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The ergonomic effects on caregivers when transporting patients in hospital beds
Transporting patients on hospital beds is an ergonomically high risk activity for caregivers. However, the use of powered assisted beds can have a positive impact on their work lives. Read an extract from 'A case for powered bed transport' whitepaper below
What technologies are used to aid caregivers in transporting patients on hospital beds?
There are different types of power assisted transport technologies used with hospital beds that help caregivers reduce effort in transporting patients throughout the facility.
Flowtron ACS900
Reduce the risk of VTE in your facility with the Flowtron ACS900 pump, featuring SmartSense™ 2 Automatic Garment Recognition and Compliance Monitoring technology.
Maxi Air
Maxi Air is an air-assisted single patient use system that provides an effective solution for reducing the physical effort and injury risk associated with performing lateral transfers.
Pressure Injury Prevention During Patient Rehabilitation
Pressure injury prevention during patient rehabilitation | Arjo Prevent pressure injury during patient rehabilitation. Empowering movement is fundamental to any patient rehabilitation programme. Learn more at Arjo.
Tornado
Available as a free standing or under-counter model, the Tornado flusher disinfector offers excellent cleaning and disinfection of human waste containers.
How to choose a patient transfer device depending on mobility level
Patient transfer tasks occur across multiple healthcare settings and are often high risk activities for both caregivers and patients. Risk of patient and staff injury has led to the development of global Safe Patient Handling programmes.
How to prevent pressure injury during patient rehabilitation
Empowering movement is fundamental to any patient rehabilitation programme and is a core principle in the prevention of pressure injury development. With the impact of the current pandemic, the focus on mobilising and rehabilitating patients earlier and often throughout the day has never been higher.
Amputee loop hammock sling
The Amputee loop hammock sling is intended for lifting single or bilateral amputee patients/residents supporting each leg individually during transfer.
Amputee left leg clip sling
The Amputee left leg clip sling is designed for residents/patients with left leg amputations above or below the knee or total hip. This sling is shaped to give additional support around the amputation site.
Loop stretcher sling - commode aperture
The Loop stretcher sling with commode aperture is suitable for residents/patients who require full body support in a supine position during transfers.
Loop walking jacket
The Loop walking jacket is intended for assisted transfer and rehabilitation of patients/residents with limited ability to move. Gait training, rehabilitation, and ambulation activities can be performed with this sling.
Amputee clip sling - hook and loop fastener
The Amputee clip sling - hook and loop fastener is suitable for residents/patients with leg amputations above or below the knee. This sling is applied like a standard sling, without turning the patient onto their side.