A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness of early mobilization. When utilized, early mobility is associated with reduced ICU and hospital length of stay and improved functional outcomes.

As mobility declines, caring for the resident becomes more challenging and the risk of complications of immobility such as pressure injury increases. By supporting their individual challenges, and recognising that loss of mobility can have a big impact on the resident’s independence, bed features can help the resident maintain some control.

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.

The 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.

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.

The Clip sling-padded legs is used for a range of everyday patient handling activities, such as bed and chair-related transfers. It has additional padding around the leg pieces to provide extra comfort.

The Bariatric loop sling is suitable for assisted transfers of plus-size patients and residents that require full body support during the transfer. It has standard padding in the legs that enhance comfort for patients and residents.

Built on a uniform (single-chamber bladder) compression philosophy, Flowtron DVT is an extensive range of foot, calf and thigh garments addressing a wide variety of clinical needs and patient types

The Clip bathing sling - padded legs is suitable for bathing and showering as the mesh material allows water to pass easily through the sling. It has additional padding around the legs area to provide extra comfort.

Arjosound™ is formulated to enhance the cleansing effects of our Hydrosound™ cleaning therapy and helps to solubilize and disperse oil and dirt, while preventing them from redepositing on the skin or bath.

The Nimbus 4 system provides effective active pressure redistribution (alternating therapy) combined with automatic adjustment to the weight, size and position of the individual. It combines Wound Valve Technology, Heelguard, and automatic adjustment of cell pressures, providing effective pressure redistribution to a wide range of patient management issues.

The Nimbus Professional system provides effective active pressure redistribution (alternating therapy) combined with automatic adjustment to the weight, size and position of the individual. It combines Wound Valve Technology, Heelguard, and automatic adjustment of cell pressures, providing effective pressure redistribution to a wide range of patient management issues. Key additional features of the Nimbus Professional include Zoned Wound Valve Technology, sacral section defla

basis on multiple occasions. To create more active exercise, standing and ambulation. When stepping or walking practice is required, the versatile Sara Plus can help your patient take their first steps toward leaving the ICU.

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

The Clip comfort sling - padded legs is suitable for everyday patient handling activities, such as bed and chair-related transfers. It offers additional comfort throughout the sling, with additional padding for the legs and has no binding in

The First Step® Cirrus is a Low Air Loss overlay (when used on an existing mattress) or a mattress replacement system (MRS) (when used with the optional foam base) designed to prevent and treat pressure injuries by managing pressure redistribution

patients in acute care settings, as well as the caregivers – should be at the centre of the entire process. This focus is essential to achieve an attractive and efficient environment that stands the test of time.

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