If the answer is yes to all three of these conditions then a lateral rotation mattress system may be more appropriate than alternating pressure with low air loss.
Alternating pressure mattress vs low air loss mattress.
An alternating pressure mattress can provide your burnt skin the air and oxygen it requires to heal.
Does not have repiratory issues.
Both low air loss and alternating pressure mattresses will need to have a consistent air flow to ensure they work effectively.
When choosing the best alternating pressure mattress you ll want to consider how long the patient will be bedridden as one of the primary factors in your evaluation.
It brings along minimal friction.
This is because all mattresses will and do lose air over time and if this happens the structure of the mattress changes leading to issues like sore backs.
10 latitudinal air cells are encased in foam.
Patient is often at an incline position.
The mattress is designed with a low air loss cover.
The cover functions exactly the same as a low air loss mattress with the same perks.
While alternating pressure mattresses only distribute pressure throughout the body low air loss mattresses lower pressure on the body and also reduces heat and moisture on the skin for the maximum comfort of the patient.
The acclaim flow hybrid mattress uses a combination of air cells and specialist foams to form a mattress surface capable of pressure reduction across a wide range of healthcare environments providing effective prevention and treatment for presure ulcers.
The hybrid allows patients to experience the best features of both worlds.
Even then in case of any sort of discomfort you can always control the friction level in an alternating pressure mattress.
Low air loss on the other hand addresses pressure heat moisture build up and friction.
The action of the patient s own weight on the airflow mattress encourages air to move in.
In our analysis of product reviews it s evident that the majority of caregivers prefer low air loss mattresses.
In addition a doctor can advise if you ll need to consider adding low air loss as part of your criteria for finding the appropriate model for you or a loved one.
Pressure relief air mattresses include alternating pressure mattress systems low air loss mattresses and lateral rotation mattress systems each explained in more detail below used for pressure prevention when patients are at risk of developing pressure ulcers or pressure sores also commonly referred to as bed sores these mattresses are used in both home care and hospital.
That said alternating pressure mattresses only address one issue.
The combined mattress system is designed with a low air loss cover on which the patient can rest and an alternating pressure base.
This type of mattress has a low air loss cover which gives exactly the same benefits as a low air loss mattress.
However if the patient wants to prevent or treat a stage i iv pressure ulcer and.