Webinar to help professionals confidently prescribe pressure care in seating equipment
Vivid Care will present a free webinar providing essential training for occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and healthcare professionals involved in seating assessments. The 90-minute ‘All you…
Researchers develop alternating mattress prototype to help prevent pressure ulcers
Mechanical engineering researchers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering in the US have designed a mattress prototype that aims to improve airflow and reduce…
Irish healthcare provider wins major HSE contract for supply of specialist pressure area care mattresses
Beechfield Healthcare has been awarded a major tender by the Health Service Executive (HSE) in the Republic of Ireland for the supply of pressure-relieving mattresses…
“World’s first” continuous movement system aims to revolutionise pressure care in the UK
A “transformative” pressure care solution, called Tidewave, which gently and continuously moves the user in harmony with their support surface, is now available in the…
Lightweight pressure care mattress reduces manual handling risks for carers
BES Healthcare, a firm that provides assistive technology products to increase user independence, has announced that NEST pressure care products are now available from its…
Let’s Get it Clear: Cross infection risk management in pressure care
Figure 2. The Kluge & Fielitz CE Class IIa washer-disinfector for beds and The MDA’s Medical Device Alert relating to bed mattresses has recently been…
Let’s Get It Clear: Materials for pressure care products
Figure 1. The structure of wool fibres Petrochemical-based products proliferate in the present-day pressure care environment, but many of them can present Many petrochemical-based products…
New crash mat with integrated pressure sensor designed to reduce injuries from bed falls
Medpage, which trades as Easylink and supplies a wide range of assistive technologies, has launched new crash mats that are designed to reduce injuries from…
Partnership enhances quality and availability of smart seating cushions for wheelchair users globally
Etac, a developer of assistive devices and patient handling equipment, and Kalogon, a smart seating solutions specialist, have joined forces to bolster the quality and…
NHS trust welcomes delivery of high-tech beds and mattresses that improve patient experience
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the NHS Royal Berkshire Hospital has welcomed the delivery of 16 new high-tech beds and mattresses, which improve the…