Pressure Relieving Mattresses

Make O’Flynn Medical your number one choice for pressure relieving mattresses in Ireland. The primary function of a pressure relief mattress is to reduce pressure on the patient’s body, which reduces pressure sores and ulcers, and increases support and patient safety. Whether the patient has impaired mobility or is recovering in bed, a suitable mattress is a must. 

 

They are commonly found in long-term care homes, in community and acute care, and at times for home use. In tandem with hospital beds, pressure relieving mattresses are essential for patient comfort and safety. Shop with O’Flynn Medical and contact us with any enquiries regarding our mattresses or other products. 

Pressure Relieving Mattresses for Clinical and Home Use 

A typical home mattress generally provides comfort and perhaps encourages ergonomic sleeping, but a hospital-grade mattress has much higher requirements. Given that a patient may remain in a hospital bed for many days, weeks, or longer, the bed must have an adequate mattress that is highly ergonomic and relieves body pressure whilst reducing the chance of bedsores or ulcers. 

The main types of pressure relieving mattresses commonly found in hospitals, care homes, and those suitable for home use include air and foam mattresses. They may use technologies like static air displacement and high-quality foam materials, fully automatic pressure adjustment, or automatic calibration technology to account for the patient’s weight dynamically. 

Benefits of Using Pressure Relieving Mattresses 

The best mattresses for pressure point relief used in healthcare settings and for home use must meet several criteria and provide several benefits to the patient. These include: 

  • Enhanced patient comfort and mobility, less friction 
  • Improved pressure distribution over the surface of the mattress 
  • Lower chance of developing bedsores and ulcers 
  • Additional support for patients in recovery 
  • Caregiver convenience and cost, as frequent repositioning is less necessary 

Choosing the Right Mattress 

Selecting the right pressure relieving mattress for your home or care home starts with a few careful considerations. Firstly, what is the weight of the patient and their level of mobility? How long do you intend to use the mattress? Is it compatible with your hospital beds? 

O’Flynn Medical offers a wide range of products compatible with most hospital beds and many beds for home use. For additional support or where the mattress cannot easily fit, a pressure relieving mattress topper may be an ideal alternative solution. Please browse our air mattresses to find the right product for your patients’ needs. 

Frequently Asked Questions

A pressure relieving mattress for a hospital bed is a special type of mattress that is designed to minimise body pressure and to redistribute the weight of the patient across the mattresses surface. This helps the patient feel more comfortable and move about more freely on the bed, it reduces bedsores and ulcers, and it enables them to remain in the bed for extended periods, e.g. after an operation, recovering their loss of movement, etc.. 
The best type of mattress for pressure sores (to reduce them from developing, of course) is a pressure relieving air mattress specifically designed for ulcers and bedsores. These mattresses reduce the occurrence of bedsores and ulcers which would otherwise commonly develop from extended periods spent in bed, so patients who are recovering or who must remain in a hospital bed for an extended duration should have sufficient support from one of these mattresses for their comfort and wellbeing.