Patients undergoing surgery, even minimally invasive surgeries, are at increased risk for injury caused by compression or stretching during surgical positioning. An important step to protect patients is right sizing the positioning device based on the patient.“While...
Image Credit: WoundCare Advantage Pressure injuries increase morbidity and mortality rates and about 60,000 patient deaths per year are a direct result of pressure injuries. The costs for U.S. hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) in the United States may...
Pressure Redistribution and Stability in the Anterior approach to total Hip Replacement The Action® Orthopedic Hip Positioner for Anterior Total Hip Replacement (THR) is a specialized surgical aid designed to stabilize the pelvis and improve surgical site exposure....
Pressure Injury Prevention Strategies: Using Towels or Sheets Over Patient Positioners In this blog we discuss the “hot topic” of using towels, or sheets in between the patient positioners and the patient. Does using towels or sheets over polymer increase the...
Hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) can cause severe pain and even death to the patient. When HAPIs are discussed among healthcare managers, cost comes first to mind. However, there are other concerns healthcare workers should consider. First and foremost is...
