“The goal of the surgical position is to provide optimal visualization of, and access to, the surgical site that causes the least physiological compromise of the patient, while also protecting the skin and joints.” That rational is presented in the Association of Surgical Technologists’’ Standards of Practice for Surgical Positioning.
Read MoreKNOWLEDGE, PLANNING, AND TEAMWORK = SAFE PATIENT POSITIONING
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 4:43:21 PM America/New_York
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Surgery Patient Positioning
Gel Mattress Overlays
Pressure Sore Prevention
Mattress Overlay Pad
Surgical Table Pad
Gel Positioner
Decubitus Ulcer Prevention
Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers
Pressure Ulcer Management
Pressure Ulcer Education
Operating Table Pads
Patient Positioning
Pressure Redistribution
Surgical Patient Safety
Positioning The Patient
Pressure Injury
By Janet Kaplan
THEY WALK, RUN, AND RIDE. NOW, AT AORN 17, YOU CAN SCAN FOR A CAUSE
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 2:53:26 PM America/New_York
The 4th Annual Scan for a Cause at AORN lets you donate to MercyShip or AORN Foundation, just by stopping by the Action Products Booth #1429 in Boston next week. See you there....
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By Janet Kaplan
POSITIONING AORN 2017 ATTENDEES FOR PRESSURE INJURY PREVENTION
Monday, March 27, 2017 7:49:58 AM America/New_York
More than ever before, healthcare institutions and health professionals are under pressure to prevent pressure injuries in their patients. There are 10+ posters relevant to the pressure management category. Read more...
Read MoreACTION® FLAT WHEELCHAIR PADS MEAN AKTON® POLYMER
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:01:10 AM America/New_York
An important objective of occupational therapy practice is to maximize functional potential in patients who have physical disabilities,” Susan Lipton Garber writes in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT). “Pressure sores are a major complication in the medical course of these individuals,” Garber adds. “Occupational therapists often prescribe wheelchair cushions to relieve pressure and reduce the risk of ulceration.” Read on...
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Pressure Sore Prevention
Wheelchair Cushion
Viscoelastic Polymer
Gel Wheelchair Cushion
Wound Prevention
Pressure Sore
By Janet Kaplan
DRYMAX PRODUCTS BOTH CONTAINMENT AND COMPLIANCE-CONSCIOUS
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 11:18:44 AM America/New_York
When it comes to fluid waste management, containment and compliance go hand in hand.
The fluid management task has been well-defined by OSHA as regards “regulated waste”, Read on...
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