Clinical Validation

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Clinical Pilot Study

• Multiple subject pilot study utilizing the Airpulse PK alternating pressure cushion system with participants that were high risk for pressure sores. J. Gregory Jones, MD, Comprehensive Wound Center, Deaconess Medical Center, Spokane, WA and Eddie M. Lipan, MD, Arizona Wound Centers, Mesa, Arizona. (PDF 20k)

Clinical Case Reports

• Client was diagnosed with C5 complete quadriplegia, and has a history of bilateral ischial decubitus ulcers, as well as having a decubitus ulcer under the right foot. Robert Miller, MD, and Robert Meehan, PT, Shepherd Center - A Catastrophic Care Hospital (PDF 23k)
• Client was diagnosed with a T-8 spinal cord injury, and has a history of bilateral ischial and coccyx decubitus ulcers. Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS, University of Wisconsin-Medical School - Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (PDF 34k)
• Client with complete C5 tetraplegia who developed a decubitus ulcer, which resulted in him being confined to bed rest for several months. Cathy Henderson, PT, MS, ATP, UAB Health System - Spain Rehabilitation Center (PDF 21k)
• Client was hospitalized and upon discharge had two Stage II pressure ulcers on his buttocks. Cari L. Wolf, RN, Interim Healthcare, Home Care (PDF 19k)
• Client was admitted to the hospital with an extensive grade 4 sacral decubitus ulcer. John Holliman, MD, Professor of Pathology,University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (PDF 38k)  *Be sure to scroll down to view seating chart.
• Update from client about the healing of his decubitus ulcer while using the Aquila Airpulse PK cushion. John Holliman, MD Follow Up (PDF 58k)
• Client is wheelchair bound and leans to the left. He developed a left ischial pressure ulcer before beginning to use the Airpulse PK cushion. Nancy Gilligan-Anderson, RN, WCC, Nurse Manager - Lakeview Health Center (PDF 706k)

Customization Scenarios

Review our six customization scenarios:

• Developing a Pressure Sore
• Flap Surgery Recovery
• Severe Pelvic Obliquity (lean)
• Amputee
• Tilt/Recline Pressure
• Bariatric Client

Pressure Map Samples

• Pressure Maps