Almost every care mattress in use today offers pain relief for pressure sores and ulcers. The nature of sleeping or being bedridden transforms the bed into a high-risk zone for developing ulcers or bed sores. As a result, choosing the right mattress has never been more important, which is why in this blog post, we look at what pressure mattresses are, the different types of pressure mattresses and the benefits they offer. What are pressure mattresses?
Pressure mattresses are generally used within hospitals and care homes to offer patients pain relief against pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers. There are three types of commonly used pressure mattresses:
Air mattresses, also called alternating or dynamic
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