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static support surface or static device
Pressure-reducing device designed to provide support characteristics that remain constant-i.e., do not cycle in time. Examples include foam overlays, cushions, & water mattresses.
Indications:
- advanced static mattress or static overlay for at-risk patients reduce pressure ulcer risk relative to standard hospital mattresses [1]
Specific
overlay
static air mattress
static water mattress
General
support-surface (mattress, bed)
References
- Qaseem A, Mir TP, Starkey M et al
Risk Assessment and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers: A Clinical
Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians.
Ann Intern Med. 2015;162(5):359-369
PMID: 25732278
http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2173505