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The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare tissue-interface pressures on three different support-surfaces for trauma patients. The support-surfaces were a semi soft overlay mattress, a vacuum mattress and a spine board. Tissue-interface pressures were measured in a standardised way between the scapulae, the sacrum, the heels and the different support-surfaces in 20 healthy volunteers. Appreciation of comfort of the support-surface was assessed using a 10-point visual analog scale. High and potentially ischaemic interface pressures were found on all three support-surfaces, with the highest pressures (exceeding 170 mmHg) measured on the spine board. The spine board got the worst comfort score. It was also noted that no support was given to the normal lumbar lordosis by the spine board. There is a need for new support-surfaces for trauma patients, which reduce interface pressures and are comfortable.
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