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Therapeutic Mattresses.


Med-I-Pant, Inc., has introduced the Integriderm [R] line of mattresses that provide patient comfort while reducing the likelihood of pressure ulcers and shearing. The Integriderm's inner core is composed of Veri-flex [R] foam, a newly engineered polymer foam that is more resilient and durable than standard polyurethane foams. The Veriflex foam and Integriderm's anatomically contoured layer create a five-zone pressure relief system that conforms to the body's natural shape, addressing critical pressure points at the head, scapular scap·u·lar or scap·u·lar·y
adj.
Of or relating to the shoulder or scapula.


scapular,
adj pertaining to the region of the scapulae.


scapular

pertaining to the scapula.
, trochanteric tro·chan·ter  
n.
1. Any of several bony processes on the upper part of the femur of many vertebrates.

2. The second proximal segment of the leg of an insect.
, sacral sacral /sa·cral/ (sa´kral) pertaining to the sacrum.

sa·cral
adj.
In the region of or relating to the sacrum.


sacral,
adj pertaining to the sacrum.
 and heel areas.

A special urethane urethane (yoor´ithān´),
n ethyl carbamate used as an anesthetic agent for laboratory animals, formerly used as a hypnotic in humans.
 film encases the core to protect it from humidity and fluid contamination, while Viledon [R] filters protect it from humidity and bacterial contamination. Thick, built-in side rails provide firm, cushioned edges to ensure patient security and safety.
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Title Annotation:Medi-I-Pant Inc.
Publication:Nursing Homes
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Aug 1, 2000
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