If the PROPER equipment for preventing bedsores in an invalid patient was not available, would a water bed or?

Question

an air mattress do the trick? I've heard about these rockers that pressurize and deflate alternate tubes, but that sounds like it would be difficult to improvise. We're looking at moderately long term care here, weeks or months.

Please give me a serious, accurate answer, and THEN I'll tell you why I'm asking!

19 DEC 07, 0308 hrs, GMT.

Or would you rather I got the wrong information elsewhere, leading to more or worse bedsores...?

Answer 1

an egg crate mattress will do the job as well. it is also recommended that you turn the patient every 2hrs. to prevent bedsores.

Answer 2

The best way to prevent bedsores is to change the position frequently. Like every hour if possibly. Then massage the part of the body that was supporting the weight in the last position. Yes, recirculating air mattresses are quite effective as a way to decrease the potential for the formation of bedsores, and they are available at stores that provide equipment such as hospital beds. However, just for the benefit to the patient that results from changing the configuration of their anatomical alignment, the value of changing the position, as well as flexing and bending the limbs at the joints is still the best.

Answer 3

I would believe they would be worst
as your body would be in more contact with the bed