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…
Innovative pressure care mattress that retro fits over any rise & recline chair looks to turn heads at Rehacare
A new ultra-thin mattress designed to fit over any rise and recliner chair with the aim of reducing the risk of pressure ulcers in people…
New dementia-friendly and comfortable pressure cushions give dementia patients peace of mind
Pressure care specialist Airospring has announced a new range of dementia-friendly pressure cushions, which boast a non-clinical look that could otherwise be daunting for dementia…
New CPD-accredited education portfolio for healthcare professionals including pressure care and patient mobilisation
The UK’s only independent provider of bed management services, Medstrom Healthcare, will be offering Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited courses for healthcare professionals, helping support…
Free resource guide for clinicians on how to select the best support surface for pressure care
Focusing on its Softform Premier Active 2 system, Invacare’s free resource guide provides an overview of pressure care and mattress selection, and offers guidance to…
Randomised control trial shows static air support system is most effective in pressure prevention
A new randomised control trial has confirmed that Frontier Medical Group’s Repose static air support system is more effective at pressure ulcer prevention than alternating…