Question 1

will having a tempurpedic type mattress pad prevent bedsores?

Accepted Answer

Not really: The best defense against most all bed sores is frequent turning of the patient so the body does not lie in contact with one area of the skin against any surface.  However the development of bed sores is also influenced by many other factors.

Question 2

does the hospital bed mattress prevent bedsores?

Accepted Answer

Bedsores mattress: Most hospitals do not use standard mattresses. They use a higher grade of mattress that helps the staff prevent pressure sores from developing. Except for a few specialized beds, offloading pressure, frequent turning and common sense still are keys in prevention.

Question 3

what beds are good to prevent bedsores?

Accepted Answer

Mattress Surfaces: It is not the bed but the mattress or surface that is important. There are many choices. Remember that any surface other than a standard mattress will provide improved prevention. Also remember that there are no quality studies showing one surface is any better than any other surface in the prevention of bedsores. Any prolonged body dependency on any mattress can result in pressure injury.

Question 4

any tips of preventing finger pain and damage while typing?

Accepted Answer

Not an issue.: Typing should not cause pain or damage. If it does, then see a rheumatologist or orthopedist.

Question 5

what is the best thing to prevent a bed sore?

Accepted Answer

Multifactorial: Pressure ulcers are a result of pressure on the skin of a vulnerable person. Risk factors include age, immobility, incontinence, poor wound healing, dementia and poor nutrition. Focusing on managing the risk factors are beneficial for prevention, as once the pu is formed , it is more difficult to heal with possibilities of many complications.

Question 6

index finger pain. typing hurts..how to prevent it?

Accepted Answer

Act. modification: It sounds like you have exertional tendonitis or possibly early so called trigger finger(another type of tendonitis)
it could also be arthritis or a number of other diagnosis
if activity modification and nsaids don't  help i would see your local hand surgeon for an evaluation which should include x-rays.

Question 7

how can you prevent tendonitis (a hand problem due to typing on the computer) ?

Accepted Answer

Hand tendonitis: This condition is often caused by repetitive injuries from certain hand movements, or finger movements.  Analyze your posture and hand placement and then improve work conditions by using proper preventive keyboards to use hands in a less stressful manner.  There are special keyboards that are made to be orthopedically more friendly to the hands.  Improve chair posture and rest frequently.

Question 8

what type of heart condition prevents the use sun beds?

Accepted Answer

Sun beds: sun beds do not affect the heart but are a significant risk for skin cancer

Question 9

what is the best mattress/cushion for preventing bed sores?

Accepted Answer

Clinitron bed best: The clinitron, air flotation bed is the best mattress/cushion for preventing bed sores as the patient is essentially floating equalizing pressure all over.

Question 10

what should i look for in a mattress to prevent bed sores & pressure points?

Accepted Answer

Mattress not crucial: Mattress is not crucial, as long as it's not too hard. It might be better if mattress is compatible with person's body shape.
More important is to turn body around (changing position) every two hours, avoiding any specific (body) spots being against any object/hard substance for too long.

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