Try: Try using pressure reducing devices these devices offer an effective way to reduce interface pressure below what is encountered with a standard mattress they cannot provide pressures consistently less than 25-32 mm hg so they may have to be used with a turning schedule examples of such devices include foam mattresses gel water mattresses static air mattresses foam overlays
Materials: Foam mattresses gel water mattresses static air mattresses foam overlays
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile
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References: wound care help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com
Keywords: Wound pressure ulcers pressure sores skin sheering mattress skin breakdown
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed