A: An electric blanket must be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions on any mattress.
If considering using on a mattress designed to reduce pressure on the skin it must be noted that any device placed between the person and the mattress decreases the effectiveness of the pressure relief the mattress can provide and increases the risk of pressure injuries. In this instance an electric blanket not only stops the person immersing into the mattress due to the rigid nature of the product, it also creates a warm humid environment which facilitates skin breakdown.