Want to purchase an alternating pressure mattress to replace the standard mattress that comes with my Hospice bed. Can anyone who has one give the brand and model? I have no idea what to buy.
Vince
On April 11, 2014 my husband passed, he just did not have the strength to take another breath. He had only just died when I checked him in the morning, I know it was peaceful, or I would have heard him. I prayed for him to pass peacefully in his sleep and it was answered. My husband refused...
Lack of sleep attempting to get my pals comfortable has lit a fire of motivation to find the "right" low air loss alternating air pressure mattress? I've done my homework, also sent a msg to tillie, and read threads. We've tried 3 diff ones from the loan pool, we've had the roho for 4 years...
Taking a page from Brooksea (Thanks CJ!), I am offering the following equipment free to any PALS. All I ask is the cost of shipping. I have:
Respironics CoughAssist Model CA-3000
Respironics BiPAP AVAPS Model 1029750, with humidifier and accessories.
Invacare Alternating Pressure Mattress...
We are getting more and more new members lately, sadly, that are recently diagnosed.
I know many people here already know this stuff, but hopefully, it will be of some use to the new people here.
Pressure sores, also known as decubitus ulcers or bed sores, are sores that are found at or near...
Hi
Some of you know that I have worked in the medical field in some form or another for 30 years.
I've picked up a lot--and currently, when my physical condition allows, I teach CNAs.
Here are a few tips I'd like to recommend those of you that have mostly bed-bound PALS or PALS that have home...
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450 lbs capacity hoyer lift with sling.-$350.00
lift seat-$90.00
alternating pressure mattress pad with pump-$100.00
presSsure gradient sequential 3 with two 20 inch leg garments-$300.00
my father no longer has a need for these items,hes in a better place.
if interested in any of these...
Dave is still not sleeping. He requires turning every 45 min or so. Between 10:30 pm and 7:30 am I am up at least 10 times during the night turning him to and fro. On his side, his shoulder gets sore (the muscles are totally atrophied in shoulders). On his back, saliva & mucus run down his...