Wednesday, April 23, 2014

NEW Gel Infused Mattress Is The Latest Breakthrough In Bedsore Healing

This new gel infused pressure relief mattress is the latest breakthrough in pressure prevention! This new ground-breaking support surface provides optimized pressure redistribution, rapid heat dissipation, and vast increases in breathability compared to standard pressure prevention mattresses.

How does it work?? The new visco foam infuses gel pockets into the foam. This new technology was adapted by the Temper Pedic mattresses. This works by allowing air to pass through open cells in the foam while channeling it away from the body instead of trapping it within the closed cells of traditional memory foam. The infusion of gel polymers throughout the foam contributes both cooling properties and the virtual elimination of static fatigue.

At Medicalairmattress.com we strive to provide our consumers with the cutting edge technology in bedsore healing. We offer the NEW GEL INFUSED PRESSURE MATTRESS at a introductory price for our valued customers. We believe at Medicalairmattress.com that this mattress will not only provide high comfort but will aid in advanced healing. Feel free to call or e-mail us for more information about this mattress by clicking this link: Medicalairmattress.com.



Gel Infused Pressure Relief Mattress




Thursday, April 3, 2014

Understanding The Technology Behind Alternating Pressure Mattresses


Alternating pressure, defined as pressure redistribution via cyclic changes in loading and unloading is the recommended bed support surface feature. When at risk or ulcerated patients cannot be repositioned manually, active support surfaces are needed, as they can change their load-distribution properties and help make sure blood is getting to the skin. Generally, the less time between cycles the better for load-distribution and blood flow, so it is best to alternate more, as tolerated.
Some bed support surfaces offer pulsation instead of alternating pressure. Pulsation differs from alternation in that the duration of peak inflation is shorter and the cycling time is more frequent. For example, Medicalairmattress.com's True Low Air Loss Hospital Mattress  pulsation mode reduces air flow every 30 seconds to 50% of the comfort setting. Pulsation is theorized to increase lymphatic drainage (may decrease swelling) and blood flow by having a "massaging" benefit. It may also enhance patient comfort and relieve pain.
Pain due to lying down or sitting with or without limited ability to reposition can be lessened by using support surfaces for beds and wheelchairs that provide Immersion and envelopmentImmersion is the depth of penetration or "sinking" into the support surface. Envelopment is the ability of the support surface to conform to the body parts sinking into it. Sitting tolerance can also be increased and pain decreased by making sure a proper back is used in a wheelchair, not just a pressure redistributing cushion. The sling fabric on any wheelchair is there so the wheelchair folds; not to support a human trunk or pelvis.
Many bed support surfaces are described as Low Air Loss (LAL) or True Low Air Loss (TLAL). Low Air Loss is a feature of a support surface that provides a flow of air to assist in managing the heat and humidity (microclimate) of the skin. If you or your patient are very diaphoretic (perspiring profusely) or always hot or cold, Low Air Loss may help. Low Air Loss can be achieved with compressors pumping as little as 4 liters per minute (LPM) of air or with blowers producing over 1000 LPM of air. While there is no consensus on the definition of true low air loss, it is generally used to describe blower based, rather than compressor or pump based systems.
blower is capable of transferring or wicking more moisture vapor away from the patient than a pump, helping to maintain the microclimate or proper skin temperature and humidity.