5 mistakes when choosing an anti-decubitus mattress that can harm the patient

When a loved one is bedridden, it is important to do everything possible to alleviate their condition and prevent complications. One of these complications is bedsores - serious skin damage caused by prolonged pressure on one area of ​​the body. To avoid this, doctors recommend buying an anti-bedsore mattress. However, choosing the wrong product may not only not help, but also harm the patient.

Let's consider the 5 most common mistakes that you should be aware of when buying an anti-bedsore mattress.

❌ 1. Incorrectly selected type of mattress

There are two main types of anti-bedsore mattresses - cellular and tubular. The first are suitable for prevention and mild stages of bedsores, the second - for moderate and severe degrees. Often, buyers choose the cheapest option, not taking into account the patient's condition. As a result, the mattress does not cope with the load, and the patient's condition worsens.

Before purchasing an anti-decubitus mattress, be sure to consult a doctor or a specialist in a medical equipment store.

❌ 2. Ignoring the patient's weight

Each anti-decubitus mattress has its own load limit. If the patient's weight exceeds the recommended one, the mattress may lose its effectiveness: air circulation is lost, the material sags, and the anti-decubitus effect decreases. This is especially critical for overweight people.

When buying, always check with the seller the maximum permissible weight of the product and compare this figure with the weight of the person who will use the anti-decubitus mattress. 

❌ 3. Lack of a compressor

Many models, especially the active type, work only in conjunction with a compressor that provides variable pressure in the mattress chambers. Without it, the mattress does not perform its main function - it does not distribute the load and does not relieve pressure from body areas. Often, buyers neglect this and buy a mattress without a compressor - and then wonder why there is no effect.

So consult a doctor before buying and buy a anti-decubitus mattress with a compressor if necessary. 

❌ 4. Inappropriate size

The mattress must exactly match the size of the medical bed. If it is too small or too large - the patient will be uncomfortable, and the load distribution will be incorrect. This can lead to the appearance of bedsores or general discomfort.

Before making this purchase, measure the bed and compare the dimensions with the model parameters.

❌ 5. Purchase without warranty and instructions

Sometimes users buy goods «from hands», without a warranty or certification. This is risky: such mattresses may be faulty, of poor quality, or simply do not meet medical standards. And any malfunction can affect the patient's health.

Buy only from trusted stores that provide an official guarantee, instructions for use and certificates of conformity.

An anti-bedsore mattress is not just a convenience, but a vital element of bedridden patient care. Careful selection will help avoid serious health problems and make care much more effective.

If you are not sure which anti-bedsore mattress to buy, contact the managers of MED1, because the right choice of a medical product really matters.