Drive Medical Gravity 8 Deluxe Long Term Care Pressure Redistribution Mattress, With Raised Rails

Gravity 8 Deluxe Long Term Care Pressure Redistribution Mattress, With Raised Rails

The Gravity 8 Deluxe long term care pressure redistribution mattress is a therapeutic foam mattress with raised rails for long term care settings. It fits buyers looking for pressure redistribution, shear and friction reduction, and stronger edge support to help with patient transfers. This 36 inch wide mattress uses 3 layers of latex-free foam, includes a dedicated heel section, and has a removable multi-stretch cover that is fluid resistant and vapor permeable.

Good Fit For

• Long term care resident rooms
• Facilities needing edge support for transfers
• Patients needing heel pressure offloading
• Bed setups where raised rails are preferred

Key Features

• Therapeutic foam construction helps with pressure redistribution and shear and friction reduction
• Three full layers of latex-free foam balance comfort and value for long term care use
• Raised side rails and high-density foam perimeters add edge support for safer patient transfers
• Dedicated heel section with sloped, channel-cut foam helps offload pressure from vulnerable heels
• Removable multi-stretch cover is fluid resistant, low shear, and vapor permeable to help protect skin
• Bottom layer has full-length horizontal articulation cuts to support durability and mattress flex

Applications and Usage

• Equipping long term care beds with a pressure redistribution foam mattress
• Supporting patient transfers with solid foam edge perimeters
• Reducing pressure at the heel area for vulnerable patients
• Using a fluid-resistant covered mattress in routine care environments

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 36".
• Weight capacity is 350 lbs.
• The mattress size is 36 inch W x 80 inch L x 6 inch H, so buyers should confirm bed fit before ordering.
• Raised rails are part of this mattress version, which may matter when comparing similar models.
• The mattress meets flammability standards CFR 1632 and CFR 1633.

FAQ

• What kind of mattress is this? This is a therapeutic foam pressure redistribution mattress for long term care use. It is built with three layers of latex-free foam and includes raised rails.
• Does this mattress help with heel pressure? Yes. The mattress has a dedicated heel section with a sloped, channel-cut foam center to offload pressure from vulnerable heels.
• How does this mattress support transfers? High-density foam perimeters create solid edge support, which can help during patient transfers.
• What size is the mattress? The mattress measures 36 inch wide by 80 inch long by 6 inch high.
• What is the cover like? The cover is removable, multi-stretch, fluid resistant, low shear, and vapor permeable.

From Drive Medical.