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What could a One Surface Strategy mean for you?
From risk assessment to ensuring the appropriate intervention, time is a crucial factor in pressure injury prevention.
The time factor in Alternating Pressure
offloading at the sacral and heel areas for significantly longer times than the other tested surfaces. Find out more on arjo.com/velaris. Why “Lower for Longer” is the driving principle behind the performance of an Alternating Pressure surface
Managing skin microclimate with Skin IQ's Negative Airflow Technology
The International Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Guidelines discuss how managing microclimate can provide an environment conducive to injury prevention and tissue repair. As such the guidelines recommend the need for additional features such as the ability to control moisture and temperature when selecting a support surface.
How to manage microclimate in the plus sized patient?
According to a 2016 report by the WHO, globally there are 650 million people that are obese accounting for approx. 13% of the world’s adult population.
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Service and Genuine Parts: An investment in safety, efficiency, and compliance Service and Genuine Parts: An investment in safety, efficiency, and compliance The right service partner needs to support the reliability and longevity of your equipment, as well as your commitment to safety and compliance. Service and Genuine Parts: An investment in safety, efficiency, and compliance
The power of intervention in pressure ulcer prevention and management
Discover key interventions in pressure injury prevention and management to enhance patient care and outcomes. Learn more on Arjo’s blog. The power of intervention in pressure injury prevention and management by Sharon Maris, Director Global Medical
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 is mechanical prophylaxis used in VTE Prevention?
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide but research suggests that it can be preventable through evidence-based prevention strategies. Learn more about mechanical prophylaxis and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) with our downloadable summary below.
For hospitals looking to reduce ergonomic risk, IndiGo offers a helping hand(2)
IndiGo is always available and built directly into the bed, so only one thing changes in a caregiver’s day: the amount of work required to move the bed.
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.
For hospitals looking to reduce ergonomic risk, IndiGo offers a helping hand
IndiGo is always available and built directly into the bed, so only one thing changes in a caregiver’s day: the amount of work required to move the bed.
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
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.
