Preventing pressure ulcers: choosing a mattress.
The standard hospital mattress is not suitable for patients at risk of developing pressure ulcers. The type of mattress or overlay system they require will depend on their pressure ulcer risk, medical history and local practice. This article provides a guide to pressure-relieving mattresses.
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Lister Hospital, Stevenage, Hertfordshire. heidi.guy@nhs.net
D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000600:supply & distribution; D001513:Beds / Q000600:supply & distribution; D002755:Choice Behavior; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D018579:Patient Selection; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors