When you or a loved one have experienced a traumatic medical event such as a stroke or heart attack, you may need additional care, even if you are at home. Sometimes healing at home means staying in bed for long periods of time. A person may even be bedridden. If this is the case, one of the medical equipment items you should consider is a home hospital bed that has controls to raise, lower, and adjust the bed’s position. This type of bed is also easier for a caregiver. If you get a home hospital bed, you will also need a good hospital mattress. Learn more about this important item below.
What is a Hospital Mattress?
A home medical or hospital mattress is essentially the same type of mattress used in beds you will find in a hospital room. It is designed to assist the recuperation of the person using it by supporting the patient in the prone position, while also being adjustable at both the foot and at the head of the bed.
A hospital bed mattress can be composed of various materials, including regular inner springs, water, foam, gel, or air. The specific materials you select in a mattress typically depend upon the patient using the mattress and their needs. Those trying to prevent bedsores, for example, typically choose between foam, air, alternating pressure, or low air loss mattresses.
In addition to material differences, a hospital mattress is more durable, less likely to cause bedsores, is waterproof and antimicrobial, and is easier to care for than traditional mattresses. It should be noted that traditional mattresses do not work on hospital beds and should not be used.
