New tech feature helps healthcare professionals combat pressure ulcers
Kepler Vision Technologies, a healthcare AI solutions specialist, has introduced a “ground-breaking” new feature that offers a powerful solution to pressure ulcers. In the NHS…
Pressure ulcer prevention webinar for HCPs to raise awareness on Global Stop Pressure Ulcer Day
For Global Stop Pressure Ulcer Day 2022 (17 November), Permobil is holding a webinar to raise awareness regarding impact and strategies for prevention of pressure…
Let’s get it clear: What makes a good cushion?
By Dr Barend ter Haar Why cushions need to vary from user to user This article aims to start getting people thinking more about what…
Arjo becomes exclusive distributor for BBI’s innovative pressure ulcer assessment device
Bruin Biometrics (BBI), has agreed for Arjo, supplier of medical devices, to become the exclusive distributor for BBI’s pressure ulcer assessment device, the SEM Scanner.…
New SEM scanner set to transform pressure injury prevention
BBI (Europe), a specialist in biometric-sensor based medical devices, has launched the Provizio SEM Scanner: the first hand-held, wireless pressure ulcer risk assessment device with…
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…
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…
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…
Free toolbox released for healthcare professionals on early identification of increased risk of pressure ulcers
A new resource has been released by the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Advisory Board aimed at care providers on identifying pressure ulcer risk to be able…
Common pressure ulcer prevention practice is “torturous” and could lead to early death, new study finds
Select Medical's Pure Air 8 Acute pressure mattress The practice of two-hourly repositioning of patients in care facilities to prevent pressure ulcers could be causing…