The Pressure ulcers are a major health problem., both for the people who suffer from them, since they worsen their condition and therefore their quality of life, as well as for their environment, caregivers and family. He risk of developing pressure ulcers is higher in people with reduced mobilityfor example, people who remain bedridden for long periods of time, people in wheelchairs or who cannot change position.
For this reason, as pointed out by online orthopedics specialists Ortowebone of the fundamental aspects to take into account when conditioning a room to be used by an elderly person or person with reduced mobility is monitor and prevent bedsores or pressure ulcersa very frequent problem and that in most cases can be prevented and treated with minimal care.
So, since Ortoweb highlight a series of toImportant aspects to keep in mind:
- mobilize the person the maximum possible and in case of being bedridden make postural changes every 3 or 4 hours. An articulated bed can help us a lot.
- Keep a proper hygienewithout forgetting that you have to clean, dry and hydrate the risk areas after bathing and at each diaper change.
- watch the skininspect it frequently, so we can see possible injuries when they are in the initial phase
- A lot watch out for friction while dressing, undressing or making transfers. The skin erodes very easily
- take care of feeding so that it is complete and balanced and above all take care that the hydration is correct.
Currently the Bedsore prevention systems or pressure ulcers They are many and varied: cushions, mattresses, positioners, creams, oils, etc. then from Ortoweb offer us a selection of models of air mattresses with anti-decubitus compressora fundamental element for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
The compressor is connected by tubes to the mattress and alternates inflation and deflation, changing the pressure points on which the patient rests. The compressor must be on and working during the entire time the user is lying down. The most common models are:
Air mattress with pressure-regulated compressor
thought for slight riskit is made up of a PVC mattress with 8 cm high cells and a compressor that will alternate between the cells, so that the mattress alternately inflates and deflates its cells to favor blood circulation and distribute correctly the pressures on the body.
SY400 air mattress
For people with slight or moderate risk A good option is the mattress, which consists of 17 nylon cells 12 cm thick and 80 cm wide. Unlike PVC, nylon is breathable, and being thicker provides better prevention.
Armony 500 Air Mattress
If he risk of bedsores is moderate or high the use of the dynamic air anti-decubitus mattress is recommended . This mattress consists of 17 nylon cells 12.5 cm thick and 90 cm wide. It incorporates a CPR valve for rapid deflation in case cardiopulmonary resuscitation is needed. The compressor allows the pressure to be alternating or static, this last option allows stopping the alternation of the compressor while care is being taken on the patient (dressing, eating, etc.).
Domus 3 air mattress
Until now, all the mattresses mentioned are mattress toppers, but as of the existence of a high risk If you suffer from pressure ulcers, you should use anti-decubitus systems such as , which incorporate a foam base and it is not necessary to use another mattress.
It is indicated for a high risk of bedsores and consists of a 5 cm foam base and a mattress with 12.7 cm air cells with a CPR valve and ventilation micropores in the gluteal area so that it is drier and more comfortable. ventilated. In addition, the compressor allows the alternating or static function, the head tubes are always fixed to avoid dizziness and it is very silent.
For expand information or clarify possible doubts about these mattresses or about other technical aids, mobility aids or any type of orthopedic product, the online orthopedic specialists are at your disposal via email on the phone 976 900 902 or directly at its facilities in Zaragoza, located at calle Fray Luis Amigo, 2.