Cover
The bacteriostatic top fabric is fire resistant, fluidproof, tear
resistant, cleanable, and replaceable. The pleated design allows
full integration with the mattress’s Geo-Matt style shear-relieving
surface while minimizing hammocking.
GeoMatt cut foam top
The patented Geo-Matt® style foam topper is a high density, medical
grade foam. The unique geometric design consists of over 800
individual cells, each of which acts individually to redistribute
pressure, to reduce heat and moisture buildup on the skin, and to
reduce shear to underlying tissues. This foam topper includes the
unique Heel Slope™ feature, designed to further reduce pressure for
the sensitive heel area.
Core
Geo-Matt top surface and entire mattress are made of single density
and ILD, high quality foam for excellent value for budget-conscious
facilities.
Heel Slope
Heel slope reduces pressure on heels with a subtle taper design that
redistributes pressure onto the more load-tolerant calves.
Therapeutic Foam Mattress
Geo-Mattress ® Pro - Affordably Effective!
Single layer, zoned construction delivers excellent value for
budget-conscious facilities.
All Geo-Mattress models also feature vapor barrier, bacteriostatically
treated covers.
Weight limit: 300 lbs.
Warranty: 5 yrs, non-prorated
Mattress height: 6" at center
Mattress weight: 21 lbs.
Geo-Mattress Pro RP (Raised Perimeter) -
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Abstracted Studies
"A Comparative Study of Interface Pressures on Two Hospital
Polyurethane Foam Mattresses"
Gregory W. McGrew, MEBME, in Clinical Reports: Series on Skin and Wound
Care Management, Dec. 1997.
The Heel Slope feature on the Geo-mattress Max reduced pressure from the
heels by an average of 27% as compared with the MaxiFloat¨ LXP Mattress.
"Replacement Mattress Evaluation: Geo-Mattress Max"
Judy W. Murphy, RN, BSN, in Clinical Reports: Series on Skin
and Wound Care Management, Sept. 1998.
This write-up is the result of a blinded head-to-head comparison among
three all-foam replacement mattresses. The Geo-Mattress Max was the
clear winner in Clinician Satisfaction, patient Satisfaction, and
Patient Comfort, and equivalent to the other two surfaces in Skin
Assessment. The Geo-Mattress Max was selected as the surface of choice
for this 350-bed acute care hospital.
"Evaluating the Long-Term Performance of a Foam-Core Hospital
Replacement Mattress"
Thomas Krouskop, PHd, PE et al, in JWOCN, Vol 21, No. 6, Nov
1994.
This study compare the stiffness of new foam replacement mattresses to
2-year-old mattresses. Stiffness at the sacral-coccyx region decreased
53%, heel region decreased 41%, and the head region decreased 30%. A new
foam replacement product may approximate the "ideal" load carrying
needs, but these abilities will change significantly with time.
"Quality Improvement in Patient Treatment and Cost-Effective
Care with the Geo-Mattress Pro®"
Judy Hussey, RN, BSN, Florida State Hospital, Chattahoochee,
FL, in Clinical Reports: Series on Skin and Wound Care Management, Jan,
2000.
120 beds in Acute Care, Skilled Care, and Geriatrics areas of this
900-bed state facility were replaced with the Geo-Mattress Pro foam
mattress. Results: Monthly incidence rate of skin breakdown decreased by
50%. Cost of rental surfaces decreased by 81%, from an average of
$6,461.50 per month to $1,229.00 per month.
Surfaces Selection Guide (pdf)