title: ROHO Dry floatation technology: implications for clinical practice.
abstract: This article discusses the aetiology of pressure ulcers, the clinical and financial cost of pressure ulcer prevention and the need for pressure reducing equipment. The role of Dry floatation in pressure ulcer prevention and management is explored. How Dry floatation technology works is discussed and its use within clinical practice is highlighted. The evidence to support Dry floatation is presented.
authors.affiliation: Tissue Viability for Worcestershire PCT and University of Worcester. j.stephen-haynes@nhs.net
authors.forename: Jackie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stephen-Haynes
mesh_terms: D000388:Air; D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000592:standards*; D006365:Heel; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D011312:Pressure; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D018805:Sepsis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods