07.09.12
A fluid absorption mat for use in a medical environment has been patented by a Swedish company. The fluid absorption mat is a substantially planar mat having at least one fluid absorption layer, comprising: at least two absorption portions, disposed in side-by-side relation and presenting substantially juxtaposed projections on a principal horizontal plane of the mat, said portions presenting different absorption capacities. Among these absorption capacities is a standing area having a standing surface disposed within the absorption portion having the lowest absorption capacity of the at least two absorption portions, wherein the absorption portion with the highest fluid absorption capacity among the at least two absorption portions is outside the standing area.