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. 2021 May 10;2021(5):CD013620. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013620.pub2

Gardner 2008.

Methods Randomised controlled trial (two arm)
Participants Inclusioncriteria: patients at risk of pressure injury (Waterlow score > 9)
Exclusioncriteria: under 16 years, unable to tolerate extended time lying supine and with sacral pressure injury of Stage 2 or above
Number of participants: 66
Age: on average 68 (12.7) years
Gender (M:F): 34:25
Baseline skin status: at risk of ulcer (Waterlow score > 9), without existing severe ulcers
Interventions Airflotation and Ruby mattress
  • Description of interventions: alternating pressure air mattress

  • NPIAP S3I classification: powered, alternating pressure, active, air surface


ComfortPlus mattress
  • Description of interventions: unspecified, probably foam surfaces

  • NPIAP S3I classification: non‐powered, reactive, foam surfaces

Outcomes Outcomes of the interest of this review
  • Unspecified


Outcomes unrelated to this review
  • Interface pressure

Notes