🛏️ Which Pressure Care Mattress is Right for Your Client?When selecting a pressure care mattress, how do you balance comfort, cost, and pressure relief? Should you choose foam, gel, air, or a hybrid? 🤔In this episode of Fast Intelligent Care, we break down:✅ The difference between reactive & active support surfaces✅ Foam vs. Gel vs. Air vs. Hybrid – Pros & Cons✅ How to match the right mattress to your client's needs📌 Timestamps for Quick Navigation:00:00 - Introduction: The Mattress Dilemma00:35 - Why Choosing the Right Mattress is Critical01:20 - Reactive Support Surfaces Explained (Foam, Gel, Static Air, Non-Powered Hybrid)02:45 - Foam Mattresses – Pros & Cons04:10 - Gel Mattresses – Do They Really Stay Cool?05:30 - Static Air Mattresses – Effective but Unstable?07:00 - Hybrid Mattresses – The Best of Both Worlds?08:30 - Active Support Surfaces Explained (Alternating Air & Powered Hybrid)09:45 - Alternating Air Mattresses – Maximum Pressure Relief?11:30 - Which Mattress Should You Choose? Final Recommendations13:00 - Discussion & Wrap-Up💡 Key Takeaways:✔️ Foam: Budget-friendly, but retains heat & wears out over time✔️ Gel: Cooler, but requires maintenance & doesn’t contour deeply✔️ Static Air: Great pressure relief, but unstable & prone to leaks✔️ Hybrid: Combines stability & pressure relief, ideal for progressive conditions✔️ Alternating Air: Best for high-risk & bed-bound clients, but can be noisy📢 Which support surface do you use most often? Have you ever tried a hybrid mattress? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for more assistive technology insights every Tuesday!📩 Want to learn more? Contact us for recommendations!#OccupationalTherapy #PressureCare #HealthcareInnovation #AssistiveTechnology #FastIntelligentCare #MattressSelection #ClinicalAssessment

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