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PIP during the global pandemic: Prone Positioning
Pressure Injury Prevention during the pandemic: Prone Positioning Pressure Injury Prevention during the pandemic: Prone Positioning Preventing pressure injury while prone positioning patients. Prone position for prolonged periods of time places the patients at significant risk of complications 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
Prone Positioning and Nimbus Professional
Prone positioning to prevent pressure injuries | Arjo Prone positioning. For the most vulnerable patients. Turning and managing very sick patients face down for significant improvements. Find out more at Arjo.
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.
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.
Nimbus 4
The Nimbus 4 system combines automatic adjustment of cell pressures, Heelguard and Wound Valve Technology providing effective pressure redistribution and enhanced solutions to a wide range of patient management issues.
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.
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 in situ sling
The Amputee clip in situ sling is suitable for residents/patients with bilateral leg amputations above the knee or total hip. It is designed with the ability to remain under the patient between transfers following clinical assessment.
Amputee clip bathing in situ sling
The Amputee clip bathing in situ sling is suitable for bathing and showering residents/patients with bilateral leg amputations above the knee or total hip. It is designed with the ability to remain under the patient between transfers following clinical assessment.
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 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.
Bariatric loop sling
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.
Nimbus Professional
The Nimbus Professional system combines automatic adjustment of cell pressures, Heelguard and Wound Valve Technology providing effective pressure redistribution and enhanced solutions to a wide range of patient management issues. In addition to zoned wound valve technology, sacral deflate and head section deflate.
Amputee clip bathing sling
The Amputee clip bathing sling has the same design as the amputee clip sling but with mesh fabric. It is suitable for bathing and showering residents/patients with bilateral leg amputations above the knee or total hip.
Sara Plus standing sling
The Sara Plus standing sling in conjunction with the lift supports the patient through active standing transfer and rehabilitation activities by enabling a single caregiver/therapist to facilitate.