Pressure Ulcer Management.
Pressure ulcers (PUs) – alternatively referred
to as pressure sores, bed sores, or decubitis ulcers – represent
a key area of risk for long-term care (LTC) providers.
According to Ann Voss and Abby Cork's “Quality
Improvement Project for Pressure Ulcer Prevention,” Abbot
Laboratories:
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60,000 Americans
die from complications related to pressure ulcers |
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The National Pressure Ulcer
Advisory Panel estimates that more than 1 million
patients in hospitals and nursing homes have pressure
ulcers |
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Approximately $1.3 billion
is spent annually in the U.S. on pressure ulcers |
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2,663 LTC providers received
pressure ulcer deficiencies in 2001 |
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Average monetary recovery
in pressure ulcer cases is $13.5 million; the median
recovery is $1.06 million |
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Juries find in residents’ favor
74% of the time |
Click on a Selection Below for Further
Information on Pressure Ulcer Management.
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| Invacare
MicroAIR PUP – Advanced
pressure reduction overlay with low air loss |
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- Cost-effective approach
to pressure ulcer prevention and Stage I ulcers
where deep immersion into the support surface
is not a requirement
- Continuous air flow removes
excess moisture
- Will not dehydrate moist wound
dressings or the skin as the air does not directly
contact the
patient
- Low friction surface reduces skin
shear
- Breathable, waterproof mattress cover
- Pressure
reduction across the entire mattress
- Easy to
use
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| Patriot
Alternating Pressure Overlay System |
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- 4-inch alternating
pressure surface
- 20 individual nylon urethane-reinforced
air cells
- Top cover is made from a low shear nylon tafetta
fabric that is vapor permeable and materproof
- Base is constructed from 18oz reinforced vinyl
with a wrap-around zipper
- Quiet, user-friendly
control unit
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| Sapphire 475 Alternating
Pressure Overlay System - sets a new standard
for cost effective treatment and prevention of
pressure
sores. |
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- New Control Unit
with enhanced quality and performance
- Alternating
Pressure
- Adjustable Pressure Settings
- Fits on existing
mattress
- 22 4”- high strength
air cushions
- Waterproof
and vapor permeable top cover provides low
friction/sheer
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| Plexus Air Express APM -
Dynamic alternating pressure mattress replacement |
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| The Control Unit |
- Dynamic alternating pressure every five minutes
for optimum therapy
- Simple dial adjustment for
customized therapy
- Provides pressure management
throughout entire alternating cycle
- Quick hose
release for rapid CPR deflation
- Compact and
lightweight
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| The Therapeutic Support Surface |
- Dynamic Alternating Pressure
every five minutes
- Air cushions are constructed
of high quality and very pliable coated nylon
for low
shear and even lower interface pressures
- Convoluted
foam base provides additional safety to your
patient
- The PLEXUS® Quilted Top Sheet is
highly vapor permeable and oversized providing
a low friction, low shear barrier against
complications due to moisture
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| MicroAIR 3500 -
a portable low air loss therapy
mattress replacement system that provides the therapeutic
benefit of pressure relief and skin moisture management.
The microAIR 3500S also provides the benefits of
true low air loss available for pressure ulcer
therapy. |
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- True low air loss
documented through independent studies
- 9in air
cell height for deep patient immersion
- Whisper
quiet control unit
- Waterproof, vapor permeable
therapy pad provides a low friction surface
- Provides pressure relief below capillary closure
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| Plexus® P1500 -
Low Air Loss Mattress replacement system |
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| The Control Unit |
- Simple dial adjustment
for patient comfort
- Max. setting inflates in seconds
- Programmed
never to exceed 32mmHg inflation pressure for
optimal therapy
- CPR quick release for rapid
deflation
- Compact, lightweight and provides
low air loss
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| The Therapeutic Support Surface |
- For reduced maceration, low
air loss is provided throughout all sixteen air
cells of support
- All air cushions are constructed
of high quality and very pliable coated nylon
for low shear and even lower interface pressures
- Convoluted
foam base provides additional safety to your
patient
- Modular design facilitates interchangeability,
cleaning and setup
- The PLEXUS® Quilted
Top Sheet is highly vapor permeable and
oversized providing
a low friction, low shear barrier against
complications due to moisture. Machine
washable
- Effective therapy for all stages
of pressure ulcers
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| Patriot™ Low Air Loss Mattress |
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| The Control
Unit |
- Provides up to 200 liters
per minute of air flow diffusing through the
mattress surface
- Easy touch control provides variable
comfort adjustment
- AutoFirm feature for quick
mattress inflation
- Lockout feature
- Quiet, efficient true low air
loss blower
- Pulse mode cycles pressure every
30 seconds
- Calibration mode allows caregiver
to calibrate low and high side of mattress
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| Support Surface |
- 20 individual nylon/urethane
coated reinforced air cells
- Four-way stretch fabric
top cover provides low shear, vapor permeable,
patient-proof surface.
A microfiber quilted lining enhances air diffusion
- Two-inch, high-density foam base provides
protection during power loss
- 18 oz reinforced vinyl base
- Supports patient weight of up to 350 lbs
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| MicroAIR Turn-Q Plus -
The microAIR Turn-Q Plus combines the benefits
of lateral rotation, true low air loss and pressure
relief in a single portable system. The system's
two selectable turning angles provide the ability
to bilaterally rotate patients a full or partial
turn, reducing the risk of complications associated
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- Therapeutic for Stage
III and IV, or multiple Stage II pressure ulcers
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Lateral rotation automatically turns patients
up to 40 degrees to reduce the risk of pulmonary
and other serious medical complications associated
with immobilization
- Seven selectable turning modes (3 fixed and
4 automatic variable turning positions),
provide
flexibility to meet individual patient needs
- Six
turning intervals between 4 minutes and 2 hours
meet prescribed turning schedules
- Low air loss
regulates skin moisture and temperature, an
important factor in preserving
skin integrity
for the prevention of pressure ulcers
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| Sapphire 1100 SA Alternating
Low Air Loss System -
The Sapphire 1100SA is a complete mattress replacement
system that sets a new standard for the ultimate
in pressure
relief surfaces. |
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- Alternating or static
modes of operation
- Low Air Loss technology diffuses
over 100 liters of air per minute under the
patient
- 600 lbs. capacity
- 1 in 3 alternation
- Patented CPR Release
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| Patriot™ Alternating Low Air Loss Mattress |
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- Combines the benefits
of low air loss and alternating pressure
- 20 individual nylon urethane-reinforced air
cells
- 8 inches of true low air loss support
- Four-way stretch top cover with quilted liner
providing a low shear, low friction, vapor
permeable surface
- User-friendly control unit
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| ROHO® Dry Flotation Overlay
- The ORIGINAL non-powered, adjustable,
zoned, advanced pressure-relieving mattress overlay. |
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- Helps heal advanced stage
(III & IV) ischemic ulcers
- Friction and shear
relief surface
- Zoned. Four sections each 20" x
34" /
51 cm x 86 cm
- Adjustable. 3" (8 cm) high
air cells can be adjusted to the patient's
body shape and size
- Non-powered. Requires
no external power source
- Drainage holes pull fluids away from incontinent
client
- Durable neoprene rubber is flame-resistant
and can be easily cleaned
- Repairable. Extends overall life of
mattress
- Reusable
covers are available
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