RCT shows static air mattresses “significantly” more effective than alternating air pressure mattresses in preventing pressure ulcers
A new randomised control trial (RCT) carried out in 26 nursing homes in Flanders, Belgium, has revealed that static air mattresses were “significantly” more effective…
Common pressure ulcer prevention practice is “torturous” and could lead to early death, new study finds
Select Medical's Pure Air 8 Acute pressure mattress The practice of two-hourly repositioning of patients in care facilities to prevent pressure ulcers could be causing…
Huddersfield University partners with Innova to improve pressure care
Innova Care Concepts has teamed up with Huddersfield University to research and improve the effectiveness of pressure care equipment in healthcare. The studies have included…