How to Prevent and Treat Pressure Ulcers with Low Air Loss Therapy

Written by Adam Peck Category: Bed Sores January 26th, 2013 2 min read

If you have ever been confined to bed for any length of time, you probably understand how bedridden people can develop pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores.

Lack of movement greatly reduces circulation in the body, and pressure against the skin reduces blood supply to that area and the affected tissue dies. Pressure ulcers start as a red area of the skin that does not turn white when pressed. This develops into a blister or open sore and then forms a crater.

Pressure ulcers are very painful and tend to develop more on areas where the bones are close to the skin, such as elbows, heels, hips, ankles, shoulders, back and the back of the head, although they can certainly form anywhere on the body.

Pressure Ulcer Treatment includes Low Air Loss and Alternating Pressure Mattresses

While there are many different therapies for preventing and treating pressure ulcers such as using sheepskin and powders sprinkled on bedding to reduce friction, one of the best and most proven therapies is to use a Low Air Loss and Alternating Pressure Mattress.

The longer it takes for any wound to heal, the greater the risk of infection, re-hospitalization or surgery.

Anyone with circulatory issues such as those with diabetes, severe burns or obesity, or individuals who are unable to move due to brain injuries or disabilities can certainly benefit from an overlay air mattress that not only provides effective pressure redistribution, but by combining the overlay with the microprocessor-controlled pump, it provides direct low air loss at the interface of the patient and the support surface to assist in managing the microclimate to help prevent skin maceration.

– from Steven Peck, Senior Attorney at Peck Law Group

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.