title: Decubitus prophylaxis: a prospective trial on the efficiency of alternating-pressure air-mattresses and water-mattresses.
abstract: Six hundred patients at risk for pressure sores were randomized in either a control group or one of two experimental groups placed on alternating-pressure air-mattresses and water-mattresses. The groups remained comparable throughout the 10-day study period. Twenty-one patients from the control group developed decubitus ulcers, compared with 7 in each of the other groups. Patient and ward personnel opinions on the acceptability of the three types of mattresses were registered.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000388:Air; D001512:Bedding and Linens; D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012306:Risk; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D014867:Water