| The AccuCore seating pressure reduction system helps in healing pressure ulcers in the elderly. Call Us Toll Free (866) 8 CARE4U 9 am - 5 PM Pacific Time (which is Toll free (866) 822-7348) Pressure Ulcers Elderly Myths Revisited Proper discussions of pressure ulcers elderly are based on proper understanding of terminology. Pressure Ulcers Definition :Any lesion caused by unrelieved pressure resulting in damage of underlying tissue. Pressure ulcers are usually located over bony prominences. Myths of Pressure Ulcer Elderly Myth 1 Capillary closure pressure is equal to capillary closure. This is a myth since the pressure ulcers in the elderly are based on capillary pressure averaging 32 mm Hg. For this reason the actual pressure of closure must exceed this value. In the elderly the pressure ulcer is typically formed at greater than this pressure over bony prominence according to current research. Myth 2 Pressure alone causes pressure ulcers. Since pressure ulcers in the elderly frequently happen in the bed research has added shear to the equation that causes pressure ulcers elderly. This can be observed by examining the material under the bony prominences where pressure ulcers elderly have formed. Myth 3 Turning someone every two hours will prevent pressure ulcers. This is a myth partly because we know that higher pressures can be tolerated for short duration. Research into pressure ulcers elderly has shown that up to ten times this pressure can be tolerated for two hours without forming the pressure ulcer in the elderly immediately, assuming adequate low pressure recovery time following the high pressure episode. The converse is also true, pressure ulcers elderly on some mattresses may exceed the low pressure limit for a sufficient time to cause, with shear, pressure ulcers to form in the elderly. Myth 4 There is no difference between support surfaces that are pressure reducing and pressure relieving. This is a myth since it is clear that pressure ulcers in the elderly can begin at the pressure only slightly above the capillary pressure typical of 32 mm Hg. For this reason pressure relieving is better than pressure reducing based on capillary closure pressure. The high quality pressure relieving mattresses available at a discount from 1stSeniorCare have low shear covers and reduce pressures to the lowest available to avoid pressure ulcers elderly. Because 1stSeniorCare is acutely aware of this need, these pressure ulcers elderly relieving mattresses are always discounted to improve the health and welfare of seniors. This information on pressure ulcers in the elderly has been adapted from a presentation of dr. Jeanne Perla Ph.D.,Medical Research Scientist, Gaymar Industries. Read more about pressure ulcers elderly here: a, b, c, d, f Read more about recliner chairs here: a, b, c, d | 
