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How is mechanical prophylaxis used in VTE Prevention?
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.
Rehabilitation
During periods of hospitalisation, facilitating mobility helps people recover faster and regain their independence to help return to life outside the hospital.
Nimbus 4
The Nimbus 4 system combines automatic adjustment of cell pressures, Heelguard and Wound Valve Technology providing effective pressure redistribution and enhanced solutions to a wide range of patient management issues.
Planning for care - making the right choices
Planning an elderly care facility is about planning for the future, and it will determine both the efficiency and quality of care and the quality of work for the caregivers.
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 chair.
The time factor in Alternating Pressure
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
Maxi Once
Maxi Once is a single-use disposable sliding sheet designed to meet the needs and challenges of healthcare facilities and hospital areas with high patient turnover and the need for management of cross-contamination.
Maxi Air
Maxi Air is an air-assisted single patient use system that provides an effective solution for reducing the physical effort and injury risk associated with performing lateral transfers.
Flowtron DVT
Built on a uniform (single-chamber bladder) compression philosophy, Flowtron DVT is an extensive range of foot, calf and thigh garments addressing a wide variety of clinical needs and patient types
Planning and designing long term care and health care facilities: a person centered approach
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.
Nimbus Professional
The Nimbus Professional system combines automatic adjustment of cell pressures, Heelguard and Wound Valve Technology providing effective pressure redistribution and enhanced solutions to a wide range of patient management issues. In addition to zoned wound valve technology, sacral deflate and head section deflate.
Design with people in mind
True to our motto, “With People in Mind”, our mission at Arjo is to help improve quality of life for people living with mobility- and age-related health challenges.
Understanding the needs of the resident
In elderly care facilities, different people with different preferences, backgrounds and abilities live together and are taken care of. It is their home – often their last home.
Preventing Pressure injuries in Patients with Reduced Mobility
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.