Drive Medical Premium Guard Gel Foam Overlay, 42" Wide

Premium Guard Gel Foam Overlay, 42" Wide

The Premium Guard Gel Foam Overlay is a 42 inch wide mattress overlay for pressure redistribution and patient comfort. It fits care settings that need support for the prevention, treatment, and management of pressure ulcers, with a design that helps reduce bottoming out and keeps the overlay secured to the mattress. This overlay combines 15 full-length gel bladders, a convoluted foam topper, and a waterproof vinyl base, with a 500 lb weight capacity.

Good Fit For

• Long-term care and homecare beds needing pressure redistribution support
• Patients at risk of pressure ulcers who need added comfort over a mattress
• Care settings that want a waterproof bottom and secured overlay placement

Key Features

• 42 inch wide overlay helps add pressure redistribution and comfort to an existing mattress
• 15 gel bladders cover the full patient contact area for more consistent support
• Full-length head-to-toe gel bladders help minimize bottoming out and pitting
• Convoluted foam top layer supports comfort and improved air circulation
• Waterproof, stain-resistant vinyl base helps protect the overlay in daily care use
• Four elastic corner straps help keep the overlay in place on the mattress

Applications and Usage

• Adding a gel and foam pressure redistribution layer to a 42 inch wide bed surface
• Supporting prevention, treatment, and management of pressure ulcers
• Improving patient comfort with a convoluted foam topper over an existing mattress
• Keeping an overlay stable during care with four elastic corner straps

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Basic assembly is required before use.
• The overlay is 42 inches wide, 76 inches long, and 3-1/2 inches high, so buyers should confirm fit with the bed and mattress.
• The product has designated head and foot sections, which may matter during setup.
• This overlay has a 500 lb weight capacity.

FAQ

• What size mattress does this overlay fit? This overlay measures 42 inches wide by 76 inches long with a 3-1/2 inch height. Check those dimensions against your mattress before ordering.
• How does the overlay help with pressure redistribution? The overlay combines 15 gel bladders with a high density foam shell and a convoluted foam top layer. That design is intended to optimize pressure redistribution while improving comfort.
• Will this overlay stay in place on the bed? Yes. Four elastic corner straps help secure the overlay to the mattress during use.
• Is the bottom surface protected from moisture? Yes. The vinyl base is waterproof and stain resistant, and the cover is water resistant and vapor permeable.
• What is the weight capacity? The Premium Guard Gel Foam Overlay has a 500 lb weight capacity.

From Drive Medical.