Can I place an incontinence pad, towel, drawl sheet or hoyer lift sling over top a ROHO cushion and/or a ROHO mattress?
Unfortunately, anything that you place over a ROHO cushion or mattress, actually any cushion or mattress, can interfere with the effectiveness. A ROHO cushion/mattress works by increasing the contact area of the individual when they immerse (sink) into the product thus redistributing the force so there is limited peek pressures at one specific landmark. When anything is placed between an individual and the cushion/mattress, surface tension is increased and thus they have a more difficult time immersing (sinking) into the cushion/mattress effectively. However, since each and every individual needs to be treated individually and a plan of care needs to be considered based upon that individuals specific circumstances, we also realize that other needs like incontinence, safety during transfers etc. need to be considered. A licensed healthcare professional should weigh the risks of placing a pad, towel or Hoyer lift sling, thus reducing the effectiveness of the cushion/mattress, versus the
