Comparison of Sacral Interface Pressure in Healthy Volunteers on Two Dynamic Pressure-Prevention Support Surfaces

Purpose

The purpose of the research study is to investigate the peak sacral interface pressures of two separate hospital bed systems in the supine and 30 degrees head-of-bed elevation position.

Conditions

  • Healthy Volunteer
  • Pressure Distribution

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 18 Years and 89 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • non-disabled - can walk & stand independently - can visit UAB SIM Lab once for 45 to 60 minutes

Exclusion Criteria

  • skin breakdown or compromising skin conditions

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Primary Purpose
Other
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Healthy Adult Volunteers 		One Arm. Repeated measures. All participants are assessed in each of the four bed-position configurations. Bed-position assessment sequence is randomized for each participant.
  • Device: Bed A - supine
    Hercules dream air surface in supine position
  • Device: Bed B - supine
    Oncare Skinguard surface
  • Device: Bed A - head of bed at 30 degrees
    Hercules dream air surface with head of bed at 30 degrees
  • Device: Bed B - head of bed at 30 degrees
    Oncare Skinguard surface with head of bed at 30 degrees

Recruiting Locations

University of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama 35294
Contact:
Rachel Cowan, PhD
+1-205-934-3450
recowan@uab.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Contact

Rachel Cowan, MD
205-934-3450
recowan@uab.edu