The fluidised bed

The process of fluidisation involves blowing warm air through small solid microspheres thus creating a liquid, without wetness. The warmth provides some important properties including reducing the metabolic rate in thermal injury which has a beneficial effect on mortality, modifying catabolism after...

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Published in:Intensive care medicine 1995-03, Vol.21 (3), p.270-276
Main Author: RYAN, D. W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beds
Biological and medical sciences
Burns - therapy
Critical Care
Diseases of the skin. Cosmetics
Equipment Design
Humans
Medical sciences
Microspheres
Pressure Ulcer - prevention & control
Pressure Ulcer - therapy
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
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Summary:The process of fluidisation involves blowing warm air through small solid microspheres thus creating a liquid, without wetness. The warmth provides some important properties including reducing the metabolic rate in thermal injury which has a beneficial effect on mortality, modifying catabolism after surgery, providing gradual vasodilation in shock and core temperature stability in illness. The fluidisation ensures prevention and successful treatment of pressure sores, a comfortable and less stressful environment than conventional care, a reduction in pain, ease of wound care, discourages a bacterial persistence and reduces the work of the nurse. The importance of proper fluid balance, bacteriological care and limitations of posture must be appreciated in using the bed.
ISSN:0342-4642
1432-1238
DOI:10.1007/BF01701488