Interrupting residents sleep to prevent pressure ulcers is ineffective and abusive and could be linked to behavioural concerns, the author of a recent study tells Australian Ageing Agenda. The University of New South Wales published in the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry investigated if the repositioning of residents every two hours around the clock was effective in reducing […]
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In the UK, around 400,000 individuals develop a new Pressure Ulcer annually. The cost to the NHS is in the range of £2.6 billion and this is rising all the time. It is estimated that one in five hospital inpatients has a Pressure Ulcer (Clark et al,2004)5 – this represents at least 20,000 hospital patients […]
As a supporting member of the British Healthcare Trade Association we are pleased to advise you of the new Pressure Ulcer Guide, published this week. For further information please visit http://bhta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/BHTA-PU-A4-12pp-v8.pdf
Hi Lynne, We are using it right now (see attached photo) it has been used for many patients who have stated it adds extra comfort to the standard mattress and is especially useful for long distance ambulance transfers alleviating unwanted pain in Orthopaedic spinal patients and pressure sore patients. *Please note Patient has given me […]
New order received this morning with the following message : “Hi,please send these gels immediately as i need them before my trip on april 8th. Thank you from the whole motorcycling community from the world over for saving our arses 😉” QK
It’s a common question among wound care providers: what exactly is the difference between friction and shearing? These two conditions are common with limited mobility patients, and often contribute to the development of pressure ulcers. Knowing the answer to this question will help you provide better treatment for your patients – not to mention how […]
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