Hospital Bed - Specialty Mattress Guidelines

Once a decubitus ulcer is healed, a Group 3 Low Air Loss Mattress should be downsized to a lesser product (i.e. gel overlay) for prevention of skin breakdown. Decubitus Pads, Cushions and Mattress Pads, cushions, mattresses, alternating pressure pads, etc., require at least 3 to 4 inches thickness to be effective in the treatment of pressure sores. ................
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