Pressure Injury Prevention

CHALLENGES

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

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.

ERGOFRAME®

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

✓ 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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