Specialty Mattress, Overlay & Bed Selection Guidelines

Condition	Product Recommendation
Obesity (Over 350 Lbs.)	Ambassador Bed (see Bariatric Equipment Guide)
Braden score 17 or lower (high risk for pressure ulcer development)	K-3 Overlay**
Stage I or multiple stage I	K-3 Overlay** or K-3 Mattress
Stage II	K-3 Overlay** or K-3 Mattress
Multiple stage II on more than 1 turning surface	K-3 Mattress
Stage III	K-3 Mattress or K-4 Mattress
Multiple stage III on more than 1 turning surface	K-4 Mattress
Stage IV	K-4 Mattress or Clinitron
Multiple stage IV	Clinitron
Recent flap, graft, burn	Clinitron
Pressure ulcer, patient up in chair > 2 hrs. / day	Air Chair or Mobile Air Chair
Pulmonary complications – pneumonia, atelectasis or need for very frequent turning	K-Z Mattress
Patient disorientation, wander & fall risk,requires a sitter	Zenith (hi-low bed) or SafeTCare (bed enclosure)
Patient demonstrated history of falling from bed	Zenith (hi-low bed) or SafeTCare (bed enclosure)
Challenging or difficult patient transfers	Air Pal / Hovermatt / Air Matt or Barton chair

Contraindications: Spinal column instability. Never use any air mattress or overlay for this indication unless a physician first reviews the stability of the spine and approves use of an air support surface.

* Important notes: Selection guidelines are suggestions for general reference only. Product selection should be based on a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of other factors such as patient’s nutritional status, medications, diseases, mobility and other factors. All products require the order of a physician. Monitor your patient’s condition - change product selection as necessary for most appropriate therapy.

** Overlays offer less therapy and may pose certain safety risks. Speak to your STAT-MED representative for details.