Operating Rooms
Mattresses using TEMPUR® material are used in operating rooms where patients are on the surgical table for extended periods of time. Therefore, many referring doctors are familiar with Tempur-Pedic technology.

Covering Materials
The material covering the pads is made from advanced breathable but waterproof polymer, which allows for easy maintenance and cleaning. It is vapor-permeable and can stretch, thereby decreasing shear and maceration. This material increases patient comfort when compared to the standard plastic covers that cannot breathe. Addionally the top and bottom fabrics contain a permanent antimicrobial agent to inhibit the gowth of harmful drug resistant bacteria, such as MRSA. They are also latex free. Infection control is further enhanced because Patient Comfort Systems tables pads have sewn and welded seems. This protects the TEMPUR core from biological hazards and prevents cracking and tearing in high impact areas, such as pad corners.

Awards
The Tempur-Pedic Company has recently received four awards for patient comfort from the Arthritis Foundation and has been recognized by NASA. Additionally, the Tempur-Pedic pressure-managing technology has been certified by the Space Foundation.