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How to prevent pressure injury during patient rehabilitation
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.
The power of intervention in pressure injury prevention and management
The power of intervention in pressure injury prevention and management Discover key interventions in pressure injury 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 injury prevention interventions are key to reducing the risk of developing painful, resource intensive and costl
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.
Rehabilitering gjennom tidlig mobilisering etter kirurgi – din veiledning til å hjelpe pasienter til raskere restitusjon
Rehabilitering gjennom tidlig mobilisering etter kirurgi – din veiledning til å hjelpe pasienter til raskere restitusjon Bruk av hjelpemidler under forflytning av pasienter er en effektiv måte å gjenvinne eller opprettholde mobiliteten på – og vi er her for å støtte dere hele veien. Vår veileder for rehabilitering bidrar til å styrke bevegelsesevnen, samtidig som den reduserer risikoen for skader hos pleierne.
Meeting the infection control challenge when selecting a support surface
Healthcare settings face the challenge of managing an effective Infection Control protocol on a daily basis. Ensuring the safety of patients and staff at all times, in a range of different settings requires a robust process, where care and treatment can be delivered without the risk of infection due to poor hygiene standards.
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 may enable the repositioning regimen to be individualised, regular postural change is still important but not without risk to the patient or caregiver.
