Journal of tissue viability
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A pilot randomised controlled trial comparing reactive air and active alternating pressure mattresses in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers among medical ICU patients.
Data on the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers (PU's) among ICU patients is sparse. ⋯ This small pilot study suggests that 'active' alternating therapy is a useful adjunct in the care of highly vulnerable patients, while the outcomes may be less favourable when using 'reactive', constant low pressure devices.