Drive Gravity 7 Long Term Care Pressure Redistribution Mattress

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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