Pressure Injury Prevention

CHALLENGES

  • The global prevalence of HAPIs in acute care ranges from 6% to 18.5%. (1)
  • Pressure injuries can begin to develop within minutes of imobility. (2)
  • HAPIs can cost an average of $10,708 per patient. (3)

SOLUTIONS

FRAME-BASED LATERAL TILT

Facilitates patient turning necessary for pressure injury prevention, making it 67% easier and enabling a single caregiver to do it. (4)

ERGOFRAME®

Unique frame design increases patient comfort and reduces peak pressure in the pelvic area by 16%. (5)

✓ Higher comfort
✓ Reduced sliding
✓ Minimum patient migration
✓ Reduced shearing forces

OPTICARE

Opticare is an integrated therapeutic mattress designed for optimal immersion and envelopment, with advanced features like Microclimate Maintenance (MCM) for enhanced patient comfort.

VIRTUOSO

Virtuoso features 3-cell alternating technology to deliver Zero Pressure by cyclically deflating cells. A 7.5-minute cycle supports natural body movement for better comfort and care.

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1) Tervo-Heikkinen TA, Heikkilä A, Koivunen M, Kortteisto TR, Peltokoski J, Salmela S, Sankelo M, Ylitörmänen TS, Junttila K. Pressure injury prevalence and incidence in acute inpatient care and related risk factors: A cross-sectional national study. Int Wound J. 2022 May;19(4):919-931. doi: 10.1111/iwj.13692. Epub 2021 Oct 4. PMID: 34605185; PMCID: PMC9013578.
 
2) Gefen A, Brienza DM, Cuddigan J, Haesler E, Kottner J. Our contemporary understanding of the aetiology of pressure ulcers/pressure injuries. Int Wound J. 2022 Mar;19(3):692-704. doi: 10.1111/iwj.13667. Epub 2021 Aug 11. PMID: 34382331; PMCID: PMC8874092.
 
3) Padula WV, Delarmente BA. The national cost of hospital-acquired pressure injuries in the United States. Int Wound J. 2019 Jun;16(3):634-640. doi: 10.1111/iwj.13071. Epub 2019 Jan 28. PMID: 30693644; PMCID: PMC7948545.
 
4) LINET Report Guide - Effect of lateral tilt on patients turning. 2021 
 
5) LINET White paper. Enhanced features of Sprint 200 stretcher that support the prevention of pressure injuries. 2022