Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the tossing and turning time of the stuporous patients while using the bedsore mat blowing out gas.Methods45 cases were as the control group and treated with routine nursing. 117 cases were as the test group, in them, 17 cases were tossed and turned once every 2 hours, 50 cases tossed and turned once every 4 hours and 50 cases tossed and turned once every 6 hours. The patients of the test group were nursed with the bedsore mat blowing out gas as well as routine nursing. The rates of bedsore of two groups were compared.ResultsThe bedsore rate of the control group was 4.44%, 2 hours group was 0%, 4 hours group was 4% and 6 hours group was 22%; there was no significant difference among the control group, 2 hours group and 4 hours group, but there was a significant difference between 2 hours group, 4 hours group and 6 hours group (P<0.01).Conclusion4 hours is suitable for the stuporous patients to toss and turn while using the bedsore mat blowing out gas.

Key words: stuporous patient, bedsore mat blowing out gas, tossing and turning time, bedsore