Today, we welcome Bob Andersen, RN, WCC, Arjo Clinical Consultant, to discuss medical beds and fall prevention. Bob has served in the Navy and has worked in CVICU, ER, Trauma, Neuro Interventional, Burn/Hyperbaric ICU, and more recently worked as a Flight Nurse.

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.

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.

It is well known that some critically ill, immobile patients benefit from being placed in the prone position. As a result, an increasing number of physicians are adopting this practice. The RotoProne® Therapy System is a comprehensive system that provides an efficient and effective way to prone patients.

We recently spent time with Mary Anne Uayan, BSN, RN, CCRN, CWCA, Arjo Clinical Consultant - Wound Care, to discuss the advantages of the Wellness Nordic Relax Chair.

Addressing the Devastating Effects of Immobility with the Sara Combilizer | Arjo Immobility causes devastating effects on a patient, whether they’re in the ICU or any other unit of a hospital. Arjo is proud to introduce the Veterans Mobility Gallery, an initiative that reflects our commitment to supporting the Veterans Affairs Administration.

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.

Appropriate design supports engagement with people living with dementia to sustain their own capability and help them feel more comfortable and secure. The Evenda Sereno has been designed with residents living with dementia in mind.

When residents lose the ability to stand up unassisted from a sitting position, their functional independence can go into decline. That’s why the two-position mobility assist handle can help support more mobile residents who may be worried about falling and need support when exiting their bed.

Maxi Move floor lift is designed to enable a single caregiver to manage demanding everyday patient or resident transfer and repositioning tasks. It is a versatile solution that can be adapted using a variety of spreader bars to accommodate patient transfer needs.

As a clinician, have you ever had the experience of rolling a patient on to their side only to find their back is warm and sweaty without any indication of sweating elsewhere? Here is some insight into why this may have happened.

Mobility is defined as the ability to move in one’s environment with ease and without restrictions.

Why “Lower for Longer” is the driving principle behind the performance of an alternating pressure surface.

The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) recently held its annual conference in San Diego in March 2023.

Upright positioning in bed for highly dependent patients

Arjo slide tubes are designed to help caregivers carry out in-bed repositioning and transfers with less of the physical stress and strain associated with manual handling.

Today, we welcome Grace Hukushi, RN, BSN, Arjo Clinical Manager, to discuss voice of customer research conducted with clinical end-users of the Flowtron ACS900 pump and Tri Pulse sequential garment range in several countries.

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.

The Enterprise® 9000X hospital bed delivers significant benefits to the patient, caregiver and healthcare facility.

Designed for high acuity patients with limited mobility and compromised skin integrity, the Auralis™ alternating pressure mattress system assists you in managing your patient’s needs to minimize the risk and burden of pressure injury.