Pressure sores appear when a person spends a lot of time sitting or lying in bed and cannot change position due to illness, age, being overweight, etc. Pressure ulcers are lesions of varying depth caused by excessive pressure on the tissue. To prevent their onset, pressure relief cushions offer fundamental support to reduce pressure and improve blood circulation.
Do you know what pressure relief cushion is the best? Orliman offers extensive information about using pressure relief cushions and how to choose the most suitable for each patient.
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Using pressure relief cushions
The area that is most affected by pressure sores is the buttocks. 50% of pressure ulcers are usually located here because these patients spend a lot of time sitting or lying in bed. By properly using pressure relief cushions, their onset can be prevented.
Their purpose is to sink down further in areas with bony prominences so that pressure areas can be distributed. This makes the support surface larger because when the patient sits down the cushion takes the shape of the body and distributes the pressure over the entire support surface.
Pressure relief cushions help distribute pressure over the entire support surface.
Types of pressure relief cushion
Several types of pressure relief cushion are available to suit the needs of each patient. To select the best type, it is necessary to take into account the patient’s mobility and whether pressure sores already exist to determine their grade. Orliman groups them into two main types:
- Pressure relief cushions for people with reduced mobility: these are aimed at people who have not yet had pressure ulcers and are at a normal weight. Patients in this group can choose between three models: fleece cushions, filled with hollow fibre and featuring a very soft and seamless outer fabric to prevent chafing, low-density viscoelastic pressure relief cushions and liquid flotation pressure relief cushions.
- Pressure relief cushions for people without mobility. These cushions are designed for people who have or have had pressure ulcers, are obese or are extremely thin. In these cases, the most suitable are high-density viscoelastic, liquid flotation, silicone or air cushions.
Silicone provides flexibility, increases resistance to breaking and ensures a soft and satiny feel. Air cushions, on the other hand, prevent the onset of pressure ulcers in high-risk patients and those with a stability disorder, improving posture control.
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Pressure relief cushions by Orliman
Orliman’s pressure relief cushions can be round, square or horseshoe-shaped. They can be used on chairs and sofas and as a pressure relief cushion for the bed. The Sitlive line also features a pressure relief cushion model with a hole.
The pressure relief cushion with a hole is designed for patients with haemorrhoids, fistulas or anal fissures. Also for postpartum and postoperative recovery from prostate or pelvic floor surgery, among other ailments.
Orliman’s orthopaedic pressure relief cushions also keep the skin clean and dry. This ensures maximum hygiene and breathability. Not to mention that they promote and facilitate rehabilitation and offer better prophylactic and therapeutic care. Thereby greatly improving the patient’s quality of life.