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

prevention Why “Lower for Longer” is the driving principle behind the performance of an Alternating Pressure surface. When assessing the performance of an active alternating surface, the aim is to achieve lower pressures, for longer times. In independent ... demonstrated full 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

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.

Rehabilitation through early mobilization after surgery – your guide to helping people recover faster Using assistive patient handling solutions is an efficient way to help regain or maintain mobility – and we are here to support every step on the way. Our Rehabilitation guide helps to empower movement, while reducing the risk of caregiver injuries.

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 below

tireless team for turning the crisis into a period of exceptional growth. Part of our Covid-19 stories from Arjo field service teams around the world. Maurici Benito, Managing Director Arjo Iberia, credits his small yet tireless team for turning the

with “everyday heroism” to come through for our customers, even in the toughest of times. "If there was a bed that needed to be cleaned, someone cleaned it, if there was an assist that needed to happen for a delivery, someone stepped up, regardless ... descriptions and responsibilities." Ismael Duenes, VP US Service, credits his team with “everyday heroism” to come through for our customers even in the toughest of times.

Arjo Care Covid-19 Report: Canada Arjo Care Covid-19 Report: Canada Part of our Covid-19 reports from Arjo field service teams around the world. From Canada, six field service technicians share how they drew from past experience to stay safe and support our customers “outside the box”. Part of our Covid-19 reports from Arjo field service teams around the world. From Canada, six field service technicians share how they drew from past experience to stay safe and support our cus

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.

When designing a care environment, people – in this case residents in long-term care settings and patients in acute care settings, as well as the caregivers – should be at the centre of the entire process. This focus is essential to achieve an attractive and efficient environment that stands the test of time.

Air-assisted lateral transfer devices such as AirPal are designed to assist with the transfer of patients who are unable to independently move from one surface to another and reposition within the bed.

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