Anti-decubitus pillows

In order to organize the most acceptable pastime of the immobilized patient and to avoid the appearance of dead zones in the form of bedsores on his skin, it is necessary to use special medical devices. One of the most successful preventive measures in this case can be called the operation of anti-decubitus pillows.

Action and scope

The cushion against bedsores is extremely necessary for those who, because of the presence of various diseases or after a severe operation, are forced to only have a sedentary or sedentary lifestyle. It is for this reason that painful ulcers appear on their skin - as a result of a violation of normal blood circulation in those parts of the body on which the patient lies for a long time.

The body with all its weight in this case, strongly pushes the skin. The main places for the formation of ulcers are such areas as:

  • buttocks;
  • cervical and sacral spine.

A cushion against bedsores prevents the appearance of this pathology on the human body. In addition, the use of these products is increasingly recommended as one of the most effective ways of getting rid of already manifested ulcers (in combination with other procedures).

Such a pillow can be useful to relieve pain, not only bedridden, but patients who can sit. It is especially needed for those who cannot move on their own, due to a serious illness or a recent injury.

An anti-sore cushion will relieve excessive pressure from certain areas and improve blood circulation due to a special massage effect. It will prevent friction and displacement of the skin.

In addition to patients who are forced to sit or lie, these products are successfully exploited by people who suffer from severe forms of other diseases - for example, they have impaired functions of the apparatus of the organs of movement. Anti-sore pads are recommended for problems such as paralysis, severe burns.

In addition, anti-decubitus pillows can also be used by ordinary people - to relieve fatigue, reduce the serious load on the vertebral part and relieve pain in it. These products are perfect for those who suffer from radiculitis or a disease such as osteochondrosis - these are drivers, office workers.

This means that cushions against bedsores can be used not only in a regular bed and in a wheelchair designed for people with disabilities, but also in the office, on a car seat.

Kinds

Anti-decubitus products that are used to get rid of large ulcers on the skin can be divided into different types - it all depends on the internal material. Most often, the gel or air helps to repeat the outlines of the body of a sick person. You can find products that consist of foam inner material, a combined pillow.

Any type of filler has its own characteristics:

  • The best experts call gel anti-decubitus cushion. It helps to normalize blood circulation in precisely those places where it is necessary for the patient in the first place. Such a unique pillow can perfectly support the body of the patient,which is in a sitting position. It will not slide and will significantly reduce the pressure in the most problematic areas.

The gel of silicone gives a cooling effect, which reduces sweating in a patient.

However, it is worth noting that gel pads against bedsores can deliver a lot of worries in case of accidental damage. At the same time, they weigh a lot, so they may not be suitable for those patients who have weak arms.

  • Cheap or lightweight can be called orthopedic pillows against bedsoreswhich consist of foam, foam, different memory effect, as well as latex. These pillows perfectly adapt to any body. Such a cushion against bedsores evenly distribute the pressure that is created by the mass of the human body. With such a product, it will be more convenient for any patient to be not only in a regular bed, it is also suitable for a wheelchair.
  • Most often in stores you can find anti-decubitus cushionsfor which filler is foam rubber. In fact - this material is synthetic latex. Its service life is less than natural latex,but at the same time such foam rubber perfectly helps to eliminate excessive pressure in certain zones on the body.
  • Antidecubital Products are Popular natural latex. This is a high-quality filler, which is characterized by elasticity, it is very elastic. It can effectively reduce the pressure where the bones protrude, this material is perfectly breathable.
  • There are also products against bedsores, made polyurethane. This filler is similar to foam, which has a memory effect. This material is very often chosen for anti-decubitus fire products.

By itself, it is an elastic material that becomes soft under the influence of the heat of the body of a sick person and completely repeats its outlines.

The effect of memorizing the form gives the product the opportunity to qualitatively distribute the weight of a person, reducing the pressure in the most problematic areas to zero.

