Symposium

Comparative Analysis of Pressure Relief Mattresses: Insights from Pressure Mapping 6482

Corresponding Presenter(s)

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  Kim Miller, OTR/L, ATP

  Advanced Clinical Occutpational Therapist, ATP
  California Rehabilitation Institute
  Los Angeles, CA, United States

  Slides

Presenter(s)

• CB

  Christopher Boudakian, D.O.

  Medical Director
  California Rehabilitation Institute
  Los Angeles, CA, United States
• DC

  Dominic Corpus, DPT

  Physical therapist
  California Rehabilitation Institute
  Los Angeles, CA, United States

Explore our study's findings on pressure relief mattresses using advanced pressure mapping technology. We compared a powered low air loss mattress and a passive pressure relief mattress to assess their effectiveness in preventing pressure ulcers. Discover how these mattresses differ in pressure distribution across key anatomical areas, offering insights into their impact on patient comfort and care. Join us to understand how these findings can guide clinical decisions and enhance pressure ulcer prevention strategies in healthcare settings.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the importance of pressure mapping in wound prevention and maintaining skin integrity.
• Describe the differences between air loss and low air loss hospital mattresses in relation to skin integrity
• Describe how body positions on hospital mattresses affect pressure points.
• Describe at least 3 interventions that can be utilized to prevent skin breakdown with bed-level patient care
• Discuss three ways in which selecting a hospital mattress for a patient influences both patient care and facility processes.