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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
Empowering movement to prevent pressure injury during patient rehabilitation
Empowering movement is fundamental to any patient rehabilitation program and is a core principle in the prevention of pressure injury development. With the impact of the current pandemic, the focus on mobilizing and rehabilitating patients earlier
How to prevent pressure injury during patient rehabilitation
Empowering movement is fundamental to any patient rehabilitation programme and is a core principle in the prevention of pressure injury development. With the impact of the current pandemic, the focus on mobilising and rehabilitating patients
Pentaflex
The Pentaflex range has been developed to provide a 24 hour care solution. The range includes a mattress replacement, mattress overlay and seat cushion.
Kern County Hospital Authority - Arjo MOVE Program
Kern Medical Center (“Kern Medical”), owned and operated by the Kern County Hospital Authority, is an acute care teaching center with 222 beds offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles, California.
Bariatric loop hammock sling - divided legs
is suitable for assisted transfers of plus-size patients and residents that require full body support during the transfer. It is designed with additional support around the leg area - each leg is supported individually to prevent abduction and
Part 2 – Stakeholder Interaction: A Key Factor for Resident Wellbeing and a Sound Working Environment
Part 2 – Stakeholder interaction: A key factor for resident wellbeing and a sound working environment Learn how stakeholder interaction paves the way for resident wellbeing and a sound working environment. Get tips on how to create a positive
A clinician's perspective: Bariatric medical beds for a safe & dignified care environment
According to recent data (2020) from Trust for America’s Health, the US adult obesity rate of 42.4% continues to grow over the years and is the first time the national rate has passed the 40% threshold.
The impact of prolonged immobility & assessment of patient readiness for mobility
Intensive care unit (ICU) patients frequently have extreme derangement of physiological function.
How our cover fabrics are designed to support infection control
infection control A mattress cover should support the prevention of cross-contamination – without compromising the performance of the support surface. A mattress cover should support the prevention of cross-contamination – without compromising the
Sara Plus disposable standing sling
transfer and rehabilitation activities by enabling a single caregiver/therapist to facilitate. It supports infection prevention and safe patient handling routines.
The link between nutrition, pressure injuries and wound healing
Nutritional status plays an integral role in the process of wound healing and in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries. Macronutrients and micronutrients are required by each organ system in specific amounts to promote growth, development
Sara Combilizer
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.
5 Dementia accredited products that support person-centered care
For those suffering from dementia, the responsive behaviors are among the most distressing and challenging outcomes of the condition. These responsive behaviors most commonly include apathy, depression, irritability, agitation or anxiety.
Arjo Sound
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.
Citadel Plus Bariatric Care System
The Citadel Plus Bariatric Care System has been designed to manage patients weighing up to 454 kg (1000 lbs).