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THE IMPACT OF PRESSURE ULCERS

In October 2011, the prevention of pressure ulcers was declared a universal human right. Pressure ulcers were stated to be an adverse event and must be considered as a major threat for the safety of patients in health-care settings. The declaration states that it is necessary to guarantee the inclusion of quality and scientific evidence-based criteria, not just economic criteria, when selecting preventative and therapy resources. ⁽¹⁾

Pressure ulcers are costly and reduce health related quality of life.⁽²⁾ A study of global mortality rates across 187 countries from 1990 to 2010 found that there has been a 32.5% increase in deaths directly attributable to pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcer numbers are set to increase without efective preventive measures.⁽³⁾

The number and severity of preventable pressure ulcers that develop in healthcare settings are becoming one of the most important indicators of effective practice for healthcare providers.⁽⁴⁾

The MEDIAIR relieves more pressure more often than any other product available. ⁽⁷⁾

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THE CAUSE

Pressure ulcers occur only as a result of externally applied mechanical forces (pressure). The magnitude and duration of the pressure applied over the vulnerable areas of the bodies is the main factor in pressure ulcer development.⁽⁵⁾ The most common areas for pressure ulcer formation are places where the weight of a person’s body “sandwiches” their skin tissue between a bony prominence (bone close to the skin) and an external surface (support surface).

It is well established that there is pressure time threshold above which ulceration is likely.⁽⁶⁾ The ideal situation is to have low interface pressures for short periods of time to prevent pressure ulcers. While we cannot alter our weight we can alter the amount of contact area with the mattress.

While we do not know how much pressure applied or what period of time it takes for a pressure ulcer to develop, we do know that the greater the pressure and the greater the period of time exerted, the greater the risk of pressure ulcer developing.

HOW DOES YOUR MEDIAIR REDUCE THE MAGNITUDE OF PRESSURE EXERTED ON YOUR PATIENT?

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HOW DOES YOUR MEDIAIR REDUCE THE DURATION OF PRESSURE EXERTED ON YOUR PATIENT?
 

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Why Choose MediAir?

Cycle time

5 minutes to 20 minutes enables the mattress to off-load the pressure of the bony prominence frequently so that skin perfusion can occur in vulnerable areas of the body more often. This ensures the patient is less likely to develop pressure ulcers.

Cell Construction

Dual layered cell construction which prevents bottoming out due to the supportive bottom layer.

Gatching

It also prevents the effect of gatching which occurs in deep cells. When the bed is profiled there is a concertina affect in adjacent cells. This eliminates the benefit of alternating therapy. As a result the skin does not experience the off-loading sequence of the cycle. Cell Construction enables easy decontamination.

Auto Adjust Sensor

Automatically adjusts the pressure to maintain low pressure when the patient is profiled eliminating the need for hand checks.

Cover

PU Coated stretch nylon. Fluid proof and vapour permeable.

Cycle Type

1 in 2. This ensures that 50% of the body is being offloaded during the cycle time.

CPR©

Allows rapid deflation.

Maximum Inflate

Inflates the mattress to its maximum firmness.

Transport Facility

Transport facility allowing unpowered support of the patient for up to 48 hours.

MEDIAIR Cushion

MEDIAIR Cushion can be connected to the pump for continuity of pressure area care.

Customisation

Available in various dimensions.