Anti-decubitus mattresses are medical devices that can prevent the onset of wounds due to friction or rubbing. By using them you can obviate excessive skin crushing due to long stays in hospital, avoiding the occlusion of the subcutaneous capillaries that can lead to oedema or necrosis.
The pressure mattress allows sufficient flow of blood to all the tissues by reducing the pressure on blood vessels consequently further occurance of sores is prevented and bed sores heal faster.
The name says it all: it is an anti-decubitus pillow. With the help of antidecubitus pillows, bedsores can be prevented and repaired. The pillows are also used as a preventative measure, to prevent wounds. Various materials can be used for an anti-decubitus cushion.
An Airflow mattress can help prevent pressure sores by evenly distributing weight and pressure on the surface of the mattress. This helps to keep blood flowing and prevents areas from being compressed for extended periods of time.
They are portable, make a good temporary guest bed or when setting up an actual bed is not feasible. Unlike other mattresses, the firmness can be adjusted to your preference, especially those with built in pumps. Some are even specifically desgined to improve circulation.