What are the pads on hospital beds called?
There are various names for the cushions on hospital beds, and the common ones are as follows:
Disposable Medical Nursing Pads: Also known as a nursing mat, it is a disposable sanitary nursing product made of materials such as non - woven fabric and fluff pulp. It is mainly used for the sanitary nursing of patients' beds in medical institutions. It prevents the bed sheets from being contaminated, protects the bed sheets, avoids medical staff from coming into contact with patients' blood, body fluids or other pollutants during work, and reduces the risk of cross - infection. At the same time, it can absorb patients' sweat and secretions, keeping the bed dry and clean.
Medical Mattress: It is a mattress specially designed for medical institutions. Usually made of soft materials such as sponge and foam, it provides comfortable support and cushioning, relieves physical pressure, alleviates pain and promotes sleep. It has also been antibacterial - treated, ensuring hygiene, preventing the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms. Moreover, it is made of breathable materials to ensure air circulation inside the mattress, preventing dampness and mildew. Some medical mattresses can be disassembled and washed to ensure their hygiene and cleanliness.
Decubitus Pad: Also known as a pressure - relieving air mattress bed, it is a medical device specifically used for long - term bedridden patients to prevent decubitus. Its principle is to continuously inflate and deflate through an air pump, thus changing the pressure distribution of the contact area between the patient's body and the mattress, reducing the pressure on the prominent parts of the body and avoiding the occurrence of decubitus. There are many types of decubitus pads on the market. According to the material, they can be divided into sponge decubitus pads, jet - type decubitus pads, fluctuating - type decubitus pads, etc. According to the air - inflation method of the air mattress, they can be divided into electric - inflation decubitus pads and manual - inflation decubitus pads.
Surgical Positioning Pad: It belongs to a type of medical nursing pad. It is mainly used during surgeries. By providing necessary support and protection, it helps patients maintain the correct surgical position, reduces pain and discomfort during the operation, improves the surgical efficiency and accuracy of doctors, and reduces the probability of postoperative complications.