Those who are bedridden are at risk of developing pressure ulcers (or bedsores as they are also known). The old method of moving or turning the patient in his or her bed to relieve the pressure on one part of the body is awkward, uncomfortable and often painful for the patient. The Fofo Tubular Air Mattress offers a far better and more efficient way to remove the risk of these ulcers developing without the need to change the patient's position. The varying air pressure on the tubes in the mattress changes the pressure caused by the weight of the patient’s body and by doing this, significantly reduces the risk of pressure ulcers. Even if a patient already has developed pressure ulcers, the Fofo Tubular Air Mattress will not only stop more ulcers from developing, it will help to treat those that already exist. Pressure ulcers are not only a source of severe pain, as those who suffer from them know, they also increase the risk of cross-infection. If you suffer from pressure ulcers or are the caregiver for a person who suffers from this problem, the Fofo Tubular Air Mattress will stop the development of the sores, reduce the pain of those already there and also help in healing them.