Re: Pressure relieving vs. reduction

[Corey]

I think that the "no pressure" idea r/t to pressure relieving mattresses has to do with the fact that the pressure is "relieved" down to a point where the arteriole pressure (capillary?) is not blocked.  I've since forgotten the required pressure amount to cause damage, but a number of mattresses reduce the pressure down to a point where the patient theoretically doesn't need to be moved solely to relieve decubitus causing presssure. Corey ----- Original Message ----- From: Maureen Stettner To: aanac Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 8:56 AM Subject: Pressure relieving vs. reduction Regarding mattresses amd M5b.  Do we know that surveyors won't accept a pressure "reduction" mattress as a pressure "relieving" one?  Either way you can never have no pressure unless you are not lying on that area.   Five years ago we purchased pressure "relieving" mattresses.  Since that time we have checked M5b on every resident and have never been called on it.   Is M5b considered a ruggable item with the new guidelines on a "turning program"?