Overpressurization can be prevented by using pressure relief devices

Pressure Relief Devices 

  Pressure ulcers are areas of skin and underlying tissue damage. They can cause damage not only to the skin but also to deeper layers of tissue beneath the skin. The only way to avoid a pressure ulcer is to remove all external pressure from the body. Pressure-relieving devices (such as high-quality foam mattresses and overlays) mold or contour around the body, spreading the weight and relieving pressure on bony areas at risk of developing pressure ulcers. Some of the more complex 'high-tech' pressure-relieving devices may remove pressure from different areas of the body at regular intervals or include a fan that provides inflation to adequately support the patient.

  Because of an increase in the number of patients diagnosed with pressure ulcers, global demand for pressure relief devices is expected to rise significantly in the near future. Body pressure is one of the most important factors in the development stage of a pressure ulcer. An extrinsic mechanical load causes a localized injury to underlying tissue or the skin, resulting in a pressure ulcer. As a result, the rise in obesity cases is expected to set the tone for a steady increase in demand for pressure relief devices. According to The European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP), stage IV (deep ulcer) is the most serious of the four pressure ulcer classifications.

  Pressure-relieving devices such as beds, mattresses, and overlays are available. Because there isn't enough evidence to recommend which beds are the most effective at preventing pressure ulcers, NICE's recommendations focus primarily on mattresses and overlays. Pressure relief devices are in high demand due to an increasingly obese and geriatric population. Obese and geriatric populations are more vulnerable to pressure ulcers due to lowered immunity and the pressure exerted by their body's excess weight. According to a WHO (World Health Organization) report, the population of obese people has increased significantly in recent years.

  Furthermore, major causes of pressure ulcers include immobility, dry or moist skin, spinal injuries, osteoarthritis, poor circulation due to heavy smoking habits, shearing and friction, which removes top layers of skin, causing pain and infection in patients who are admitted to hospitals for an extended period of time and are bedridden.

  Another major factor driving market growth is the rising prevalence of obesity due to a lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating habits, and the adoption of sedentary lifestyles. The patient's body weight damages the skin tissues and blood supply, causing pain. As a result, these products aid in the healing of such wounds and tissue damage