[Special therapeutic surfaces for handling pressure in pediatrics (I). Characteristics and competency]. / Superficie especial del manejo de la presión (SEMP) pediátrica. (I). Características e idoneidad.

ABSTRACT

Bed sores among pediatric patients constitutes an all too common adverse effect provoked by the application of new technologies adapted to a pediatrics context. Special Therapeutic Surfaces for Handling Pressure has proven to be an effective measure among adults. But the use of Special Therapeutic Surfaces for Handling Pressure for adults on children constitutes a grave error which can even be prejudicial for a pediatric patient. This is deemed an error due to the differences in anthropometrical measures between children and adults plus the specific design of Special Therapeutic Surfaces for Handling Pressure for adults. So that pediatric patients are benefited by this preventive measure, this measure must be adapted to pediatrics own specific circumstances. Along this line, the use of static Special Therapeutic Surfaces for Handling Pressure on patients at risk has proven to have a better cost-benefit ratio, a greater degree of comfort, and a greater degree of security than dynamic ones. To apply the most adequate Special Therapeutic Surfaces for Handling Pressure, we need to their specific characteristics as well as those of a pediatric patient. The best complement to Special Therapeutic Surfaces for Handling Pressure Special Therapeutic Surfaces for Handling Pressure are local devices which provide relief to pressure, preferably those which comply with the national norms for health products.