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…
Let’s get it clear: Naturally – It’s material what one uses for pressure and skin care
By Dr Barend ter Haar The world uses a lot of plastics in pressure care products since they are easy to work with and great…
Free CPD webinar for clinicians to learn more about COVID’s impact on tissue viability service delivery
After presenting four webinars so far in 2021, Medstrom is continuing its educational series and hosting a webinar in November about pressure ulcers. The webinar…
High-tech cushions help home workers after “explosion” in back problems from poor seating
An award-winning cushion developed to help people in wheelchairs is being snapped up by osteopaths across the UK to help them deal with an increasing…
New flexible pressure care system to reduce clinical training on multiple devices
Moving away from a traditional dedicated pump and dynamic mattress system, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has developed mattress and cushion options that are compatible with both…
Specialist bariatric range to provide holistic approach to plus-size pressure care management
Bariatric MicroCell Companion Mattress for wheelchairs MediSmart Technologies has launched a new specialist bariatric pressure-relieving range, offering what it describes as a holistic approach to…
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…