Features of Gravity 7 Long Term Care Mattress
- High quality therapeutic foam mattress provides pressure redistribution and shear/friction reduction
- Maximizes value and comfort with 3 full layers of latex free foam
- Full width top layer uses unique die-cutting to optimize zoned pressure redistribution
- Bottom layer provides full length horizontally scored articulation cuts extending the durability and life of the mattress
- High density foam perimeters provide solid edge support and facilitate safe patient transfers
- Available with or without raised side rails
- Visco foam heel section offloads pressure from vulnerable heels
- Removable multi-stretch cover is fluid resistant, low shear and vapor permeable helping protect the skin from friction and moisture
- Meets flammability standard CFR 1632 and CFR 1633
- Cover Material:
- Stretch, Fluid-Resistant Nylon Top
- Waterproof Vinyl Bottom
Drive Gravity 7 Long Term Care Foam Mattress User Manual
What to buy with Pressure Redistribution Mattress
- Medline AirOne Alternating Pressure Pad
- Medline Medsoft Reusable Pillows
- Medline PerforMAX Spectrum Spread Blanket
How to clean Drive Medical Gravity Mattress?
- Mattresses MUST be cleaned regularly after each patient use. Because of the potential risk of infectious exposure, cleaning with the patient on the bed is not recommended.
- All equipment should be inspected
- Any item that is visibly soiled with the patient’s blood or other body fluids should be properly cleaned or removed
- Staff members should treat all soiled bedding as if it were contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms
- Staff members should wear appropriate protective clothing when cleaning mattresses
- All cleaning solutions must be properly diluted according to the manufacturers; instructions
- Follow standard institutional wipe down and infection control procedures
- Do not open the zippered mattress top cover during cleaning, infection control procedures or during use
- Do not launder or autoclave mattress covers
How to maintain Gravity Long Term Care Mattress?
- Inspection:
- The internal and external parts of the mattress must be inspected at least every 3 months for damage and wear
- Remove the mattress from service and replace all damaged parts
- Compression Test:
- Remove the bedding from the mattress
- Measure the thickness of the mattress (mattress depth) in an uncompressed area
- Lay a straight edge over the compressed area of the mattress
- Measure the depth of the compressed area
Cautions:
- After cleaning, dry the mattress without direct exposure to sunlight
- Remove the bedding
- Clean the top and bottom covers with organic cleaner or soapy water
- Use a standard cleaning solution, described above, to clean the top and bottom covers
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