These devices are a more aggressive therapy than alternating pressure pads (APP) and are used when an APP is not producing the necessary outcomes.

The mattress is much thicker than an APP and the surface is specially designed to reduce moisture, friction, and shear.

For information about pressure sores and how to prevent them follow these links:
WWW.INTELIHEALTH.COM/IH/IHTIH/WSIHW000/9339/25897.HTML

WWW.HEALTHINAGING.ORG/AGINGINTHEKNOW/CHAPTERS_CH_TRIAL.ASP?CH=30

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