Air Mattress for Hospital Bed

Air mattresses have to be replaced after 3 to 5 years according to the condition and usage that the mattress has received. For hospitals and other related types of places, one would have to check often and replace once the air mattress is already worn out and punctured or loses pressure because it’s no longer serving the right purpose of maintaining proper care for the patients.

This kind of air mattresses uses air-filled chambers or cushions for support; they are inflatable or deflated at will, and can be set to comfort with the taste of anyone’s need. The use of these mattresses have also been adapted for use in health institutions where it can prevent pressure ulcers, as it supports spreading body weight and improves the flow of blood.

The basic types include Static Air Mattresses, Alternating Pressure Mattress and Low Air Loss Mattresses. This static air mattress maintains constant pressure all through the length of the mattress while the alternating pressure mattresses keep exchanging air pressure within the chamber to prevent ulcers and the low-air-loss mattresses ensure that the moisture is not stagnant.

Air mattresses also come in standard sizes: Twin, Full, Queen, and King. In a hospital care setting, hospital bed mattresses are made to order in the size of the real bed, such as in a semi-electric or a full-electric bed. Speciality sizes may also be ordered for speciality or bariatric beds. Take the time to order the correct size for your bed.