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Metzeler FAQs

Metzeler FAQs – Everything You Need to Know About Pressure Care Solutions

Metzeler Pressure Care Mattress FAQs

1. What is the Metzeler Pressure Care Mattress?
The Metzeler Pressure Care Mattress is designed to provide superior comfort, support, and optimal pressure distribution. It incorporates patented Rubex technology, making it ideal for those needing pressure relief and spinal alignment during sleep.

2. How does the Metzeler Pressure Care Mattress support spinal alignment?
The mattress features a multizone support system with a tubular structure in its core. This structure is zoned to support the spine and ensure even pressure distribution.

3. What is the Rubex Duo Cell technology?
Rubex Duo Cell technology consists of a combination of large and small pores in the foam. The large pores reduce pressure, while the small pores provide soft pressure support. This technology also enhances air permeability and moisture transport, helping maintain a consistent bed temperature.

4. Is the Metzeler mattress environmentally friendly?
Yes, the Metzeler mattress is made from natural, non-toxic, and non-petroleum-based materials, including sunflower oil, making it an environmentally friendly option compared to conventional foam mattresses.

5. What firmness options are available?
The Metzeler Pressure Care Mattress is available in soft and medium firmness options, catering to different comfort preferences.

6. What sizes is the mattress available in?
The Metzeler Pressure Care Mattress comes in a variety of sizes, including Single, King Single, Double, and Queen.

7. What are the benefits of the reinforced mattress edge?
The mattress features durable, reinforced foam edges that assist with transferring on and off the bed. This design aids carers and physiotherapists by providing stability during clinical care, while also reducing the risk of the user rolling back into or off the mattress.

8. How does the mattress manage temperature?
The unique tubular structure, along with the foam overlay options (soft or medium), ensures optimal cross ventilation both horizontally and vertically. This provides excellent temperature regulation, keeping the user comfortable.

9. Is the mattress cover waterproof and breathable?
Yes, the Metzeler mattress is equipped with a visco-elastic, waterproof, and breathable cover. It helps manage moisture and is easy to remove for washing, being washable up to 95°C.

10. What is the minimum user weight for the Metzeler Pressure Care Mattress?
The minimum weight for users of the Metzeler Pressure Care Mattress is 20kg.

11. What is the temperature range for the mattress foam?
The Rubex Duo Cell foam is designed to provide constant support over a wide temperature range, from -5°C to +40°C, ensuring it remains effective in various conditions.

 

Example of information that is required for us to provide an educated evaluation on the client's requirements. This will allow us to best assist in the mattress prescription. 

My client is keen to try another mattress. She's recently tried a *** with the aim to reduce her pain in bed but found it uncomfortable so has gone back to her old foam mattress which is a ***

For reference, my client is about 100kg and 170cm tall. 

She has a few conditions, which I'll list below. 

  • Leukodystrophy
  • Pain in her legs due to neuropathy.
  • Chemo treatment for cancer
  • Fibromylagia
  • Going through early menopause
  • Gets both hot and cold in bed
  • Spends quite a bit of time in bed during the day - watching TV
  • Can walk around but not for long distances due to pain
  • Can mobilise in bed
  • Occasional incontinence - has a mattress protector on the bed
  • States preferred mattress is medium feel

She is currently in a long single electric bed. 

She lives at ... Contact client's husband Brett on **** *** ***

Could you please send me the details of the mattress selected to pass on to the OT. Let me know if you need any other info.

Finch