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LOW-AIR-LOSS BED [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hospital Furniture
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
CONT

An important issue for the treatment of pressure ulcers is the relief of pressure. A variety of mattresses have been used for this purpose, including various foam pads, air mattresses, and water beds. Acceptance has grown for the use of pressure-reducing devices such as air-fluidized beds and low-air-loss beds. These high-tech beds have been shown to dramatically reduce skin-surface pressure to levels that are less than capillary-filling pressures, even under bony prominences.

CONT

Interventions for Treatment of Pressure Ulcers. Low air loss beds may be considered for high risk/high pain clients.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mobilier d'hôpital
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
OBS

matelas à faible perte d'air : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé.

Spanish

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