Pressure Injuries: Pressure-Relieving Devices and SupportsCurrent as of: June 7, 2017 |
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Pressure Injuries: Pressure-Relieving Devices and SupportsTopic OverviewSeveral pressure-relieving devices and supports can be used to prevent or treat pressure injuries . These include:
The foam called "egg crate," with bumps that look like the inside of an egg carton, has been used in the past. But egg-crate foam has not been shown to help prevent or treat pressure injuries. Related InformationReferences
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