What Is My Level of Risk?

Pressure relief cushions are normally categorised into four risk bands depending on the risk of the patient developing pressure sores, the severity of existing sores, and the user's level of mobility. These are:

• Low Risk
• Medium Risk
• High Risk
• Very High Risk

Low and Medium Risk cushions are usually made of foam or gel, while higher spec cushions are usually made of a combination of materials. 

High and Very High Risk cushions might use alternating air cells powered by pumps to shift the patient's weight evenly. These are often called 'Dynamic' or 'Alternating' cushions, while standard foam or gel cushions are known as 'Static' cushions.

Different cushions are suitable for each level of risk, and your level of risk should be determined by a medical professional.

The literature is taken from healthandcare.co.uk