Decubitus ulcer, known as bed sores, develop when an individual is incapacitated and unable to move on his own. Such an individual would require assistance in achieveing common activites such as rolling on bed. Due to this inability to move voluntarily, these individuals, without constant attention, are prone to laying on one part of the body for prolonged periods of time. The pressure on the skin on the part of the body on which this indiviudal may have laid for prolonged durations, in addition to the accumulation of sweat and other bodily fluids such as urine, leads to the breakdown of the skin. This is the beginning of bed sores.
Considering its mechanism of formation, prevention is simple; roll/move the individual often to distribute pressure evenly over the body or purchase products that achieve that.
These products are the Anti decubitus water mattress and the Alternating pressure air mattress. Both of these products are effect in 99% of cases under research conditions and are therefore guaranteed to prevent bed sores. These products can be purchased online @ www.everymedical.com.ng