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© 1991 Oxford University Press

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Comparison of Interface Pressures Measured at the Sacrum while Resting upon Two Types of Foam Mattresses and between Platilon and Plastic Mattress Covers

MICHAEL CLARK and JAMES ANDREWS*

Nursing Practice Research Unit, University of Surrey Guildford, Surrey GU2 5HX
Marjory Warren Medical Centre, West Middlesex Hospital

* Address correspondence to Dr J. Andrews, Thames Side, Felix Lane, Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 8NG

We investigated the pressure-redistributing characteristics of a 5-inch foam mattress compared with the Clinifloat slotted mattress fitted with a Platilon cover or with a tight-fitting plastic cover. We confirmed earlier work showing that a loose-fitting cover is necessary for the effectiveness of the slotted mattress.

Revision received October 1, 1990.
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