Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for any person, more so for patients who need a complete rest.  The problem is, there are just nights wherein you just can’t get complete sleep because of distractions. For one, your bed might not be comfortable, which causes you to wake up in the middle of the night. But don’t worry, one of the patient care products that Mobility Paradise offers is a medical-grade mattress.

For patients who find it difficult to lay down or sleep on regular mattresses, having a medical-grade mattress will undoubtedly improve their quality of life. Not only will a medical-grade mattress improve their sleep, but it will also improve their overall posture by preventing muscle sores caused by uneven mattresses.

Patients won’t ever have to worry about experiencing bed sores or pressure ulcers with a medical-grade mattress. For one, an alternating pressure mattress is specially designed to prevent and treat pressure ulcers. This kind of medical-grade mattress allows bedridden patients or seniors who live in nursing facilities to sleep like a baby without worrying about experiencing muscle pains.  

 Why Should You Get a Medical-Grade Mattress?

RELIEVES PRESSURE PAIN AND TREATS BEDSORE

With a medical-grade mattress, you get to sleep comfortably without worrying about having muscle or joint pains. This is perfect for injured patients, post-surgery patients, and the elderly with brittle bones and weakened muscles. Most medical-grade mattresses are designed to optimize weight distribution and reduce pressure spots, which is one of the most effective ways in treating and preventing pressure ulcers commonly experienced by bed-ridden patients.

PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED

Medical-grade mattresses are professionally designed to aid and treat patients who have pressure ulcers. This is way better as compared to typical mattresses, which do not offer maximum comfort and support. For instance, an alternating pressure mattress automatically inflates and deflates alternately through its cyclic airflow, thereby creating a therapeutic sleeping surface.

EFFICIENT PUMP FEATURE

With an alternating pressure mattress, the air pump provides a regular inflation and deflation cycle without putting too much pressure on specific areas. This feature ensures that your bed will not bottom out, which usually happens in pressure points. Another cool feature is that most medical-grade mattress has very minimal noise so you can still enjoy a restful sleep.

EFFICIENT SETUP AND MAINTENANCE

An alternating pressure mattress comes with a hooked air pump that can easily be attached to most bed frames. Typically, these mattresses include an air pump and repair kit. When it comes to setting it up, there’s no need to worry as pressure mattresses can be easily installed and repaired without the need for any technical assistance.

Best Mattresses for Your Home

Proactive Medical Protekt Aire 6000 84" Low Air Loss/Alternating Pressure Mattress System 80066

One of the best high-quality alternating pressure mattresses in the market is this Proactive Medical Protekt Aire 6000 84" Low Air Loss/Alternating Pressure Mattress System 80066. This alternating pressure mattress comes with a seat-inflate mode that allows you to settle in a fowler position, which can be activated manually through the control pump. In terms of dimensions, this alternating pressure mattress is available in both 80-inch and 84-inch long sleep surfaces; both options come with a height measuring up to 8-inch tall.

As for the features, it comes with an 8” cell-on-cell design, consisting of 4” upper alternating pressure layers and 4” lower static layers. The cell-on-cell design's 4" lower static layers are designed to stay inflated even during power outages to avoid the patient from bottoming out. In addition, you have the flexibility to choose among 4 alternating cycle times of 10, 15, 20 & 25 minutes, providing you with a customized therapy. So, if reliability is one factor you are looking for, then this Proactive Medical Protekt Aire 6000 84" Low Air Loss/Alternating Pressure Mattress System 80066 is undoubtedly the perfect choice.

Proactive Medical Protekt Supreme Support Non-Powered Self Adjusting 54"X80"X7" Air/Foam Mattress With Optional Alternating Pressure Pump 94005

Another competent contender in this market is the Proactive Medical Protekt Supreme Support Non-Powered Self Adjusting 54"X80"X7" Air/Foam Mattress With Optional Alternating Pressure Pump 94005. The Protekt Supreme Support utilizes a series of 10 interconnected air cells and pressure valves to constantly equalize pressure in response to patient movement and position changes. This alternating pressure mattress can automatically redistribute the weight to relieve pressure by increasing body surface contact with its equalization technology.

