat. These safety mats are commonly used with our low beds with a height range commencing 230mm. The safety mat itself has a height of 76mm. If our low beds are used in conjunction with our CasaFlex mattress CS5 (130mm high), the distance between the top of the mattress to the top of the safety mat without compression is 284mm.

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Things to consider when purchasing a mattress

Getting a good nights sleep is essential to maintaining to your health. In addition, for those who spend long periods in bed due to illness or disability, ensuring the correct mattress is essential for ones ongoing health. An inappropriate mattress can result in poor sleep as well as pressure sores and ulcers.

There are a large number of mattresses but all broadly fit into two categories:

  • Profiling bed mattresses
  • Hospital bed mattresses.

Profiling bed mattresses are similar to those found in regular beds except that they offer much greater levels of comfort and quality to users.

Hospital beds mattresses in contrast are usually very functional and are designed for long-term care bed bound patients. They are usually easily washable and contain an anti-bacterial mattress closure and cover.

At O’Sullivans Mobility Aids we offer a wide range of both profiling and hospital bed mattresses.

Here we break down a series of profiling bed mattresses:

These mattresses come in a range of sizes from 2 Ft 3″ all the ways to 6 Ft”.

Latex foam mattresses are a recent innovation to the market and are starting to become more popular because of their quality and great levels of comfort. Excellent heat reduction and breathable properties, which are more efficient than any other type of foam, allowing the mattress to breathe and keep fresh. Hypo allergenic and anti microbial, the material which prevents dust, mould and bacteria from settling in the mattress.

Pocket sprung mattresses are one of the most comfortable mattresses with an effective design that provides high levels of comfort and support where it’s needed most. They are designed to contour with your body and are constructed of numerous individual springs that move independently, giving an exceptional amount of support and cushioning. A pocket sprung mattress uses these individual springs to respond to everyone’s individual body weight, increasing their usability and comfort

Memory foam has a unique open cell structure that reacts and responds to body heat and weight by moulding to the contours of your body, therefore optimising the support it provides. It is the most effective material for relieving pressure points and used for prevention of pressure sores and has multiple orthopaedic benefits making a huge difference to your quality of sleep. This mattress is made up of 7cm of memory foam bonded onto 15cm of reflex foam.Memory Foam mattresses are the most expensive mattress type in this range.

The pocket sprung foam mattress: part of the mattress is made with superior quality springs providing the familiar bounce of a traditional mattress. A 7cm layer of high density memory foam is added to provide excellent comfort and support, moulding to your body for a comfortable night’s sleep. Owing to the Thermal properties associated with memory foam this provides a warmer option during the winter months. Alternatively you can turn the mattress and sleep comfortably on the cooler side of the 500 pocket spring system, thus providing a firmer support where needed.

No Turn Memory Foam Mattress: Memory foam has a unique open cell structure that reacts and responds to body heat and weight by moulding to the contours of your body, therefore optimising the support it provides. It is the most effective material for relieving pressure points and used for prevention of pressure sores and has multiple orthopaedic benefits making a huge difference to your quality of sleep. This mattress is made up of 5cm memory foam bonded onto 15cm of reflex foam.

Reflex Foam Mattress Code:  Luxurious Reflex mattress, ribbed carefully to work in harmony with your body. The Completely Filler-Free Reflex achieves the most outstanding levels of performance, shape retention and long term durability. Its unique construction ensures excellent mattress ventilation

Here is a guide to mattress firmness:

pocket sprung mattress Soft/Medium

latex foam mattress Soft/Medium

reflex foam mattress Medium/Firm

memory foam mattress Firm

Next weeks blog will discuss hospital bed mattresses.

Don’t hesitate to contact us with regard to any queries,

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