- Condition: Factory New
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Weight: 9.0 lb
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Learn more:
- MFR: Wy'East Medical Ships from MFI Medical
- MPN: 51524
- Phone: (800) 255-3126
Frequently asked questions
Is the pressure management effective for high-risk patients?
Yes, the Wy’East Medical Pressure Management Mattress is specifically designed for maximum effectiveness in high-risk patient populations, such as those in ICU, Neurology, and Oncology wards. Its core function is to reduce the risk of skin breakdown by actively managing interface pressure and shear forces.
Key features supporting its performance include:
- Pressure Redistribution: It is engineered to significantly lower interface pressures, providing critical protection for skin integrity.
- Conforming Recovery5 Cover: The mattress utilizes the high-performance Recovery5 cover fabric (cast-coated polyurethane polyester). This material stretches to contour precisely to the patient’s body, maximizing contact and enhancing the efficacy of pressure management.
- Hygiene & Safety: The cover is fluid-resistant, breathable, and anti-microbial, supporting strict infection control protocols. The mattress is also certified latex-free and compatible with most hospital-grade disinfectants.
Is the cover compatible with hospital disinfectants?
Yes, the mattress cover is specifically engineered for infection control and is compatible with medical cleaning protocols. The advanced Recovery5 cover fabric features several hygiene benefits:
- It can be cleaned effectively with most standard hospital-grade disinfectants.
- It is designed to be fluid-resistant and anti-microbial.
- The material is also breathable and confirmed to be latex-free.
Does the mattress feature superior hygienic protection?
Yes, the Wy’East Medical Pressure Management Mattress is designed with robust hygienic features essential for high-risk clinical settings: * Anti-Microbial and Fluid Resistance: The mattress construction offers protection against microbes and is fluid-resistant, ensuring a clean and safe surface. * Durable and Safe Materials: It is made using the Recovery5 cover fabric (cast-coated polyurethane polyester) and is completely latex-free. * Cleaning Compatibility: The material is designed to withstand cleaning protocols and is compatible with most hospital-grade disinfectants.
What clinical environments is this mattress suitable for?
This specialized Pressure Management Mattress is designed for high-acuity clinical environments where patients require effective pressure redistribution and protection against skin shear. It helps mitigate interface pressures for those at risk for fragile skin.
It is specifically recommended for use in critical care settings, including:
- Intensive Care Units (ICUs)
- Neurology wards
- Oncology units
Additionally, this mattress is integrated with Wy’East Medical equipment:
- It comes standard on the TC-300 Treatment Chair.
- It is available as an optional upgrade for the TotaLift system.
Is the pressure management mattress latex-free?
Yes, the Wy’East Medical Pressure Management Mattress is 100% latex-free, making it a safe option for patients with latex sensitivities or allergies. This focus on hygienic materials is complemented by other protective features, including: * Anti-microbial properties. * Fluid resistance. The mattress cover is also engineered to be compatible with most hospital-grade disinfectants for thorough cleaning.
How does this mattress redistribute pressure?
The Wy’East Medical Pressure Management Mattress is specifically engineered to protect high-risk patients (such as those in ICU, Neurology, or Oncology) by actively managing pressure points and mitigating skin shear.
This is achieved through two key features:
- Lowering Interface Pressures: The internal structure is designed to actively reduce the pressure exerted on the patient’s skin, which is the primary factor in pressure injury development.
- Recovery5 Cover Fabric: The mattress utilizes the advanced Recovery5 cover (cast-coated polyurethane polyester). This material is stretchable and conforms precisely to the patient’s body profile, maximizing contact area for better pressure distribution and significantly reducing friction and skin shear forces.
What material is the Recovery5 cover?
The mattress features the specialized Recovery5 cover fabric, which is constructed from cast-coated polyurethane polyester.
This high-performance material is essential for both pressure management and clinical hygiene:
- Pressure Relief: The fabric is designed to stretch and conform precisely to the patient’s shape, significantly lowering interface pressures and protecting against skin shear.
- Infection Control Ready: It is highly fluid-resistant and features anti-microbial properties, allowing it to be safely cleaned with most hospital-grade disinfectants.
- Patient Safety: The cover is also breathable for patient comfort and is confirmed to be completely latex-free.
What are the mattress dimensions and weight?
The Wy’East Medical Pressure Management Mattress measures 70.0” x 23.0” x 2.75” (Length x Width x Height). It weighs 9.0 pounds.
What material makes the cover conform to the patient?
The mattress utilizes the specialized Recovery5 cover fabric to ensure optimal patient conformability and comfort. The cover is critical for pressure management:
- Material: Recovery5 is constructed from cast-coated polyurethane polyester.
- Function: This material is highly stretchable, allowing it to precisely contour to the patient’s body profile.
- Benefit: Conforming to the patient maximizes contact, which is essential for the mattress’s core purpose: reducing interface pressures and preventing skin shear in high-risk patients.
Does this advanced mattress prevent skin shear?
Yes, this mattress is a specialized medical device primarily designed for pressure management and skin shear protection.
- Core Function: The design actively works to lower interface pressures exerted on the patient while protecting against shear forces, making it essential for preventing skin breakdown.
- Target Use: It is specifically intended for use with high-risk patients in critical care settings, such as ICU, Neurology, and Oncology wards.
- Cover Material: The Recovery5 cover fabric is stretchable and conforms precisely to the patient’s body profile, maximizing contact and enhancing the protective function.