Hi All,
Anyone using one of these types of mattresses, can no longer take not moving and pain from it, 5 years since I have been able to turn, getting so sleep deprived, sad and crabby.......don't like myself. used to be so optimistic.........Dx'd 1988 with Multiple Sclerosis, never thought I would allow it to wear my mind/thoughts down, losing the battle here, any suggestions on these options and anyone using any of them.........HELP, please advise, thank you for sharing!
AP = Alternating Pressure Mattress - Alternates inflation and deflation of cells to constantly change pressure points and promote circulation.
LAL = Low Air Loss Therapy - Floats the patient on air-filled cells while circulating air across the skin to reduce moisture and help maintain a constant skin interface pressure "True Air Loss" utilizes 100 or more liters of air per minute to maintain normal skin temperature and moisture levels, yet will not dry out therapeutic dressings.
LR = Lateral Rotation Mattress - Constantly rotates the patient from side to side cyclically change pressure points. Reduces risk of pulmonary complications, stimulates gastrointestinal tract, improves circulation and provides pressure relief without disturbing the patient.
I also see there are multiple therapy mattresses too, really want to know what folks find work best, no sores yet, but waking from the pain, I am worried it is an indicator of things to come.
We have had the sleep number and tempur-pedic...............need something better, thanks for any help you can offer!
Help finding a mattress-sleepless in MN
Anyone using one of these types of mattresses, can no longer take not moving and pain from it, 5 years since I have been able to turn, getting so sleep deprived, sad and crabby.......don't like myself. used to be so optimistic.........Dx'd 1988 with Multiple Sclerosis, never thought I would allow it to wear my mind/thoughts down, losing the battle here, any suggestions on these options and anyone using any of them.........HELP, please advise, thank you for sharing!
AP = Alternating Pressure Mattress - Alternates inflation and deflation of cells to constantly change pressure points and promote circulation.
LAL = Low Air Loss Therapy - Floats the patient on air-filled cells while circulating air across the skin to reduce moisture and help maintain a constant skin interface pressure "True Air Loss" utilizes 100 or more liters of air per minute to maintain normal skin temperature and moisture levels, yet will not dry out therapeutic dressings.
LR = Lateral Rotation Mattress - Constantly rotates the patient from side to side cyclically change pressure points. Reduces risk of pulmonary complications, stimulates gastrointestinal tract, improves circulation and provides pressure relief without disturbing the patient.
I also see there are multiple therapy mattresses too, really want to know what folks find work best, no sores yet, but waking from the pain, I am worried it is an indicator of things to come.
We have had the sleep number and tempur-pedic...............need something better, thanks for any help you can offer!
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