Alresheedi N, Walton LA, Tootell A, Webb JA, Hogg P. Pressure distribution analysis of X-Ray table mattresses.
J Med Imaging Radiat Sci 2020;
52:97-103. [PMID:
33339756 DOI:
10.1016/j.jmir.2020.11.001]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
There is a risk of developing pressure ulcers from lying on an X-ray table mattress, if the mattress pressure redistribution properties are poor.
AIM
To assess the pressure redistribution properties of 'new' and 'in current clinical use' X-ray table mattresses.
METHODS AND MATERIALS
Twenty one X-ray table mattresses, each of 2.5 cm thickness, were evaluated. An anthropomorphic human phantom of adult stature with five different weights (minimum, first quartile, mean, third quartile and maximum) was used to simulate human head, pelvis and heels (pressure ulcer jeopardy areas). Using Xsensor technology, peak pressure was measured and Interface Pressure Ratio was calculated for the three pressure ulcer jeopardy areas 'with' and 'without' an X-ray table mattress.
RESULTS
For all mattresses, statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) were found between the peak pressure values with and without using an X-ray table mattress for the three pressure ulcer jeopardy areas; similarly, for all mattresses, statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) were found between the Interface Pressure Ratio values with and without using x-ray table mattress. The type and age of the mattress was observed to have an impact on peak pressure values and Interface Pressure Ratios, with older mattresses performing worse.
CONCLUSION
Peak pressure values and Interface Pressure Ratios are reduced significantly when using newer X-ray table mattresses. This could be because newer mattresses use more appropriate materials in their construction and/or older mattresses have lost their pressure redistribution properties. Radiology departments should consider assessing mattresses pressure redistribution properties, perhaps on an annual basis.
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