Span America in Greenville, SC, US (United States)

In addition, the Geo-Matt overlay's geometrically contoured design also significantly reduces shear forces while evenly distributing the patient's body weight, thereby minimizing the pressure that causes ulcers. 

Recent myocutaneous flap or skin graft for a pressure ulcer on the trunk or pelvis (surgery within the past 60 days) and the patient has been on a group 2 or 3 support surface immediately prior to a recent discharge from a hospital or nursing facility (discharge within the past 30 days). 

Led by its founder, Don Spann, Span-America began operations in 1975 as a manufacturer of polyurethane foam patient positioners. During the next several years, the company expanded its product lines to produce lapidus (flat foam) and convoluted foam mattress overlays for the wound care market. 

The patented Geo-Matt® style foam topper is a high density, medical grade foam. The unique geometric design consists of over 800 individual cells, each of which acts individually to redistribute pressure, to reduce heat and moisture buildup on the skin, and to reduce shear to underlying tissues. 

Report on use of Lateral Rotation mode on APM 2 for Stage 2, 3, 4 pressure ulcers on 30 patients in home health and long term care. Results: Stage 2 ulcers averaged 9 weeks to closure, Stage 3 and 4 ulcers averaged 11 weeks to closure.