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A bed pad structure is provided for the prevention of bed sores or pressure ulcers. The bed pad includes a pouch portion having an upper layer formed from a porous low friction material and a lower layer formed from a flexible impervious sheet material. The pouch portion is further constructed to en

A bed pad structure is provided for the prevention of bed sores or pressure ulcers. The bed pad includes a pouch portion having an upper layer formed from a porous low friction material and a lower layer formed from a flexible impervious sheet material. The pouch portion is further constructed to enable easy insertion and removal of a lubricated insert in between the upper and lower layers. Lubrication from the insert can flow through the porous upper layer. The low friction characteristics of the upper layer plus the presence of the lubricant adjacent the patient substantially prevents friction and related wear which are contributing factors to the occurrence of bed sores.

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A composite pad for substantially preventing bed sores, said composite pad comprising: an upper layer formed from a low friction flexible porous material; a lower layer formed from a substantially impervious sheet material, said upper and lower layers being attached to one another to define a reclos

A composite pad for substantially preventing bed sores, said composite pad comprising: an upper layer formed from a low friction flexible porous material; a lower layer formed from a substantially impervious sheet material, said upper and lower layers being attached to one another to define a recloseable pouch therebetween; and a lubricant disposed in said pouch, said lubricant being flowable through the porus upper layer thereby providing a low coefficient of friction between the upper layer and a skin surface adjacent thereto, whereby the low coefficient of friction substantially prevents bed sores on a patient supported on said upper layer of said composite pad.