Fox C
Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust, London.
Br J Nurs. 1997;6(18):1065-6. doi: 10.12968/bjon.1997.6.18.1065.
Pressure sores affect approximately 10% of the adult population and occur in various hospitals and community settings (Department of Health, 1992). It is therefore essential to adopt a logical approach when selecting the optimum piece of equipment for patients at risk of pressure sore development. Alternating-pressure mattresses have been used for many years in both hospitals and community environments to prevent and treat pressure sores. In September 1995, Pegasus Airwave Limited launched a new alternating-pressure mattress overlay, the Overture. It is designed for use with patients who have mobility problems and are at low to medium risk of developing pressure sores or have superficial tissue damage. This article describes the features of the Overture and its suitability for use in different care settings.
压疮影响约10%的成年人口，在各类医院及社区环境中均有发生（卫生部，1992年）。因此，在为有发生压疮风险的患者选择最佳设备时，采用合理的方法至关重要。交替压力床垫在医院和社区环境中已使用多年，用于预防和治疗压疮。1995年9月，飞马气垫有限公司推出了一款新型交替压力床垫罩，即序曲（Overture）。它专为行动不便、发生压疮风险低至中等或有浅表组织损伤的患者设计。本文介绍了序曲床垫罩的特点及其在不同护理环境中的适用性。
