dmbfan

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1. alternating air mattress????do heels need to be floated

   dmbfan replied to Rnltc's topic in Wound

   There are actually some alternating mattresses with special heel sections. I have seen one on a DFS3 mattress, can't remember the company though...

2. Intermittent compression boots vs. TED Hose

   dmbfan replied to JC74's topic in Orthopaedic

   That's better than most docs, but keep in mind that 50% of DVTs occur on the operating table. Intermintent Compression is much more efficacious than TEDs hands down. (not to mention the sizing difficulties and potential for heel ulcers with TEDs!)

3. OUCH! Bet he'll never go without undies again!

   dmbfan replied to Jay-Jay's topic in Wound

   Very Carefully!!:chuckle

4. Antipressure beds

   dmbfan replied to sharann's topic in Wound

   What I find is that the patient either lays on an old mattress or as you stated gets the most expensive rental matteress available! There are much cheaper preventative and healing Alternating pressure mattresses that can give true pressure relief an...

5. Intermittent compression boots vs. TED Hose

   dmbfan replied to JC74's topic in Orthopaedic

   Assuming the docs are prophylaxing for dvt, compression stockings (foot, calf, thigh) are the way to go. Most can be used as combination with TED stockings, but are not needed. Given the high risk of DVT in totals, a mechanical prophylaxis is optimal...