Pressure Injury Prevention

CHALLENGES

  • More than 35% of patients spent more than 4 hours in the emergency (1)
  • Patients at risk of pressure injuries should be transported using a pressure-redistributing support surface (2)
  • Pressure injuries can develop in up to 78.4% of patients in the emergency department (3)

SOLUTIONS

ERGOFRAME®

Unique frame design increases patient comfort and reduces peak pressure in the pelvic area by 16%. (4)

SPRINT MATTRESS OPTIONS FOR EVERY PATIENT’S NEEDS

ADVANCED

An advanced mattress with a viscoelastic foam layer effectively reduces peak pressures, offering enhanced comfort and support for the patient.

COMFORT

Comfort mattress features a viscoelastic foam layer.

REACTIVE

Reactive mattress featuring air cells in the back and seat area, combined with a viscoelastic foam layer, provides even pressure redistribution, minimizing average and peak pressures in supine and semi-sitting positions.

STANDARD

Basic mattress features a polyurethane foam layer.

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1) Cairns C, Kang K. National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2021 emergency department summary tables. Available from: https://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Health_Statistics/NCHS/ Dataset_Documentation/NHAMCS/doc21-ed-508.pdf.

2) EPUAP/NPIAP/PPPIA. 2019. Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline. 2019.

3) Sardo PMG, Teixeira JPF, Machado AMSF, Oliveira BF, Alves IM. A systematic review of prevalence and incidence of pressure ulcers/injuries in hospital emergency services. J Tissue Viability. 2023 May;32(2):179-187. doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2023.02.001. Epub 2023 Feb 3. PMID: 36792441.

4) LINET White paper. Enhanced features of Sprint 200 stretcher that support the prevention of pressure injuries. 2022.