About Foam Support Surfaces - Foam Cushions & Foam Mattresses
Foam is used in wheelchair seating and mattresses to redistribute pressure and improve comfort for the prevention of pressure ulcers and the treatment of Stage I and Stage II pressure ulcers. Foam is a static (non-powered) material which requires that the user is able to reposition themselves or be regularly repositioned by a care-giver. Foam is an excellent material for the prevention of pressure ulcers for those or are NOT at high risk of developing pressure ulcers.
To ensure the quality, durability, health and safety of the foam support surfaces we offer, all are manufacturered in the US by Blue Chip Medical Products or Crown Medical Products. from materials sourced from US manufacturers. This ensures adhearance to the strictest US medical standards.
Therapeutic benefits of foam
- Redistributes pressure
- Improves comfort
- Prevention of pressure ulcers
- Treatment of early stage pressure ulcers
When to consider a foam mattress or cushion
- To improve comfort
- Prevention of pressure ulcers
- Treatment of stage I pressure ulcers
- User is either mobile, can reposition themselves or be repositioned regularly
- For those who are NOT at high risk of developing pressure ulcers
- To replace a hospital mattress
- Economy
Links to Comforts Best foam cushions & mattresses
Therapeutic Foam Mattresses
Therapeutic Foam Wheelchair Seating
When to Consider alternative materials / therapies to foam
- No ulcer and want increased comfort: Gel
- No ulcer and want improved skin protection: Gel
- No ulcer and not able to reposition without assistance: Alternating Pressure Pads or cushions, Alternating Pressure with Low Air Loss
- Stage I at higher risk of skin breakdown: Gel, Alternating Pressure Pads, Alternating Pressure with Low Air Loss
- Stage II consider Gel, Alternating Pressure Pads, Alternating Pressure with Low Air Loss
Our cushions and mattresses are manufactured using a variety of therapeutic foams and technologies including:
- PPF™
- Viscotec™ Memory Foam
- Med-Flex™ VPF™
- Reflex™
- High Density Foams in a variety of densities
- Heel Wrap™
- SCT™
- Gel infused foams
For assistance call a Comforts Best care specialist from 8am - 8pm nationwide at 888 450-0045.