Good for patients predisposed to pressure sores?
Answer 1: Yes all of the Mason Medical Pressure reducing pads, appropriate for stretchers, treatment tables, and operating room tables are latex free. Answer 2: Yes all Mason Medical Pressure Reducing Pad covers are vinyl and available as either zippered or sealed coverings both of which are wipeable non-permeable occlusive coverings. Answer 3: The basic issue is conductivity for use in the MRI or X-ray room with a pressure reducing stretcher pad and the answer is no. Bed ridden, diabetic or elderly patients with or at risk for pressure sores should be transfered from a stretcher with a Mason Medical Pressure Reducing Pad to a conductive pad and stretcher. (Conductive pads are of course available from Mason Medical as well.) Answer 4: Yes Mason Medical Pressure Reducing Pads have been designed to alleviate pressure on existing ulcers and reduce the risk of developing pressure sores in at risk patients.
