Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment: the Transair range.

The Transair range has been updated as a result of clinical and technical advances. The Transair 500 cushion system utilizes foam and air technology to minimize disturbance to the user. Clinical trials suggest that this cushion is of benefit in both the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. The Transair 1001 alternating pressure air overlay and the Transair 2002 mattress replacement have both been revised to provide improved performance and both have been subjected to clinical trials. The results of these trials suggest that both have a role in the prevention and treatment of pressure sores in the individual in the high/very high risk group. This article examines these innovations in the Transair mattress and seating systems.