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5 things to consider when choosing a sit to stand lift for patient transfers
Standing and raising aids, also known as sit-to-stand devices/lifts, are used by caregivers to transfer patients or residents between two seated postures, for example, seated on the edge of the bed to a wheelchair, or wheelchair to commode or shower
How to choose a patient transfer device depending on mobility level
Patient transfer tasks occur across multiple healthcare settings and are often high risk activities for both caregivers and patients. Risk of patient and staff injury has led to the development of global Safe Patient Handling programmes.
How many sit-to-stand transfers do caregivers perform with their patients per day?
Promoting mobility among patients and residents in care facilities is critical for healthy daily lives.
AirPal Air Assisted Transfer in action
AirPal Air Assisted Transfer in action With the AirPal® air-assisted patient transfer system, you can transfer patients from one surface to another and reposition within the bed safely, comfortably and efficiently.
5 things to consider when choosing an air-assisted lateral transfer device
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.
Rehabilitation through early mobilization after surgery – your guide to helping people recover faster
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
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 ... the repositioning regimen to be individualised, regular postural change is still important but not without risk to the patient or caregiver.
How to prevent pressure injury during patient rehabilitation
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
What could a One Surface Strategy mean for you?
From risk assessment to ensuring the appropriate intervention, time is a crucial factor in pressure injury prevention.
3 simple details for a more relaxed bathing experience
3 simple details for a more relaxed bathing experience
The power of intervention in pressure injury prevention and management
prevention and management to enhance patient care and outcomes. Learn more on Arjo’s blog. The power of intervention in pressure injury prevention and management by Sharon Maris, Director Global Medical Affairs for Pressure Injury Prevention Pressure
How to manage microclimate in the plus sized patient?
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.
For hospitals looking to reduce ergonomic risk, IndiGo offers a helping hand(2)
IndiGo is always available and built directly into the bed, so only one thing changes in a caregiver’s day: the amount of work required to move the bed.