Journal of Tissue Viability
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 2-9 , February 2008

Comparing the effectiveness of a specialized alternating air pressure mattress replacement system and an air-fluidized integrated bed in the management of post-operative flap patients: A randomized controlled pilot study

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☆ This study was sponsored in part by Huntleigh Healthcare LLC.

PII: S0268-0009(07)00002-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2007.09.009

Journal of Tissue Viability
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 2-9 , February 2008

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