I use an waffle continuos flow air mattress that fit over a twin size bed.it was covered by medicaid.my arms are also contracted i turn fairly good on it.just tell your family doctor to write an order to your supply place where you get his supplies for a waffle air mattress they should know exactly which one.
________________________________ From: medethics Cvlrights <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, December 5, 2009 6:58:50 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Stage IV wounds mattress suggestions? I was looking for a new mattress for my quad friend with stage IV wounds, unable to turn. His arms are winged into tight contractures against his chest and he cannot straighten them. It is very difficult to turn him to his side because his arms wings out and it is painful. He has been stuck in hospitals, LTAC's, nursing home in bed for two years, unable to sit in a chair due to the severity of his wounds. We are bringing him home in a few weeks (hopefully by Christmas). It may be the Clinitron bed is paid for by Medicare once he is home. We were wondering about getting him the recliner chair with an air mattress on it, and/or one of these type of mattresses for his bed. Anyone with experience or ideas on what type of mattress may be good for stage IV wound healing? http://ucanhealth.com/goto.php?page=alternating_pressure_mattress
