Let’s get it clear: Myth – Pressure mapping is only used to compare cushions
By Dr Barend ter Haar Pressure mapping is a technology that has been in use for more than 30 years and over that time, the…
Innovative pressure scanner wins Product of the Year at regional awards ceremony
Recognised for its pioneering results, the SEM Scanner from BBI Europe has been awarded Product of the Year at the 18th annual Bionow Awards in…
New cushion inserts with 43 percent better pressure distribution than all-foam cushions launch
Specialist in advanced impact mitigation and cushioning solutions SKYDEX has announced the release of its Performance Comfort seating solutions, giving clients greater comfort whilst reducing…
Pressure ulcer prevention tech specialist welcomes SEM device recommendations in new clinical guidelines
Following the release of the new Clinical Practice Guideline for Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries for healthcare professionals, BBI Europe has welcomed the recommendation…
New Clinical Practice Guideline for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries for released
The European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP), the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP), and the Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance (PPIAP) have announced the…
New paediatric pressure ulcer mattress which helps relieve pressure on busy nursing staff to be showcased at MEDICA
Rober, which specialises in the development and manufacture of ‘zero pressure’ technology, will be launching a new innovative paediatric pressure mattress at MEDICA 2019, aiming…
Medstrom works as central data co-ordinator for NHS Improvement National Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Audit
Following earlier success of the first national UK pressure ulcer prevalence audit, NHS Improvement has conducted a second audit and, again, worked with Medstrom Healthcare…
Randomised control trial shows very little difference between alternating pressure mattresses and high specification foam
Clinical evidence has been published in the journal EClinical Medicine comparing the cost and effectiveness of alternating pressure mattresses and high specification foam in pressure…
Pioneering support surface clinically proven to redistribute pressure effectively amongst patients
A newly-patented innovation called Levitex is aiming to revolutionise healthcare by providing patients with a versatile sleeping surface which can prevent pressure ulcers, improve neck…
RCT shows static air mattresses “significantly” more effective than alternating air pressure mattresses in preventing pressure ulcers
A new randomised control trial (RCT) carried out in 26 nursing homes in Flanders, Belgium, has revealed that static air mattresses were “significantly” more effective…