1. foam mattresses
Offer good comfort and support. They are lightweight, inexpensive and available in various degrees of firmness.
2. viscoelastic mattresses
Also known as memory foam mattresses. They mould to the shape of the body and offer a high level of comfort and pressure relief, ideal for preventing pressure sores.
3. air chamber mattresses
Consist of several air chambers that can be customised. They offer excellent pressure relief and are particularly suitable for patients with a high risk of pressure sores.
4. alternating pressure mattresses
These mattresses continuously change the pressure point by alternately inflating and deflating air chambers to prevent pressure sores.
5. gel mattresses
Filled with gel that moulds to the body and provides excellent pressure relief. They are thermally regulating and offer good lying comfort.
6. hybrid mattresses
Combinations of different materials such as foam, gel and air chambers. They offer the advantages of the individual mattress types in one mattress.
7. anti-decubitus mattresses
Specially developed for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, often with special surface structures or materials that promote skin circulation.
Each type of mattress has specific advantages and should be selected according to the patient's individual needs.