title: Pressure-reducing capability of Conforma II mattress overlay.
abstract: Pressure readings over the sacral and trochanter areas were obtained on 30 healthy adult volunteers. An anatomically contoured mattress overlay (Conforma II) was compared to a standard hospital mattress. The difference in the mean pressures over the sacral areas represented a 52% reduction in pressure, whereas, a 46% pressure reduction was obtained over the trochanter area. Body weight was significantly associated with higher mean pressures.
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authors: Reynolds
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authors: Suarez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001513:Beds / Q000145:classification / Q000592:standards*; D001835:Body Weight; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*