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    Choosing the right pressure-relieving device can be challenging for nurses. Body build does not affect device effectiveness in healthy individuals, but heels require special attention to maintain skin integrity.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Nurses face challenges selecting appropriate pressure-relieving devices for acute care patients due to product variety.
    • Effective pressure relief is crucial for preventing skin breakdown and ensuring patient comfort.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of various pressure-relieving support surfaces.
    • To identify factors influencing device efficacy in pressure reduction.

    Main Methods:

    • Interface pressure measurements were taken on bony prominences of healthy volunteers.
    • The effectiveness of different pressure-relieving devices, including air-flotation low air-loss beds, was assessed.

    Main Results:

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  • Body build did not statistically influence the effectiveness of pressure-relieving devices in healthy subjects.
  • Air-flotation low air-loss beds demonstrated effectiveness in pressure relief.
  • Interface pressure varied significantly across individuals and bony prominences, with the heel exhibiting the highest pressure.

    • Conclusions:

    • Body build is not a critical factor when selecting pressure-relieving devices for healthy populations.
    • The heel is a high-risk area for pressure injuries, necessitating targeted interventions.
    • Effective pressure-relieving devices, such as specific air-flotation beds, can be identified for clinical use.