Squirrel Medical® are one of the UKs leading manufactures of active mattress and dynamic seating

As individuals age their physical and healthcare needs often becomes compromised and they must face the possibility of requiring professional assistance. One significant factor is one’s skins tolerance to pressure. This is because extended periods of time spent in bed, or whilst sitting can lead to impaired blood flow and the risk of pressure ulceration. This is particularly the case when a person is aged and ill. Pressure ulcers, formerly known as bed sores and pressure sores, occur when blood vessels are squeezed between bone and a surface such as a mattress. There are several aids that help in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. These include active or pressure redistributing mattresses that use a series of air cells to sequentially inflate and decrease: this stimulates blood flow. Tissue viability nurses, physiotherapists and scientists alike, agree that active pressure redistributing or dynamic mattresses are effective in the managed prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. 

Squirrel Medical® are one of the UKs leading manufactures of active mattress and dynamic seating and have pioneered in the creation of various support surfaces such as active air flow mattresses, replacement mattresses and alternating air flow mattresses. Squirrel Medical®, who’s products are used by Hampshire NHS, Barchester Healthcare and Four Seasons Healthcare have produced an informative guide to pressure area care. This book helps to produce a laypersons guide to tissue viability, pressure ulcers and specialist support surfaces such as active airflow mattresses and seating. Please click on the attached link to order your free copy of Squirrel Medicals guide to pressure area care.