Innovation for the Immobile — and Their Caregivers
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Read more →Reducing the Risk of Pressure Sores
Pressure sores are a real problem for bedridden patients. Meet the MITEX anti-bedsore pillow, designed to help position the body and relieve pressure points.
For patients who must lie in one place for long periods, “pressure sores” are a painful complication. Positioning the body and relieving pressure points is central to good care — and the MITEX anti-bedsore pillow is designed for exactly that.
Designed to relieve pressure
- Wedge shape with a thick side and a thin side, so the user can rest their weight on it comfortably without the caregiver having to hold them in place.
- The thin side slides deep and snug under the body.
- The thick side lifts that part of the body up off the surface.
- A curved recess helps position the body to reduce contact and friction on irritated or wounded skin.
- A tunnel channel underneath improves airflow and reduces trapped moisture when lying in one position for long stretches.
Two models for different needs
The MITEX anti-bedsore pillow comes in thick and thin models with the same construction: a firm compressed-foam core, an inner lining of MITEX anti-dust-mite fabric, and an outer cotton cover.
| Model | Thickness | Size (W × L × H) |
|---|---|---|
| Thick | 6 inches | 15 × 15 × 6 in |
| Thin | 3 inches | 15 × 15 × 3 in |
Choosing a pillow designed with a real understanding of the problem makes repositioning and body placement easier, lowers the risk of pressure sores, and eases the caregiver’s burden at the same time.