curative anti-decubitus mattress – Bos Medical International

Within the wide range of special mattresses, you might not see the wood for the proverbial trees. Therefore you will find below a description of mattresses that can help in the fight against bedsores. Did you know that an anti-decubitus mattress can help prevent and cure pressure sores? Different materials and techniques are used for …

Decubitus, or bed sores, are pressure ulcers caused by prolonged pressure on soft tissues, often resulting from immobility and lying or sitting in the same position for extended periods of time. Often associated with paralysis, bed sores can also occur in bedridden patients who are unable to move or turn themselves and in those who …

Bedsores Symptoms, causes and prevention

Pressure sores, also known as bedsores or pressure sores, are a common problem. They occur anywhere on the body where pressure is applied for an extended period of time. While they can be painful and cause a lot of discomfort to the patient, they can also lead to more serious health problems. In this article, …

Antidecubitus pump – properties and characteristics

Mattresses are an effective weapon against bedsores. Paired with an electric pump, the alternating mattresses combat pressure sores through their preventive and curative effects. Curious about the possibilities of an electric pump and interested in its properties? Then read on quickly! What is an antidecubitus pump? An antidecubitus pump is an electrical device used with …

The difference between preventive and curative antidecubitus mattresses

Preventing pressure ulcers in hospitals

You would think that when it comes to pressure sores, there would be no problem in hospitals. Hospitals are places where there is enough medical knowledge to preventively combat pressure sores. At least, you would think so. Yet it is wrong to think that hospitals are immune from pressure sores. In fact, several studies show …