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.

Upright positioning in bed for highly dependent patients

The Sara Plus wipeable 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. Completely wipeable with no stitching, it can be wiped between patients or residents. The sling design helps to reduce the cross contamination risks associated with shared patient handling devices with no laundering requirement.

Sara Stedy and Sara Stedy Compact enable a single caregiver to assist patients or residents perform sit to stand transfers throughout the day.

The Citadel Plus Bariatric Care System has been designed to manage patients weighing up to 454 kg (1000 lbs).

Citadel Patient Care System, built upon a universal platform and designed to transition from a non-integrated to an integrated system, provides flexible patient care for hospitals that demand safety, security and efficiency from their medical bed frames and therapeutic mattresses.