In terms of comfort, the top foam layer provides rapid heat dissipation, excellent pressure redistribution and significantly increases breathability compared to traditional foam. In addition, it comes with a sloped heel section, reducing pressure and increasing blood circulation by redistributing the load from the heel to the less vulnerable lower leg. Lastly, its stretch nylon top cover is fluid-resistant, anti-microbial/anti-bacterial, breathable, and fire retardant. With all its essential features, this self-adjusting air/foam mattress with an optional alternating pressure pump is undoubtedly the perfect choice for anyone who suffers from bedsores and pressure ulcers.

Proactive Medical Protekt Supreme Support Non-Powered Self Adjusting 35"X84"X6” Air/Foam Mattress With Optional Alternating Pressure Pump 94001-84

For those who want to prioritize comfort among others, then this Protekt Supreme Support should be your top choice. It utilizes a series of 10 interconnected air cells and pressure valves to continually equalize pressure in response to patient movement and position changes. This equalization technology automatically redistributes weight to relieve pressure by increasing body surface contact.

Its top foam layer made of Visco Gel Polymer Technology (VGPT™) is an open cell visco memory foam infused with gel polymers. This VGPT™ provides rapid heat dissipation, excellent pressure redistribution, and vastly increases breathability compared to traditional foam. In addition, it has a sloped heel section, which reduces pressure and increases blood circulation by redistributing the load from the heel to the less vulnerable lower leg. You also won’t have any issues cleaning and disinfecting it as its stretch nylon top cover is fluid-resistant, anti-microbial/anti-bacterial, breathable, and fire retardant. And of course, it has an optional alternating pressure pump, which quickly converts the Protekt® Supreme Support to a dynamic powered air mattress. So, if you’re looking for a mattress that offers the utmost functionality and comfort, then this is a must-have.

Prius Healthcare CoZy Zone 36" Low Air Loss/Alternating Pressure Mattress PHR-COZY

For those looking for a heavy-duty mattress that can accommodate heavyweight patients, then this Prius Healthcare CoZy Zone 36" Low Air Loss/Alternating Pressure Mattress PHR-COZY is the perfect choice. This alternating pressure mattress can carry patients up to 600-lbs, so you won’t ever worry about damaging it. It also offers an automatic fowler, which is best for upright positioning without sacrificing its therapeutic benefit. And to ensure your comfort, this mattress comes with a quilted top cover, which is highly paper permeable and oversized, thereby providing the patient with low friction and low shear against complications due to moisture.

In terms of safety, it’s designed with a convoluted foam base, which provides added safety for the patient. It’s also engineered to prevent the patient from falling. In addition, it also has a modular design that ensures ease of use and cleaning. The best part is that it’s microprocessor-controlled, so you can rely on it for being user-friendly.  This mattress is perfect for anyone who wants a convenient and comfortable mattress without sacrificing safety.

Prius Healthcare Duet Low Air Loss/Alternating Pressure Mattress PHR-DUET

This Prius Healthcare Duet Low Air Loss/Alternating Pressure Mattress PHR-DUET is the perfect choice for those looking for an alternating pressure mattress that can offer extra cool features. This mattress is perfect for patients who suffer from single or multiple stages 2, 3, or 4 pressure ulcers or for pulmonary patients. With this mattress, you can be sure that there is no loss of therapeutic benefits in upright positioning. Plus, it automatically sets optimal pressure based on weight/height and position.

This mattress comes with an 8” air cell mattress replacement that offers patients with low air loss therapy, pulsation therapy, and a 40-degree lateral rotation therapy. Aside from that, you get a large LCD and visual and audio alarms for power failure, bed exit, and bottoming out with alarm mute function. As for safety, patient care provides an immediate firm surface with a 2” convoluted foam base. And of course, in terms of convenience, it comes with an integrated glide sheet to base cover, which allows easy transferring and quick CPR deflation within 20 seconds. Essentially, if you’re after safety, convenience, and comfort, then this is the perfect choice.

Buying the Right Mattress

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Not looking for a mattress?

If you want to check out other bed platforms that you can get, then make sure to choose from all available patient care products that you can add to your home such as, hospital beds, bariatric beds, mattress pumps, lift chairs, massage tables, and patient transfer devices.

You might also want to consider getting a wheelchair or an electric wheelchair if you cannot walk on your own or perhaps invest in an electric scooter, electric bike, or mobility scooter for other powerful alternatives.