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 Pentaflex range has been developed to provide a 24 hour care solution. The range includes a mattress replacement, mattress overlay and seat cushion.

EASYtrack® FS portable ceiling lift tracking systems are designed to be self-supporting and do not require attachment to the ceiling or walls. Instead, we use a free-standing frame that supports the track, which can be dis-assembled, and moved from room to room or location to location as needed, and re-assembled, without tools.

Designed for the prevention and management of pressure injuries¹, the Alpha Active® 4 pressure redistributing mattress replacement system is suitable for a range of care environments, including home and community care settings.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 earlier and often throughout the day has never been higher.

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.

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