Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide but research suggests that it can be preventable through evidence-based prevention strategies. Learn more about mechanical prophylaxis and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) with our downloadable summary below.

Pressure Injury Prevention during the pandemic: Prone Positioning Pressure Injury Prevention during the pandemic: Prone Positioning Preventing pressure injury while prone positioning patients. Prone position for prolonged periods of time places the patients at significant risk of complications including pressure injury. To mitigate this risk, selecting the right support surfaces to support pressure redistribution and targeted pressure offloading is key. Pressure injuries are

There are different types of power assisted transport technologies used with hospital beds that help caregivers reduce effort in transporting patients throughout the facility.

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 chair.

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.

Transporting patients on 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

Clinical consultancy | Arjo Clinical consultancy. Assessment and consultation services to help healthcare facilities improve clinical outcomes. Based on international best practices. Arjo MOVE ("Mobility Outcome Value Engagement") programs equip you and your staff to drive guaranteed improvements towards your clinical and operational goals.

Lifeguard®20 is a variable height, versatile patient support surface, designed to cope with the varied demands of acute healthcare settings.

Each featuring an integrated transfer chair, Malibu® and Sovereign® bathing and wellness solutions enable you to make the benefits of bathing available to a broad spectrum of residents while simplifying transfers within the bathroom.

Pressure injury prevention - reduced mobility | Arjo Pressure injury prevention in patients with reduced mobility. Help to prevent skin damage. Solutions for safe and high-quality care. Learn more at Arjo.

Service and Genuine Parts: An investment in safety, efficiency, and compliance Service and Genuine Parts: An investment in safety, efficiency, and compliance The right service partner needs to support the reliability and longevity of your equipment, as well as your commitment to safety and compliance. Service and Genuine Parts: An investment in safety, efficiency, and compliance

Bariatric room solutions | Arjo Bariatric room solutions. Ensuring your healthcare facilities are equipped for plus size patients. For safe, cost efficient and dignified care. Learn more at Arjo. Our bariatric room solutions ensure your healthcare facilities are equipped for the increasing challenges of plus size patients and ready to deliver safe, cost efficient and dignified care.

The time factor in pressure injury 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 third party tests, AtmosAir Velaris demonstrated full pressure offloading at the sacral and heel areas for significantly longer times than the other tested surfaces. Find out more on arjo.co

Arjo Care Covid-19 Report: USA Arjo Care Covid-19 Report: USA Part of our Covid-19 stories from our service organisations around the world. Ismael Duenes, VP Service US, credits his team 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 of their actual job descriptions and respons

With our prone positioning solutions, you can lower the risk of injury associated with prone positioning, without adding more caregivers, and with reduced physical effort needed to carry out safe and controlled manoeuvres.

With the AirPal disposable transfer mattress, you can transfer patients from one surface to another and reposition within the bed safely, comfortably and efficiently.

An effective and intuitive solution for the prevention and management of pressure injuries.