Comparison of Interface Pressures Measured at the Sacrum while Resting upon Two Types of Foam Mattresses and between Platilon and Plastic Mattress Covers
- 1 July 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Age and Ageing
- Vol. 20 (4) , 267-270
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/20.4.267
Abstract
We investigated the pressure-redistributing characteristics of a 5-inch foam mattress compared with the Clinifloat slotted mattress fitted with a Platilon cover or with a tight-fitting plastic cover. We confirmed earlier work showing that a loose-fitting cover is necessary for the effectiveness of the slotted mattress.Keywords
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