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Preventing pressure injury in prone position
including pressure injury. To mitigate this risk, selecting the right support surfaces to support pressure redistribution and targeted pressure offloading is key. Pressure injuries are a preventable medical condition, usually caused by immobility ... immobility in bedridden patients, developed by one out of two patients in acute care. Due to the excessive financial, economic and psychological cost of pressure injuries, there is considerable “pressure” on healthcare systems to reduce incidences of
Part 5 – Optimal Care Facility Creation: Understanding the Building Process
Part 5 – Optimal care facility creation: understanding the building process Understanding the building process is a key enabler for optimizing your care facility. Discover some key factors for making the process smooth.
A revolution at Hornsby ICU: Transforming pressure injury care with Provizio® SEM Scanner
In a remarkable breakthrough, Hornsby's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Australia is leading the way by introducing an innovative scanning device, the Provizio® SEM scanner.
Sit to stand study shows Sara Flex 'allows more forward knee movement
An evaluation of 6 different sit to stand devices for use in rehabilitation shows an 'overwhelming preference' for the Sara® Flex knee support during a study in Loughborough University, UK.
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.
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
How our cover fabrics are designed to support infection control
How our cover fabrics support infection control How our cover fabrics support infection control A mattress cover should support the prevention of cross-contamination – without compromising the performance of the support surface. A mattress cover should support the prevention of cross-contamination – without compromising the performance of the support surface.
Pressure injury prevention with innovative Provizio technology
Peninsula Village, a leading aged care facility in New South Wales, has recently implemented an innovative technology called Provizio SEM Scanner to prevent pressure injuries in their residents.
