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The table below gives a broad outline of the issues of mattress choice. As
always if the patients circumstances are not straight forward we strongly advise
that you consult with the Tissue Viability Nurse or other qualified health care
professional.
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Mattress Name |
Waterlow Value, Risk |
Passive or Dynamic |
Type |
Price |
Note |
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Standard COM006 |
N/A |
P |
Plastic cover Foam, not PR |
From about £ 120.00 for a standard hospital type foam unit to appx. £
4500.00 for a high risk dynamic mattress. There are many options and
different types available. A tissue viability nurse should asses the
client for exact needs. |
As Hospitals |
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PH Flexi COM010 |
Up to 12 |
P |
Vapour perm cover, not Pressure Reducing |
Will fold to any contour |
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PH VPX COM007 |
Up to 16 |
P |
Pressure reducing |
Replacement Mattress |
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TC MSTL RG |
Up to 18 |
P |
Pressure Reducing |
Replacement Mattress |
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TC MSTL STD |
Up to 20 |
P |
Pressure reducing |
Replacement Mattress |
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TC MSTL PRM |
Up to 23 |
P |
High Risk Press reducing |
Replacement |
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TC Classic |
Up to 17 |
P |
Pressure Reducing |
Replacement |
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TC BDY Foam |
Up to 15 |
P |
Overlay |
Requires ordinary mattress |
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AlphaXcell |
Medium - High |
D |
Overlay. |
Requires ordinary mattress |
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Bubblepad |
Up to 14 |
D |
overlay |
Requires ordinary mattress as well |
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Prel 3000 |
Up to 16 |
D |
overlay |
Requires ordinary mattress as well |
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Tran 8000 |
Up to 34 |
D |
Replacement mattress |
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Nimbus III |
V.High |
D |
Replacement mattress |
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