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Bed mattresses filled with air to provide a pressure-relief surface to the patient. These mattresses are typically made of several interconnected sections of air cells enclosed in a strong plastic casing (e.g., vinyl). Static-air mattresses are designed to be inflated using an air pump; they are used to reduce the pressure on patients\' skin (e.g., for the prevention of pressure sores). Most mattresses include a safety valve to deflate the mattress quickly in an emergency (e.g., to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
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