The special textile structure and material combination of the Lascara® fitted sheet ensure fewer points of contact between the sheet and the skin for bedridden patients. The surface structure prevents shear forces during self-mobilization and significantly reduces pressure points . Furthermore, the material has a cooling effect and prevents perspiration . Thanks to the special fabric, movement is facilitated, significantly improving sleeping comfort in old age.
The lower frictional resistance also simplifies patient handling .
The Lascara® fitted sheet is used as a preventative measure for Category I pressure ulcers.
In conjunction with pressure relief measures, it is also applicable for pressure ulcer category II.

What exactly is pressure ulcer?

A decubitus ulcer is a pressure sore, a localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue. This injury can be caused by prolonged lying down.

Some areas of the body are particularly susceptible to the development of pressure ulcers.

How do shear forces affect bedridden people?

Shear forces occur when skin and underlying tissue shift against each other, for example, during repositioning or when patients slide down in bed. These forces
can significantly promote the development of pressure ulcers. Dragging the patient over a sheet during repositioning should be avoided to prevent shifting of skin layers. Using a coated, more gliding base, such as the Lascara® fitted sheet, minimizes the risk of pressure ulcers.

The advantages of the Lascara sheet at a glance:

  • serves to prevent pressure ulcers
  • prevents bedsores
  • prevents pressure sores and prevents them
  • reduces shear forces
  • cooling effect
  • reduced sweat production
  • breathable and quick-drying, water vapor transmission resistance (3.43 RET)
  • facilitated self-mobilization
  • simplified patient handling
  • low-friction, skin-friendly surface
  • antistatic
  • Tools for faster and easier positioning
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Moisture promotes pressure ulcers.

For patients with pressure ulcers, the moisture content of the mattress is of great importance. The drier the mattress, the lower the risk of developing pressure ulcers. Therefore, a low RET value is an indicator of the Lascara® sheet's performance. The RET value indicates the fabric's resistance to water vapor. The lower the value, the better the breathability. Very good membranes have RET values of 0-6, less effective ones 6-13, and values of 13-20 are still acceptable. The Lascara® fabric was found to have an RET value of 3.43.