Anti-Pressure Mattress Overlay (Single Bed 190 x 87 x 9 cm)
- Castellated Foam Pressure Redistribution - the high-specification castellated foam pad redistributes pressure from the body surface by conforming to body contours and distributing weight across a larger contact area; the castellations allow the foam to deform independently at each block, providing localised pressure redistribution at the contact points most at risk of skin breakdown per NICE CG179.
- Wipe-Clean Vapour-Permeable Cover - the cover is both wipe-clean for NHS IPC decontamination and vapour-permeable to allow moisture vapour from the resident's skin to pass through, maintaining the skin microclimate; maintaining vapour permeability is specified in NICE CG179 as important for pressure ulcer prevention, as moisture and heat retention accelerate skin breakdown.
- Modular Design - Single Bed 190x87x9cm - the overlay can be purchased as a complete unit or as separate foam pad and cover components; the modular design allows the cover to be cleaned or replaced independently without changing the foam pad, supporting cost-effective infection control management; the cover is fully removable with zip closure for easy access.
- Care Home and Homecare Upgrade - the anti-pressure overlay adds pressure redistribution capability to an existing standard mattress, providing a practical and cost-effective pressure care upgrade for residents in care homes or homecare settings; the double bed version is NCL-PFD (200x137x9cm); NICE CG179 risk assessment should confirm whether an overlay or full replacement mattress is appropriate for the individual resident's risk level.
Anti-Pressure Mattress Overlay - Single Bed - 190x87x9cm - Castellated Foam
The Anti-Pressure Mattress Overlay (Single Bed, NCL-PFS) adds castellated foam pressure redistribution to an existing standard mattress. 190x87x9cm; wipe-clean vapour-permeable removable cover; can be purchased as a complete unit or as separate foam and cover components. Double bed version is NCL-PFD (200x137x9cm). NICE CG179 indicated.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-PFS |
| Dimensions | 190 x 87 x 9 cm (single bed) |
| Foam | High-specification castellated |
| Cover | Wipe-clean, vapour-permeable; fully removable |
| Purchase Options | Complete unit or separate foam pad and cover |
| Double Version | NCL-PFD (200 x 137 x 9 cm) |
Regulatory Compliance
NICE CG179 recommends that residents at pressure ulcer risk sleep on a high-specification foam or dynamic mattress; the anti-pressure overlay improves the pressure redistribution of an existing standard mattress, potentially meeting the NICE CG179 high-specification foam requirement when overlaid on a standard mattress. The tissue viability nurse should assess whether the overlay-plus-standard-mattress combination achieves adequate pressure redistribution for the individual resident's risk level, or whether a full pressure care mattress replacement is required. MDR 2017/745 applies to pressure-redistributing overlays as medical devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a mattress overlay and a full pressure care replacement mattress?
A mattress overlay is placed on top of an existing mattress to add pressure redistribution capability; the underlying standard mattress remains in place. A full pressure care replacement mattress replaces the existing mattress entirely. Overlays provide a cost-effective pressure care upgrade for residents at lower pressure ulcer risk, but the combination of overlay and standard mattress may not provide the same level of pressure redistribution as a full-specification replacement mattress for higher-risk residents. NICE CG179 guidance and the individual tissue viability risk assessment should determine whether an overlay or full replacement mattress is appropriate for the specific resident.
Can the cover be machine washed?
The cover is described as wipe-clean for decontamination between uses; confirm with the supplier whether the cover is also machine washable and at what temperature before inclusion in the care home's laundering programme. The fully removable zip closure allows the cover to be removed for either wiping or laundering, and the foam pad can be surface-cleaned separately while the cover is being processed. The care home infection control policy should specify the required decontamination method for overlay covers, and the cover's care instructions should confirm compatibility with the specified method before procurement.
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- Castellated Foam Pressure Redistribution - the high-specification castellated foam pad redistributes pressure from the body surface by conforming to body contours and distributing weight across a larger contact area; the castellations allow the foam to deform independently at each block, providing localised pressure redistribution at the contact points most at risk of skin breakdown per NICE CG179.
- Wipe-Clean Vapour-Permeable Cover - the cover is both wipe-clean for NHS IPC decontamination and vapour-permeable to allow moisture vapour from the resident's skin to pass through, maintaining the skin microclimate; maintaining vapour permeability is specified in NICE CG179 as important for pressure ulcer prevention, as moisture and heat retention accelerate skin breakdown.
- Modular Design - Single Bed 190x87x9cm - the overlay can be purchased as a complete unit or as separate foam pad and cover components; the modular design allows the cover to be cleaned or replaced independently without changing the foam pad, supporting cost-effective infection control management; the cover is fully removable with zip closure for easy access.
- Care Home and Homecare Upgrade - the anti-pressure overlay adds pressure redistribution capability to an existing standard mattress, providing a practical and cost-effective pressure care upgrade for residents in care homes or homecare settings; the double bed version is NCL-PFD (200x137x9cm); NICE CG179 risk assessment should confirm whether an overlay or full replacement mattress is appropriate for the individual resident's risk level.