November 4, 2010

5. Why use an Alternating Air Mattress for Pressure Ulcers.mov

Filed under: Self Inflating Mattress — Tony @ 9:21 pm

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  1. This video is designed to give an overview of an a high end alternating air mattress, the Squirrel Diamond. This mattress is designed to help prevent bed falls and entrapments whilst assisting independent wheelchair transfer. Alternating air mattresses such as Squirrels are designed to be used within care home or independent living situations as well as NHS wards. This means that attention is given to infection control as well pressure ulcer prevention.

    Comment by squirrelmedical — November 4, 2010 @ 10:14 pm

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