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  • Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Pressure Relieving Surfaces: Low Air Loss versus Static Fluid
    Hardin JB. Cronin SN. Cahill K. Ostomy Wound Management, 46, 50-6. The purpose of the research was to measure and compare the effectiveness of a dynamic low air loss (LAL) mattress with a static fluid mattress in reducing the risk of pressure ulcers.

  • Effects of Absorbent Incontinence Pads on Pressure Management Mattresses
    Fader M. Bain D. Cottenden A. (2004) Journal of Advanced Nursing, 48, 569–74. The paper investigates the effects of absorbent pads on the pressure relieving properties of standard and pressure management mattresses. Pressure mapping was used to record the distribution of pressure over the sacral and ischial areas.

  • Evaluation of Mattresses Using Interface Pressure Mapping
    Bain D. Ferguson-Pell M. McLeod A. (2003) Journal of Wound Care, 12, 231-5. The research attempts to compare and rank different mattresses using XSENSOR's pressure mapping system. Five mattresses are compared using different performance indices.

  • An Instrument for In-Service Testing of Mattresses
    Bain D. Ferguson-Pell M. Davies P. (2001) Journal of Tissue Viability, 11, 161-5. The authors investigate the lifespan of hospital mattresses primarily made with polymer foam materials. With repeated use, mattresses show signs of fatigue, resulting in the occupant coming in close contact with the hard bottom. Over 150 hospital mattresses are tested to measure these effects. Pressure mapping is used to measure the effect of bottoming.