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Introducing the pressure support surfaces from Kaymed.

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  • 1North East Wales NHS Trust.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|February 28, 2002
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The Kaymed mattress provides enhanced comfort and low interface pressures for high-risk patients. Testing focused on the visco-elastic foam

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Support surfaces are critical for patient comfort and pressure reduction.
  • Mattress versatility is needed for diverse healthcare settings and bed types.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the design and test results of the Kaymed mattress.
  • To evaluate the visco-elastic foam used in Kaymed mattresses for quality, comfort, and pressure reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Product focus on the Kaymed mattress range.
  • Testing of visco-elastic foam properties.
  • Analysis of interface pressures and comfort levels.

Main Results:

  • Kaymed mattresses offer increased comfort.
  • Low interface pressures were achieved for high-risk patients.

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  • Visco-elastic foam demonstrated suitable properties for pressure reduction.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Kaymed mattress is a versatile support surface suitable for various healthcare environments.
    • The visco-elastic foam contributes to effective pressure management and patient comfort.