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. 1996 Jun;11(9):623-4, 626.

An audit of mattresses in one teaching hospital

R Peto, A Calrow
  • PMID: 8718367

An audit of mattresses in one teaching hospital

R Peto et al. Prof Nurse. 1996 Jun.

Abstract

The poor state of some hospital mattresses has been associated with the formation of pressure sores and the spread of infection. Nurses need to be aware of potential problems with old, faulty or poor-quality mattresses. Mattresses must be checked regularly.

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