In most hospitals and extended care facilities, your patients often spend most of their day, and night, in their bed. Being sick is a very stressful time, so by providing a comfortable bed, you’re taking one worry off their shoulders. Here are several features of...
Is it time for a new mattress? The correct time to replace your mattress is every 8 years, which is the average life of a mattress, by this time your mattress weighs twice as much. The cause of weight gain is due to the collection of dust and mites. So, if it is time...
Unfortunately, for those in a wheelchair, avoiding sores (also known as decubitus ulcers) is an important aspect of an overall health plan. Skin breakdowns can lead to extended periods of time in bed waiting for healing and the truth is, the skin never fully returns...
A few days after the Supreme Court of Canada overturned the prohibition against doctor-assisted suicide, I received a note from a wonderful colleague of mine saying that her closest friend’s 53-year-old son had just died of spinal cancer. Two weeks before his...
Adding a mattress topper to an existing sleep system increases client comfort, and will also extend the life of your current mattress. Essential Medical Products’ LTC Convolute Mattress Topper is a great solution for medical professionals looking for a...
Our mattresses are categorized into three families for easy comparison for different patient needs; Basic, Intermediate, and Premium Care. Basic Mattresses Essential Medical Products offers a wide variety of medical mattresses for long-term care facilities,...