Re: [QUAD-L] air mattress recommendation to avoid bedsores

2016-08-13 Thread Jim Lubin
After I had my 2nd pressure wound the doctor ordered me this mattress that Medicare purchased. Invacare microAIR Alternating Pressure Low Air Loss Mattress Energy-saving 50 LPM compressor offers four treatment cycles and pressure monitoring. Product ID: MA65 HCPCS Code: E0277** HMESA CODE: 10-10

Re: [QUAD-L] air mattress recommendation to avoid bedsores

2016-08-13 Thread greg
I used one just like that for a few years, then got one that was 8 iches deep. I liked ok, but if you got a wound, you may need a thinker one, if not a sand blowing bed. You got to see a wound doc, if its more than a little sore, it will never heal until the dead stuff is cut away, and packed. You

Re: [QUAD-L] air mattress recommendation to avoid bedsores

2016-08-13 Thread Johnny Cammon
Hohttps:// www.amazon.com/Alternating-Pressure-Mattress-Vive-Inflatable/dp/B00TZ73MUY/ref=sr_1_77_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1471125187&sr=8-77&keywords=air+mattress how about this one, at a decent price On Sat, Aug 13, 2016 at 2:16 PM, DEBRA DEW wrote: > I have three pressure areas on my derrière curre

RE: [QUAD-L] air mattress recommendation to avoid bedsores

2016-08-13 Thread alcibiates2
Any wound  care specialist should be able to order a decent mattress for you.   It is their job. You should be able to make an appointment with one. Decubitus ulcers are similar to burns. There's no excuse for the place your in to ignore the wounds  or you.Best Wishes, John s.  Original

Re: [QUAD-L] air mattress recommendation to avoid bedsores

2016-08-13 Thread Danny Hearn
If your in a home it would seem that some kind of help should be available to help in your state that could help with a better system to call your caregivers and help you get an alternating pressure mattress, I wonder if a social worker or government aide would know? it sucks your having these p