Choosing the Right Pressure Care Mattress: Foam, Air, Gel, or Hybrid?

Описание: 🛏️ Which Pressure Care Mattress is Right for Your Client?

When selecting a pressure care mattress, how do you balance comfort, cost, and pressure relief? Should you choose foam, gel, air, or a hybrid? 🤔

In this episode of Fast Intelligent Care, we break down:
✅ The difference between reactive & active support surfaces
✅ Foam vs. Gel vs. Air vs. Hybrid – Pros & Cons
✅ How to match the right mattress to your client's needs

📌 Timestamps for Quick Navigation:
00:00 - Introduction: The Mattress Dilemma
00:35 - Why Choosing the Right Mattress is Critical
01:20 - Reactive Support Surfaces Explained (Foam, Gel, Static Air, Non-Powered Hybrid)
02:45 - Foam Mattresses – Pros & Cons
04:10 - Gel Mattresses – Do They Really Stay Cool?
05:30 - Static Air Mattresses – Effective but Unstable?
07:00 - Hybrid Mattresses – The Best of Both Worlds?
08:30 - Active Support Surfaces Explained (Alternating Air & Powered Hybrid)
09:45 - Alternating Air Mattresses – Maximum Pressure Relief?
11:30 - Which Mattress Should You Choose? Final Recommendations
13:00 - Discussion & Wrap-Up

💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Foam: Budget-friendly, but retains heat & wears out over time
✔️ Gel: Cooler, but requires maintenance & doesn’t contour deeply
✔️ Static Air: Great pressure relief, but unstable & prone to leaks
✔️ Hybrid: Combines stability & pressure relief, ideal for progressive conditions
✔️ Alternating Air: Best for high-risk & bed-bound clients, but can be noisy

📢 Which support surface do you use most often? Have you ever tried a hybrid mattress? Let us know in the comments!

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