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The Pentaflex pressure-reducing mattress replacement.

C Fox1, N Burgess-Allen

  • 1University Hospital Lewisham, London.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|March 11, 2000
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Polyurethane foam is a versatile support surface for preventing pressure sores. The Pentaflex foam mattress offers effective pressure reduction, supported by clinical evidence and quality testing.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Medical Device Technology
  • Clinical Engineering

Background:

  • Support surfaces are critical for preventing pressure ulcers (also known as pressure sores).
  • Polyurethane foam is a widely utilized material in the development of support surfaces due to its adaptable properties.
  • Evaluating foam quality is essential for ensuring the efficacy and safety of pressure-reducing mattresses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the application of polyurethane foam as a support surface for pressure sore prevention.
  • To describe standardized tests for assessing polyurethane foam quality.
  • To summarize the clinical evidence and characteristics of the Pentaflex pressure-reducing foam mattress.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on polyurethane foam properties and applications in support surfaces.

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  • Description of common foam quality assessment tests (e.g., density, firmness, resilience).
  • Summary of clinical studies and case reports evaluating the Pentaflex mattress performance.

    • Main Results:

    • Polyurethane foam demonstrates versatility and effectiveness as a support surface material.
    • Specific foam quality tests provide objective measures of material performance.
    • Clinical evidence supports the use of the Pentaflex mattress in reducing pressure and preventing sores.

    Conclusions:

    • Polyurethane foam, exemplified by the Pentaflex mattress, is a valuable tool in pressure sore prevention strategies.
    • Rigorous quality testing ensures the reliability of foam-based support surfaces.
    • Further clinical research can continue to refine the application of these devices.