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ArticleJournal of biomedical physics & engineering2023

Design and Implementation of a Novel Double-Layered Wavy Mattress for the Prevention and Recovery of Pressure Ulcers: A Feasibility Study.

Mehrdad Ghaderi, Hossein Chehre, Helia Fathpour

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Article in Journal of biomedical physics & engineering, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors.

Mehrdad GhaderiDepartment of Electrical and Computer, Technical and Engineering Faculty, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran.
Hossein ChehreDepartment of Biomedical Medical Physics and Engineering, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Helia FathpourDepartment of Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran.

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Abstract

Pressure ulcers are a significant concern in patient care, particularly for those with limited mobility and extended hospital stays. Wavy mattresses are shown an effective tool for preventing or promoting the healing of these wounds by preventing pressure localization in different body regions. The current study aimed to present a novel double-layered wavy mattress design for the prevention and recovery of pressure ulcers, addressing some of the limitations of existing mattresses. The novel mattress includes double-layered cells, with the upper and lower layers, filled with water and air, respectively. The temperature of water in the cells can be manually adjusted to meet patients' needs, prevent skin sweating, regulate body temperature, and promote blood flow in areas susceptible to pressure ulcers. Patients who used this novel mattress during their hospitalization experienced a significantly shorter recovery period for bedsores compared to those who used other mattresses, showing that the novel wavy mattress is an effective tool for preventing and recovering from pressure ulcers in long-term hospitalized patients with limited mobility.

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HospitalizationPressure UlcerSweatingTemperatureWavy Mattress

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PMID37868947
PMCPMC10589688

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