Joerns, Mattress - BariGel 1000 Bariatric Mattress 48" Width x 80" Length

Why Choose the Joerns BariGel 1000 Bariatric Mattress

Standard mattresses are not designed to manage the pressure distribution demands of bariatric patients — greater body weight increases interface pressure at bony prominences significantly, accelerating skin breakdown and elevating pressure injury risk during extended bed rest. The BariGel 1000 addresses this with a multi-layer construction that combines a gel-infused surface layer with high-density foam base layers, working together to redistribute pressure evenly and reduce peak loading at the most vulnerable areas. At 48" wide and 80" long, the mattress is sized for bariatric hospital and homecare beds, providing the full sleeping surface coverage that standard mattresses cannot. The shear-reducing top surface minimizes the frictional forces that damage skin during repositioning — a significant risk factor in bariatric care — while the fluid-resistant, low-shear removable cover supports thorough cleaning and infection control protocols between uses. For high-acuity bariatric patients in home care, long-term care, or facility settings, the BariGel 1000 is a purpose-built solution that addresses pressure, shear, and hygiene simultaneously.

Key Features

• 48" x 80" bariatric sizing for compatible bariatric hospital and homecare beds
• Gel-infused surface layer for enhanced pressure redistribution
• Multi-layer high-density foam construction for durable bariatric support
• Shear-reducing top surface to minimize friction during repositioning
• Fluid-resistant, low-shear removable cover for hygiene and infection control
• Designed to support high weight capacity bariatric users
• Compatible with 48"-wide bariatric hospital and homecare bed frames

Benefits

• Reduces peak interface pressure to help prevent pressure ulcers and skin breakdown
• Gel-infused surface provides enhanced pressure redistribution at bony prominences
• Shear-reducing top surface minimizes skin damage during repositioning
• High-density foam base delivers durable, long-term bariatric weight support
• Fluid-resistant removable cover simplifies daily cleaning and disinfecting
• 48" wide profile provides full sleeping surface coverage for bariatric users
• Supports skin integrity management in high-acuity home and facility care settings

Clinical & Typical Applications

✔ Bariatric patients at elevated risk of pressure ulcers or skin breakdown ✔ Individuals requiring extended bed rest with effective pressure management ✔ Home care environments managing high-acuity bariatric patients ✔ Long-term care facilities with bariatric bed inventory requiring pressure mattresses ✔ Post-surgical bariatric recovery requiring reliable pressure redistribution support ✔ High-acuity facility settings managing complex bariatric skin integrity needs