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I am looking at getting another bed from wound care mattress and they offer a lateral rotation mattress so it will automatically tilt patient side to side. The sales rep swore by it ? Anyone use one of them before are the effective? The one I am looking at is in the woundcaremattress site. They offer two different models

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I have never heard of these, but a quick Google search indicates that someone needs to be essentially flat in bed or there’s a risk of falling out. There are also issues with certain diagnoses. Have you tried an APP mattress(alternating pressure pad)? If you’d like any feedback beyond familiarity with the product, providing some additional information about the situation would be helpful.
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My son was involved in a motorcycle accident and is now paralyzed and bedridden. When he came home from the hospital, he had stage four bed sores. We purchased the Volkner turning system, which is basically the same thing you’re referring to, turning him 30° every nine minutes and not only did it heal the bed source he had but has prevented anymore. I have used this for over four years since he’s been out of the hospital and he has never had another bed sore. This was life-changing and ever since of the word he would not be here today. If we did not have one of these insurance companies would rather pay more for wound care and they don’t cover these, but it is definitely worth the investment and in my opinion, a good quality of life is one without rotting flesh that can be prevented.. With that being said, I have numerous issues with the pump part of my Volkner system and now I’m going to have to purchase an another. .. With that being said, I have numerous issues with the pump part of my Volkner system and now I’m going to have to purchase an another turning system as Volkner is no longer in business. I hope to find a product that is comparable to what they offered that lasts longer. This is the most important medical equipment that he has in my opinion.
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