Anti-decubitus cushions, what are they for and types

Anti-decubitus cushions

When choosing details for our home we must always take into account the needs of all people that live in it. Without a doubt, this becomes more important if we have a person with reduced mobility at home. These kinds of problems make it necessary to use pieces such as anti-decubitus cushions, which help prevent pressure ulcers in people who have to spend long periods without moving or in bed.

In this case we are going to see what these are anti-decubitus cushions, what they are used for and also the types there are. It is an element that has more functionality than aesthetics, but it is a great help in this type of case. Without a doubt, we must know the options we have if we are going to get one of these cushions.

What are anti-bedsore cushions

Cell Cushion

The anti-decubitus cushions They are cushions designed for rest of people who have to spend a lot of time immobilized or in bed, that is, people who have reduced mobility, either chronically or temporarily. Bedsores are ulcers that form in the tissues and give rise to terrible wounds that are very difficult to heal. These ulcers originate because the tissue is in contact with a surface with certain pressure, which causes that the blood does not circulate well. This means that the tissue does not have blood supply, so it ends up dying. Hence, these ulcers start to develop, which can get worse if they are not treated with dressings and constant cures. But the best way to avoid these problems is to take all kinds of precautions, for which anti-decubitus cushions and pieces such as anti-decubitus mattresses have been created.

How these cushions help us

The anti-bedsore cushions have fabrics and foams or materials that have been specially created for to be able to distribute the weight of the body much better. In this way, the pressure will not be exerting only on one area, which is the one that is most likely to have an ulcer, preventing the tissue from dying. These cushions are a great help for all types of people with reduced mobility, but they are not the only help or guarantee by themselves that ulcers are prevented.

How to choose an anti-decubitus cushion

Anti-decubitus cushions

When choosing the anti-bedsore cushion we will have to take into account the needs of the person who is going to use it. There are cushions thought for people who have some mobility, such as foam and viscofluid gel. Ergonomic memory foam cushions are ideal for those with reduced mobility and poor stability. Another type of cushions is made up of those that contain valves that can be filled with air or removed, so that they help the person to move when the patient is immobilized. It is a way to reduce the pressure thanks to this system with valves, only for those cases in which there is no mobility on the part of the person.

Materials in the cushions

Memory foam cushion

These cushions can have different materials, which offer certain qualities and advantages. Cushions lamb are antimicrobial and waterproof. They are intended for the comfort of people who are sitting or in one position for a long time. By letting the air pass they avoid humidity and bad smells.

The pads with memory foam that we all know can be low or high density. Those of low density are thought of preventive form for people who do not have much weight. They have antibacterial properties and keep odors and mites away.

Anti-decubitus cushions

El 3D polyurethane cushion It is intended to relieve pressure on bone areas. It is a good cushion that distributes the weight equally to prevent the appearance of ulcers. We also find those that are water-based, which help distribute the weight in situations where there is no stability. Air cell cushions are the most expensive but also the most effective because we can control the areas where pressure is applied, changing whenever we want.

How to avoid bedsores

As we have said, anti-bedsore cushions can be an important help to avoid these ulcers, but it should not be the only thing. In cases of reduced mobility we must take extreme precautions. It is important to keep the person clean, with dry skin and no humidity, hence it is so important to maintain adequate daily hygiene. The person has to maintain a balanced diet, avoid being overweight and also hydrate adequately so that the skin is in better condition. On the other hand, the person's position should be changed as much as possible so that the pressure is not always exerted on the same points, to one side and the other. In this way, the dreaded skin ulcers will be largely avoided.


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