title: New design of an anti-decubitus lying-down support.
abstract: Reviewed is a new lying-down support which is developed and designed in order to prevent decubitus. The new design is based upon the new anti-decubitus theory about tissue deformation: the principle of minimal deformation of the supported body-tissues. Reviewed are the main problems of decubitus prevention in the lying situation. A comprehensive explanation of the operation of the new lying-down support is given. Attention is paid to the anti-decubitus quality, the users-friendliness for medical attendants, nursing attendants and the patient himself, the maintenance-friendliness and the cost-price. User-aspects, safety-aspects and the cost-factor are discussed in detail.
mesh_terms: D000388:Air; D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000191:economics; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008283:Maintenance; D011312:Pressure; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000517:prevention & control*