STRETCHER MATTRESSES AND COVERS

REACTIVE AIR
Stretcher Mattresses and Covers

Inside is a series of interconnected air cells that deliver dynamic response to patient movement without electricity or loud motors.

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Comfort Foam
Stretcher Mattresses and Covers

A memory foam top layer envelops the patient and aids in reducing pressure in high risk areas.

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Standard Foam
Stretcher Mattresses and Covers

An economical replacement that meets
or exceeds OEM specifications.

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REPLACING YOUR MATTRESSES

Your mattresses — especially stretcher mattresses — get a lot of use and abuse. As mattresses get worn out, there may be holes and tears in the fabric that allow blood or other bodily fluids to enter the mattress. FDA reports¹ indicated that “if blood and body fluids from one patient penetrate a mattress, they can later leak out from the mattress when another patient is placed on the bed.”

Aside from being a safety concern for both your patients and your staff by increasing avoidable infections (and their associated costs), a damaged mattress decreases overall patient confidence in their care. Following these simple tips from the FDA can help you make sure that your mattresses are in good condition and ready for patients.

https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/GeneralHospitalDevicesandSupplies/HospitalBeds/ucm585737.htm

DEVELOP AN INSPECTION PLAN

Create an inspection plan for all mattresses in your facility.
Check the expected life of the mattress and the mattress cover.
Contact the bed mattress cover manufacturer for any additional questions.

INSPECT

Regularly check each mattress cover for any visible signs of damage or wear.
Routinely remove the mattress cover and check its inside surface for wet spots, staining, or signs of damage or wear.

REMOVE AND REPLACE

Remove any damaged, worn, or visibly stained mattress according to your facility’s procedures and the manufacturer’s instructions.
Immediately replace any mattress cover with visible signs of damage or wear to reduce the risk of infection to patients.

MAINTAIN

Clean and disinfect undamaged medical bed mattress covers according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Do not use the mattress as a pin cushion for needles.