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injuries. This presents a huge opportunity to improve patient care.”
Patient positioning growth According to “The Global Patient Position- ing System Market” report by Data Bridge Market Research, the patient positioning product industry is revolutionizing and expanding. The market “accounted to USD 987.5 million in 2016 growing at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period of 2017 to 2024.” 4
Further, the report found that, “The growth is due to a great extent of the devel- oping needs of current medicinal services. The entire medical equipment market is facing and confronting different new chal- lenges. The patient positioning market is specifically connected with the moderniza- tion drives, which are directly flooding the healthcare canvas. Few modest moderniza- tion drives have started great innovation, standards creation and streamlined the entire post and pre-surgery care for whole diagnostic industry, which is evolving faster around the world. It creates an advantage point for both patients and doctors.” Looking ahead, the market is positioned for enhanced products and patient care, says Mölnlycke Health Care. “With increasing focus on the importance of pressure injury prevention and safe patient handling, the right patient positioning products will continue to gain awareness among clini- cians and healthcare providers dedicated to improving standard of care. This increased focus will promote the elevation of the cur- rent standard of care like foam wedges, pil- lows or gels with limited clinical outcomes and will pave the way forward for advanced products.”
In-hospital solutions
From beds, chairs and pillows to boot pro- tectors, positioners and turning systems, a wide scope of products is available to aid in safe patient positioning during medical procedures, hospital stays and other set- tings, and reduce the risk of PIs. One area of focus for Innovative Medical Products (IMP) is surgical and post-op po- sitioning, notes Jim Bailey, President, IMP. “One source of frustration for administra- tors in regard to pressure injuries is tissue in- juries that can occur when the patient’s arm is tucked at his or her side with bedsheets. “Tucking” provides no real flexibility or pressure relief, creating unnecessary strain on the nerves and can lead to tissue injuries on the patient’s tucked arms. In addition to injuries and ischemia, tucking can also interfere with physiologic monitoring (i.e., blood pressure monitoring, arterial catheter monitoring, checking of electrical leads).
Without clear access to the tucked arm, staff may be unable to examine a patient during an emergency. There is also an increased risk for the patient to develop compartment syndrome in the upper extremity.” For surgeries, Bailey highlighted, “Lap- Wrap, a positioning pad system ideal for any surgery that properly secures a patient’s arm to the OR table side rail while evenly distributing pressure across its soft foam lin- ing. LapWrap also protects against shoulder injuries that could occur as a result of a pa- tient’s arm falling off the side of an OR table. The soft material also protects neurological structures by preventing hyperextension at the elbow, while allowing anesthesiologists easy access for IV tubes and leads. “We manufacture the most recognized
knee positioner in the industry, the IMP De Mayo Knee Positioner. The device works by securely holding a patient’s leg so that OR staff doesn’t have to. The additional space grants surgeons unobstructed surgical ac- cess. An optional off-table version helps reduce lower back strain during procedures by allowing the surgeon to stand between the patient’s legs during surgery,” he con- tinued.
For post-op recovery, Bailey added, “One product often recommended by surgeons for post-op care, a Hip Abduction Pillow, which helps to prevent the patient’s hip from moving out of the joint. The pillow is placed between the patient’s thighs and attached to their legs with straps. IMP’s post-op Hip Abduction Pillows provide greater comfort and more accessible nursing care by utilizing soft straps that help evenly distribute pressure.”
Stryker Medical Sage business unit sup- ports in-bed patient positioning, says Nel- son. “Boosting and repositioning patients in bed is a high-frequency task. The Sage Prevalon AirTAP Patient Repositioning System uses air-assisted technology to re- duce the amount of exertion needed to turn patients. Unlike plastic slide sheets, it stays under the patient at all times, so it’s always ready to assist with turning, repositioning, and boosting the patient. AirTAP helps ad- dress sacral pressure injury risk factors by offloading the sacrum. It also helps maintain an optimal microclimate to protect skin.” Air-assisted systems also are offered by HoverTech International, states Katie Kramer, Marketing Communication Man- ager. “The air technology used to reduce the physical effort for caregivers also ben- efits patients, who glide over surfaces on a cushion of air that eliminates friction and significantly reduces shear. Patients feel comfortable and secure, while families ben- efit from knowing their loved ones are not in pain during routine patient handling tasks.”
Kramer spotlights, “The HoverMatt Single-Patient Use (SPU) air transfer sys- tem uses air technology to reduce the force needed to move a patient by 80-90%. This reduces the physical strain on nurses, as well as the number of caregivers needed to perform patient handling tasks for improved staff safety and efficiency. The HoverMatt SPU is constructed of advanced breathable fabric that has been tested ac- cording to the latest standards approved by the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel’s S3I Committee. This means caregiv- ers can be confident leaving the HoverMatt SPU under their patients for all-day care, including lateral transfers, boosting, turn- ing and positioning. “The Q2Roller Lateral Turning Device is another tool that facilitates pressure injury prevention. Left under the patient for easy access, the Q2Roller can improve compliance to q2h protocol by eliminating manual handling for turning and position- ing patients. Caregivers can quickly and easily inflate the chambers of the Q2Roller to gently turn the patient for pressure relief and improved access to the patient’s back and sacrum for hygiene and wound care,” she continued.
HoverMatt SPU by HoverTech
TransMotion Pad Cushions have a multi-layer foam that has also been shown to reduce pressure when compared to single layer devices.”
Winco Mfg, LLC concentrates on posi- tioning and transporting patients, declares Lazzeri. “TransMotion by Winco offers TMM3; TMM4 and TMM5 stretcher chairs that are intended for use in patient treat- ment, transport and/or recovery within a hospital, clinic, same day/ambulatory surgery center, or similar environment. The TMM is a procedure chair, transport device and stretcher all in one! The powered position adjustments include table height, leg angulation, back angulation, Trendelen- burg, ReverseTrendelenburg and Seat Tilt. These independent positions have been shown to reduce pressure points under the patient. 5
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