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Preventing Pressure injuries in Patients with Reduced Mobility
Reduced mobility is a significant risk factor for pressure injury development, international guidelines emphasise the need for regular turning and repositioning of patients to help prevent skin damage¹. While a pressure redistribution mattress may enable the repositioning regimen to be individualised, regular postural change is still important but not without risk to the patient or caregiver.
Sara Stedy/Sara Stedy Compact Quick reference guide - Functions (A4, Portrait, Colour)
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.
Loop bathing sling - unpadded legs
The Loop bathing sling - unpadded legs is suitable for bathing and showering activities as the mesh material allows water to pass easily through the sling.
How many sit-to-stand transfers do caregivers perform with their patients per day?
Promoting mobility among patients and residents in care facilities is critical for healthy daily lives.
Loop toilet sling - padded legs
The Loop toilet sling - padded legs is a special-purpose design intended for toileting, dressing and undressing patients.
Disposable loop turning sling
The Disposable loop turning sling is designed to be applied without having to log roll or move the patient and assists the caregiver with turning/rolling a patient in a supine position in bed. It is a patient specific product and should be used
Disposable clip limb sling
The Disposable clip limb sling assists the caregiver with lifting, supporting and positioning the limb for easier access when performing activities such as dressing, foot care, wound care and leg dressings. It is a patient specific product and
Loop limb sling
The Loop limb sling is designed to assist the caregiver with lifting, supporting and positioning the limb for easier access when performing activities such as dressing, foot care, wound care and leg dressing.
Amputee right leg clip sling
The Amputee right leg clip sling is designed for residents/patients with right leg amputations above or below the knee or total hip. This sling is shaped to give additional support around the amputation site.
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.
5 things to consider when choosing an air-assisted lateral transfer device
Air-assisted lateral transfer devices such as AirPal are designed to assist with the transfer of patients who are unable to independently move from one surface to another and reposition within the bed.
Loop quick fit sling - without head support
The Loop quick fit sling - without head support is a general purpose total lift sling. It is used to lift residents/patients from the bed, wheelchair and off the floor. This sling can be used for residents/patients with limited upper body function ... function, but with good head control as head support is not provided by the sling.
Clip bathing sling - unpadded and extended legs
The Clip bathing sling - unpadded and extended legs is suitable for bathing and showering as the mesh material allows water to pass easily through the sling. The extended leg sling has been designed to create a longer reach around the thighs