  • Often used in everyday life inflatable anti-decubital pillows. Such products are filled with air, for the placement of which special cells are provided. This air cushion is well suited to accommodate a bed patient — with proper selection of the degree of filling.
  • Many companies make pillows against bedsores, combining all sorts of components to better use their quality characteristics. You can turn your attention to the anti-decubitus polyurethane cushion, which has special gel liners (in areas of greatest pressure).
  • Another very popular option is polyurethane with small air cells. Foam guarantees a stable position of the product and ease of use. Cells from the air, which are in the area of ​​the highest pressure, are necessary to protect the skin.
  • Anti-decubitus antiallergenic product, the filler of which is millet husk, today is also popular. It repeats well the shape of the human body and is anti-allergic due to the seeds of millet. Pods are such small scales, thanks to which the filler easily moves inside the pillow.
  • Today you can also find a variety of cushions with anti-decubitus effect and using stone (jade) or magnets. Jade massage pillow can restore and bring back the energy of a sick person,it will improve blood circulation, will well affect the work of the bone marrow, help to deal with the problems associated with the spleen, relieve internal inflammations and external irritations on the skin.

Such a product treats hemorrhoids, eczema and lichen, today many Chinese companies sell massage and anti-decubitus jade pillows. Options with magnets are also very popular in the market of medical services.

The constant influence of the magnetic field provides a positive effect on the entire human body, while increasing the amount of oxygen in the cells, affecting the reduction of inflammation, providing a decongestant effect.

Purpose

Products for bed patients will take into account all the features of the body of the person for whom they are intended. Usually these products are combined and suitable for protecting the thighs, back, elbows and feet of the patient. They are perfect for his head.

Special products for seating will protect patients and disabled people chained to the chair from ulcers in the pelvic, lower back, toes, shoulder blades. They can be placed under the heels and used to protect the elbows.

Popular models and brands

Anti-decubitus product of an American company Roho very popular with consumers. In such a product is provided the presence of a sufficient number of chambers, through which the movement of air. It is this effect that makes it possible to most evenly distribute the pressure of the patient’s body, reduce the swelling and improve the blood flow to the organs.

Each of the cells of this pillow has its own separate cover. The dimensions of these chambers vary depending on the desired effect - from prophylaxis to the therapeutic level.

Another cushion model against bedsores company Rojo called Quadtro Select Low designed for people in wheelchairs. Its shape can be changed with one hand movement. Thanks to this function, a person moving in a wheelchair will be able to change his body position without any help. This product will provide excellent support and optimal placement.

Anti-decubitus cushion Mosaic advised to purchase for the prevention of pressure sores. It is also very effective in the very first stages of ulceration. This product helps to evenly distribute the load on the problem areas of the human body.The use of such a pillow can prevent the appearance of ulcers on the skin - or significantly reduce the size of existing ulcers.

Tips for choosing

The range of modern anti-decubitus models is very wide, therefore you should know certain rules for their choice:

  • You need to know exactly what places on the human body are risk zones for the development of bedsores. It is necessary to select products strictly in accordance with their purpose.
  • The dimensions of the product must fully comply with certain parameters (height, weight) of the person who will use it in a continuous mode. It should know exactly where it is necessary to use a pillow - in a chair, bed or wheelchair.
  • You should select a product that weighs more than 1 kg.
  • Give your preference to those models that are made of antiallergenic, breathable and moisture-resistant materials.
  • The cushion against bedsores should be as comfortable as possible; it should have a removable cover that can be easily washed, disinfected, or even wiped with a damp cloth with special cleaning agents.

Contraindications for the use of such pillows are also available.For example, any specialist will advise you not to buy such products without consulting your doctor. Improperly selected pillow can only worsen a person’s condition.

In no case can you use an air cushion for use in wheelchairs, as its surface is not very stable (due to the movement of air inside the product). It will be extremely difficult for a person sitting in a wheelchair to maintain balance, which can be dangerous.

Reviews

Consumers are very good about the WC-G-C gel pad (made in China), which has a dense foam and silicone gel as fillers. In this model there are fastening straps, there is an anti-slip coating. The price of the product is quite affordable.

Product Vita Care has a small weight, it is very convenient. Anti-decubitus effect is obtained due to high-quality polyurethane foam, characterized by elasticity, which has the ability to "remember" the form, as well as to the chambers with air inside this product.

Specially created pillow of Roho Group will provide protection of a back and a tailbone.

For a more detailed overview of the anti-cushion pillow, see the following video.

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