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Action Products

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- - History
  - Trademarks
- Company Info
  
  Action Products, Inc., founded in 1970 by Dr. McElroy, during his pursuit to develop a pressure relieving material that would help prevent pressure sores in immobilized patients has spurred a worldwide revolution in the pressure management industry. In its third generation of family ownership and management, Action has flourished as a global medical company operating in 58 countries.
  
  Akton^® Polymer
  
  The key element in our products is an exclusive material called AKTON^® Viscoelastic polymer. No one has AKTON polymer but us, and it is a wondrous material. It looks and feels like a gel, but is more body friendly. It does not leak, flow or bottom out. The best part is that it is repairable! The film is tissue equivalent, and together with the polymer, creates the most shear resistant product on the market today.
  
  Since it is reusable, it helps environmentally, economically, and of course clinically. The perfect package.
  
  Clinical Proof
  
  But don't take our word for it. Read what the medical community has to say about our products. You can do so on our White Papers page. These studies prove that AKTON polymer works to reduce the development of pressure sores. We're proud of that, and our engineers continuously work to improve and expand our product line
  
  We also have a Operating Room Nurse Advice Line, open for you to ask us questions and give you recommendations based on AORN guidelines.
  
  Custom Products
  
  Our company has grown by providing our customers with exactly what they want and need. If you do not see what you're looking for, contact us with your custom ideas. Our complex customized products separate us from our competitors.
  
  Commitment to Education
  
  Action Products, Inc., over the past 40 years has provided education on the importance of preventing pressure injuries. It is our passion, therefore we have created a free CE(coming soon), in-services to hospitals, sponsoring AORN activities and our company blog.

Hospital Products

Hospital Pads and Positioners

Today, pressure injury prevention is a top hospital initiative, due to the Medicare laws and rising cost. Action® reusable pads and positioners offer your patient’s optimum pressure relief and shear reduction in the operating room and beyond. From pediatrics to bariatrics, our proprietary Akton® viscoelastic polymer has revolutionized the positioning market because of the following attributes:

Redistributes weight
Redistributes heat
Will not leak, flow or absorb fluids
Does not bottom out under heavy loads
Is easy to use, maintain and clean
Has a soft, flexible skin to move easily with the patient
Reduces hospital disposable waste
Eco-friendly
Easily repairable

Does not support bacterial growth
Radiolucent
AORN compliant
Self-extinguishing
Non-allergenic
Clinically effective
Economically efficient
Free of Latex and Plasticizer
Free of Silicone
Proudly made in the USA
Toll Free Nurse Advice Line-1-800-290-0657

Let Action help you meet your hospital’s zero tolerance goals. Please call today to learn more about our educational opportunities, in-services and Financial Comparison Study. 1-800-290-0657

Home MedicalPressure Sore Prevention Products | Home Medical
- Rehabilitation Pads & Cushions
  
  Action Products, Inc. pioneered the use of polymer for bed and pressure sore prevention. By creating Akton® viscoelastic polymer with the sole purpose of preventing and managing pressure injuries, it is a global leader in the industry. Sometimes referred to as a gel, Akton® polymer supersedes this designation as it:
  
  • Redistributes weight
  • Redistributes heat
  • Will not leak, flow or bottom out
  • Never requires kneading, pumping or inflating of any kind
  • Is easy to use, clean and maintain
  
  Call for a sample of this extraordinary product.
Resources
- - Downloads
  - Links
- Resources
  
  Action Products offers numerous documents for download for your convenience, including catalogs, spec sheets, clinical studies, SDS, specialty sheets, care and use guidelines, and Medicare references.
  - Operating Room Product Downloads
  - Home Medical Equipment Downloads
  - Medicare Downloads
  - SDS Downloads
  - Care & Use Videos
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Take the Time for a "Time Out"

The “time out” is one part of the Universal Protocol developed by the Joint Commission to prevent wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-person surgery. Each are considered never events by the National Quality Forum and sentinel events by the Joint Commission. The “time out” creates a culture of safety and has been shown to decrease patient injury and improve teamwork (JCAHO 2006).

Sally Fulmer | May 26, 2020 6:10 PM

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Foam or Gel for Patient Position: What Does the Evidence Say?

One of the biggest responsibilities of the operating room (OR) team is to ensure patient safety. There are many facets to patient safety in the OR. Safe patient positioning is a critical facet since the patient is unable to tell you if they are in pain or uncomfortable. The first step to improved outcomes related to patient positioning is to look to the evidence for guidance when choosing your positing device. There are extrinsic and intrinsic factors that contribute to the development of pressure injury’s (PI) in the OR, one of the extrinsic factors is prolonged surface interface pressure. In this week’s blog we will look at a scientific comparison between foam and gel used as positioning devices in order to determine best practice.

Sally Fulmer | May 18, 2020 5:17 PM

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Donut Head Pad (6 sizes)

Patient Positioner Axillary Rolls (3 sizes)

Heel Support

Ulnar Nerve Elbow Protector

Armboard Pad (4 sizes)

Horseshoe Head Pad (5 sizes)

Knee Crutch Pad (3 sizes)

Candy Cane Stirrup Pad, 2 pc. Set

Axillary Roll Cover

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Foam or Gel for Patient Position: What Does the Evidence Say?

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