Pressure Relief Devices For Pressure Ulcers

These devices range from simple turning and repositioning clocks to pressure or temperature sensitive sensor technology and sophisticated support surface engineering.
Pressure relief devices for pressure ulcers. Medical devices help clinicians prevent pressure injuries ulcers in their patients by facilitating consistency of care. This is extremely important as without it the tissue that is compressed gets depleted of oxygen and it can often develop sores or ulcers. The pressure relief equipment moves the patient so the skin is not constantly compressed between the bone and the mattress or chair. Vive wheelchair cushion gel seat pad for coccyx orthopedic back support sciatica tailbone pain relief waterproof cover 4 layer foam support and comfort for pressure sores and ulcers.
Pressure relieving devices such as beds mattresses heel troughs splints and pillows are used as part of the treatment to reduce or relieve the pressure on the ulcer. These include mattress toppers wheelchair cushions and foot and elbow protectors. They provide pressure relief and protection for the user and are breathable for comfort. Pressure ulcers also known as pressure sores decubitus ulcers and bed sores are areas of localised damage to the skin and underlying tissue believed to be caused by pressure shear or friction.