Anti-decubitus mattresses are a very effective solution to the problem of bedsores. For bedridden patients who are forced to remain immobile constantly or for long periods, such systems have become a real salvation. It's all about the nature of the disease. It turns out that bedsores arise not only due to patient immobility, although one cannot deny it as one of the main causes. The problem is based on a whole set of unfavorable circumstances. Obviously, when treating bedsores, it is necessary to eliminate the causes of the disease, not the consequences and symptoms.
The comprehensive approach to neutralizing bedsores is based on the scheme by which anti-decubitus systems work. The body of a bedridden patient is weakened by the serious illness that led to this condition. In addition, blood circulation is impaired in areas of bony prominences that do not encounter muscle resistance. The work of special nerve fibers responsible for tissue nutrition is also stopped. Anti-decubitus mattresses help restore blood circulation. In this case, the nerve fibers will gradually recover on their own, and the body will be able to fight the consequences of a bedridden lifestyle.
Mattresses for bedsores work on a very simple, but no less effective scheme. The system includes an inflatable mattress consisting of separate chambers. And also a compressor with the ability to select operating mode. The compressor supplies air to the mattress chambers at specified time intervals. With each interval, different chambers are inflated according to the scheme. As a result, a constant massage of the patient's soft tissues occurs and a change of support points for the body.
Anti-decubitus systems operate continuously. Therefore, when choosing, you need to pay attention to the operation of the compressor. It is very important that its noise level does not exceed the comfortable for hearing 5-10 dB.
In addition, when choosing anti-decubitus mattresses, you need to consider several more factors. The first and most important is that different systems are used to treat bedsores at different stages. The difference lies in the shape of the chambers and the order in which they are filled with air from the compressor.
For the prevention of bedsores or neutralization at an early stage, a cellular type mattress is used. The chambers of such a mattress are often filled in a checkerboard pattern, but there are other filling schemes.
For the treatment of bedsores of stages two through four, that is, more severe, balloon-type mattresses are used. The chambers in them are filled with air alternately and they are much larger than the cells.
Once a choice in favor of one or another type of mattress is made, it is time to decide on the material. Typically, anti-decubitus mattresses are made of rubberized fabric or PVC tarpaulin. It is only worth noting that the tarpaulin material is somewhat more practical in maintenance. On the other hand, rubberized fabric is more comfortable for the patient. There are no functional differences between them, so the choice should not be difficult.
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