title: The Flo-tech range of pressure-reducing cushions.
abstract: Early rehabilitation of bed-bound patients has highlighted the need for pressure-reducing seating to complement pressure-reducing mattresses. The technology within cushion manufacturing has responded with a customized contouring principle for cushions. This has previously only been available on an individual patient basis. The range of Flo-tech cushions has attempted to provide the general patient population with a cushion that will reduce pressure, provide support and improve posture. The importance of seating in pressure sore prevention cannot be overemphasized. The provision of pressure-reducing cushions can assist in providing a total package of pressure reduction for the patient.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, Postregistration Department, University of Bangor, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014910:Wheelchairs