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Body pressures and bed surfaces.

D Wild

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |March 2, 1991
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    New water beds provide superior support to prevent pressure sores compared to traditional King's Fund beds. This flotation technology effectively reduces high pressure loads on at-risk skin surfaces.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Clinical Nursing
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Pressure ulcers (bedsores) are a significant concern in patient care, especially for those with limited mobility.
    • Specialized support surfaces are crucial for managing and preventing pressure-related skin injuries.
    • Existing beds, like the King's Fund bed, aim to reduce pressure but may have limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the effectiveness of a novel water bed design against a standard King's Fund bed.
    • To quantify and analyze intersurface pressure distribution on at-risk body areas.
    • To evaluate the potential of water flotation for enhanced pressure ulcer prevention.

    Main Methods:

    • Six subjects were recruited for the study.
    • Intersurface pressure measurements were taken on 'at risk' body sites.

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  • Data from the new water bed were compared to those from a King's Fund bed.

    • Main Results:

    • The new water bed design demonstrated lower intersurface pressure levels.
    • Flotation on the water bed provided more effective and uniform support to body tissues.
    • Significant differences in pressure distribution were observed compared to the King's Fund bed.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel water bed design offers superior pressure distribution capabilities.
    • Water flotation technology presents a promising advancement in preventing pressure sores.
    • Clinical implementation of advanced support surfaces like this water bed is recommended for at-risk patients.