Have you ever had to lie in bed for a considerable length of time maybe through illness or injury? If yes then I bet after time it became uncomfortable and tiring if you weren't able to get comfortable at all.
Many of us know a friend or relative who has had to lie for long periods maybe through illness or injury. Most of us have then I bet after time it actually gave you sore points if you weren't able to get night's rest.
Looking into the future how would you cope if you had a serious illness that reduced mobility or old age prevented you getting up in the morning or even moving or rolling over in bed. Long periods of bed ridden time can cause pressure and permanent friction.Your care assistant should be trained to look for signs of bed sores and pressure ulcers.
Years ago the only means of preventing this was regular turning of the patient which you can imagine in a hospital or care home, was less efficient to key and labour for the carers and staff. This is where the pressure mattress comes into its own. With outstanding results the relative will feel more comfortable and keep away the unwanted added stress of bed sores and pressure ulcers. Not only will the occupier feel more comfortable along with the pressure mattress use reduction of bed sores and pressure ulcers.
The key uses and improvements of the Pressure Mattresses is always to achieve higher standards to give the patient what we would all wish for in our own care level and brings the technology able to reduce pressure on the needed part of the body, aiding the patient to a positive outlook and a sense of relief. The latest technology aided pressure mattress contain bubble cells wrapped in soft pockets of air, allowing each section to be alternated and spread the constant weight distribution producing an effective and cost efficient method of caring for mobility stricken patients..
The constant movements of the air sacs beneath the patient enables any hospital ward in the turning the patient to keep them free from manual handling, leaving your staff free to continue normal duties. You are always in control allowing how much air and then regulate depending how your patients risk assessment is set. Hospitals and care homes all over the country are using the pressure mattress to take care of mobility issues.
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