Food supplements may help, if acceptable to the patient. These are a vital part of any prevention plan. They should be chosen according to the individual's need. For patients at moderate risk the Spenco mattress can be used, and can be placed on other mattresses. Where repeated lifting is contra-indicated or cannot be readily accomplished, a system such as the Pegasus airway bed should be considered.
Sheepskins are useful complements to other support systems.
They keep the skin dry and reduce friction. They do not relieve pressure. Patients sitting out in a chair or confined to a wheelchair should have all the appropriate cushions and devices. Spenco cushions are commonly used but the Roho cushion, or the Clinifloat cushion, may also be needed. The size and fit of a chair or wheelchair are as important as any pressure-distributing cushion.