Dimensions of anti-decubitus mattresses

The most necessary equipment to avoid the formation of bedsores is an anti-bedsore mattress. Besides that every 2–2.5 hours you need to change the position of the patient’s body, treat, wash the skin - often this is not enough, so you need to have such equipment. Know that purchasing it will be much cheaper (financially and the severity of further treatment) than treating bedsores and associated infections that can spread to the entire body.

The size of the anti-bedsore mattress is very important. It is important to consider that it must be longer than the person’s height by 15-20 cm, After all, when lying down, height increases. Many factors also influence the choice:

• Weight
• Severity of the disease
• Patient's physical activity

Table of sizes of anti-decubitus mattresses

How to choose the right size of anti-decubitus mattress

It all depends on the patient's weight. If you want to buy an anti-decubitus mattress with great massage ability, but the person can move, get out of bed and has little weight, then there is a chance that the patient will fall out of the bed when he sits on the edge. After all, balloon mattresses are inflated very strongly, and the patient may not be able to maintain his balance.

Important! take into account the disease, because there are contraindications.

People with spinal injuries should not purchase balloon mattresses or static ones. – this can lead to complications, and patients with structures can even tear it off.

Important! In any case, consult your doctor! This will eliminate the mistake of purchasing the wrong type of anti-decubitus mattress.

Before purchasing, measure the bed so you can find the exact size that fits. The main thing is that it is not larger than a bed, which will disturb the patient and you; also, do not choose too small - it will also cause inconvenience to the patient, because when turning from side to side, the patient may end up on a regular mattress, and not on an anti-bedsore mattress. It is necessary that the size of the bed exactly matches the size of the equipment.

For what patient weight should I choose an anti-decubitus mattress?

For static, the patient's weight should be no more than 90-100 kg, a heavier one will not optimize the pressure on vulnerable areas.

For cellular - maximum weight of a person 120 kg, a larger one will no longer allow the compressor to pump a sufficient amount of air into the cells, which will significantly reduce the effect.

Suitable for larger patients balloon, it is designed for patients up to 240 kilograms and continues to perform its work at the maximum permissible human weight.

Important! When choosing a mattress, consider the power of the compressor, since patients with high weights require a larger compressor.

A more detailed article about how to choose an anti-decubitus mattress.

What types of anti-decubitus mattresses are there?

There are only three types of mattresses in size:

• Children's
• Adults
• For large patients

Each of them is selected individually depending on factors and contraindications. By design and functions can also be divided into:

Cellular

They resemble a honeycomb, which the compressor pumps air into in strict sequence. This allows you to optimize blood circulation and prevent fluids from stagnating in the patient’s tissues. This type is suitable for bedridden patients who are constantly in bed with minimal physical activity and have bedsores of the first and second severity.

Balloon

They consist of longitudinally arranged tubes (cylinders), alternately inflated with air. The effect is much stronger, because the tubes themselves are much larger than in a cellular one and the massage produced will be more effective. Suitable for patients with the third and fourth degrees of development of diligence, as well as those who are in extremely serious condition and are immobile.

Static

Suitable for patients who spend most of their time lying down, but who can move independently. The surface remains motionless and takes the shape of the body, thus reducing pressure on areas of the body that are susceptible to the formation of bedsores.

And take into account the noise of the compressor, they come in different types.It is worth choosing the quietest one, because a loud compressor will interfere with sleep and simply give the patient an extra, absolutely unnecessary load.

Make sure that the anti-decubitus mattress do not fold under the patient, this will interfere with its proper operation and can increase stress on vulnerable areas of the body and, conversely, increase the chances of developing bedsores.