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Bed and pressure care

Repositioning aids and surfaces for anyone spending most of the day in bed. Skin damage from pressure develops quietly, so this category is about prevention rather than response.

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Every item below is listed with what it is for, the price band to expect, and the brands you will actually see. Ask your occupational or physical therapist which of these fits before you buy: much of it is covered as durable medical equipment with a physician order.

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Bed and pressure care: 10 items

Pressure ulcers, Bedbound

Alternating pressure mattress (w/ pump)

Air cells cycle to prevent pressure ulcers

Typical price band: $70–$150
Brands you will see: Vive, Drive, Medokare
Typical rating: ~4.5★
Commonly used for: Pressure ulcers, Bedbound

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Incontinence, Bedbound

Incontinence underpads (washable/disposable)

Protect bed; ease cleanup

Typical price band: $20–$40
Brands you will see: Gorilla Grip, Medline, Amazon Basics
Typical rating: ~4.6★
Commonly used for: Incontinence, Bedbound

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ALS, Bedbound

Adjustable bed frame

Head/foot elevation for comfort & care

Typical price band: $300–$900
Brands you will see: Vive, Medacure, Drive
Typical rating: ~4.4★
Commonly used for: ALS, Bedbound

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Pressure prevention

Heel / elbow protectors

Offload bony prominences

Typical price band: $15–$30
Brands you will see: NYOrtho, Vive, RMS
Typical rating: ~4.5★
Commonly used for: Pressure prevention

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Pressure prevention

Mattress overlay (foam/egg-crate)

Adds pressure relief to existing mattress

Typical price band: $30–$70
Brands you will see: Drive, ChoiceOne, DMI
Typical rating: ~4.5★
Commonly used for: Pressure prevention

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Bedbound

Overbed table

Adjustable table for eating/activities in bed

Typical price band: $50–$100
Brands you will see: Vive, Vaunn, Drive
Typical rating: ~4.6★
Commonly used for: Bedbound

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Incontinence

Waterproof mattress protector

Protect mattress from incontinence

Typical price band: $20–$40
Brands you will see: SafeRest, Utopia
Typical rating: ~4.7★
Commonly used for: Incontinence

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Reflux, Respiratory

Wedge pillow / bed wedge

Incline for reflux, breathing, positioning

Typical price band: $30–$60
Brands you will see: Vive, ComfiLife, DMI
Typical rating: ~4.6★
Commonly used for: Reflux, Respiratory

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ALS, Bedbound

Hospital bed (full electric)

Full-feature care bed

Typical price band: $700–$1,500
Brands you will see: Drive, Medacure
Typical rating: ~4.4★
Commonly used for: ALS, Bedbound

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Contracture, Positioning

Positioning wedges / rolls (set)

Maintain side-lying / contracture positioning

Typical price band: $30–$70
Brands you will see: DMI, NYOrtho
Typical rating: ~4.5★
Commonly used for: Contracture, Positioning

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Before you buy anything

Check our equipment coverage guide first. Many of these items are covered as durable medical equipment, and a loan closet or a rental is often the better call than buying. Product links on this site earn a commission. It never changes which equipment we cover.