Bedsore prevention mattress: solving the pain of long-term bedridden patients

Patients who stay in bed for a long time, because they can't walk, the long-term contact between skin and bed will easily cause bedsores and bring more pain to patients. The appearance of bedsore-preventing mattress provides a solution to this problem. So, what is an anti-bedsore mattress? What kind of bedsore mattress is good? Next, we will answer it for your reference.

Multifunctional mattress

The bedsore-preventing mattress, also known as the bedsore-preventing air mattress, is a multifunctional mattress. It can not only help patients who stay in bed for a long time to prevent bedsores, but also has strong medical value. Especially suitable for people with mobility difficulties, because this mattress can activate muscles and blood and provide comfortable support for people who lie in bed for a long time.

How to choose bedsore-proof mattress

How to choose bedsore-proof mattress? The following are several common bedsore prevention mattresses for your reference.

Foam bedsore pad

Made of foam plastic, the bottom is smooth and the surface is concave and convex, which is helpful for air circulation and decompression. The price is affordable, but the air permeability is slightly poor, and the preventive effect is average. Suitable for patients with mild bedsore or those with less severe compression.

Water mattress

The filler is usually specially treated water, which plays a massage role through the flow of water, disperses the pressure on the body and supporting parts, and avoids bedsores caused by ischemia. It is suitable for severe patients who stay in bed for a long time. It is difficult to repair after damage, and it is expensive.

Air bedsore pad

It consists of several air chambers that can be inflated and deflated. Through the operation of the electric air pump, each air chamber can be alternately inflated and deflated, changing the posture of people who stay in bed for a long time. It has good bedsore prevention effect and moderate price, and is suitable for family use. It is the most widely used product at present.

Gel bedsore pad

The filler is a flowing polymer gel, which has good air permeability and pressure balance, and can reduce the friction between the bony process and the pad. But the price is higher.