Effective pressure relief: How the right mattress can reduce pressure ulcers by up to 73%
Pressure ulcers are a common and serious complication in healthcare, particularly in intensive care settings where patients are often immobilised for long periods. A new study, published in the Journal of Tissue Viability, has examined the effects of different mattress solutions in preventing pressure ulcers in high-risk acute care patients.The results show that the choice of the right pressure-relieving surface can play a
Pressure ulcers - 5 tips for effective treatment
In Sweden, we procure advanced pressure-regulating mattresses for around SEK 100 million per year. At the same time, pressure ulcers are estimated to cost society around €2.8 billion every year. That's almost 30 times as much money! Do you want to fight pressure ulcers in healthcare? Then you need to be equipped with the right knowledge, the right procedures and the right mattresses. 1. START [...]