Bedsores, pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers are a common development in patients who are confined to bed for long periods and who have difficulty shifting their position. The prolonged pressure on the skin causes it to break down. Areas that are the most affected are the tailbone, heels, ankles, and hips. One way to minimize bedsores is with the use of a pressure mattress. It is designed to provide comfort and promote air circulation. It is one of the most commonly utilized mattresses for patients with mobility problems.
How it works
A medical air mattress, as it is otherwise known, is ergonomically built to alleviate pressure on areas of the body most prone to developing bedsores. Since the patients who need them the most cannot move properly on their own, the mattress does the work for them.
