Dynamic Cushion Method of Reducing Pressure Ulcers

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One limitation though that was witnessed about this pressure relieve method was the electricity deficiency. The cushion’s air pumps and sensors use power. This will mean that there must be a power source where these cushions will be utilized. It will work well in hospitals where the patient is static, and an electricity source will not be a problem. But in a case of a mobile patient, particularly those using wheelchairs, finding a reliable and sufficient power supply will be a problem. The dynamic cushion developers though assure us that they are working on a reliable power storage model that will be installed on the cushion to cater for the mobile patients.

If this is successful in the health industry, there will be a relief in duties predominantly the nursing duties. Nurses will no longer be required to change the positions of patients to relieve the pressure applied. Consequently, this dynamic pressure will reduce the number of pressure ulcers cases in the world by a significant value. This will cut on the cost of treatment of pressure ulcers cases and reduce the deaths documents of pressure ulcers. Needn't mention is the reduced number of patients in the hospital hence decongestion; this will lead to quality medical services delivered to our hospitals today.

An institutional review board approved this study. It was encouraged though that the cushion should be made in a way that it can hardly be noticed to protect the privacy of the patients. This is because we are not sure yet what reputation this dynamic cushion will have in the society. It was also recommended that the cost of the cushion should be made relatively cheaper to cater for those middle-class patients.

Conclusion.

In the world today we are faced with a surging and pounding need to do something about the pressure ulcer pandemic. As shown in the study report, the effect is causing a significant number of deaths and is also costing patient a large amount of money. It's due to the burning urge to counter this matter that the dynamic cushion was developed. This dynamic cushion will be an effective method to reduce pressure ulcer cases in the world. According to the study report, this approach's advantaged outweighs its advantage hence its effectuation is highly recommended. Apart from reducing the number of pressure ulcer cases, this cushion will also offer comfort to the patients and will minimize the job of the nurses to provide repositioning services to the patients.

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