Apex Pro-care mattress: How can this advanced mattress assist in prevention of pressure injuries?

Avalon Nursing Home is fully aware of the potential for pressure ulcers in immobile residents and were keen to undertake an evaluation to ensure their residents have the most appropriate care possible. They selected Apex Pro-care to evaluate as there were concerns for residents heels in those with any arterial insufficiency. The Apex Pro-care mattress has a heel section where one or more of the bottom five cells can be deflated under the patient's heel to create a void, which will enable the heel to "float" so that there is no pressure in contact with the heel area. The mattress would reduce the cost of nursing care as repositioning times can be optimised according to need. The three residents who agreed to evaluate the mattress found it to be extremely comfortable and they remained free of any pressure injury.