Pressure Injury Prevention prevention, tips
Any static air cushion is considered high maintenance because they all have a tendency to leak. They must be pumped up when they are low on air and it is difficult if not impossible to inflate to a consistent correct air pressure. For example, the instruction manual for a popular Read More
After unrelieved pressure, shear and friction, there are other factors that contribute to pressure ulcers. These other factors are listed below. Other factors that increase the risk of pressure sores include : Age. The skin of older adults is generally more fragile, thinner, less elastic and drier than the skin of younger Read More
This information was taken from an article published in the American Journal of Surgery Harold Brem, MD, Jason Maggi, MD, […], and Bruce Vladeck, PhD Objective To calculate and analyze the cost of treatment for stage IV pressure ulcers. Methods A retrospective chart analysis of patients with stage IV pressure Read More
There is no limit to the size or shape APK2 cushion Aquila can build for a client. No two people are the same so why would your cushion be the same as the next? We don’t have an assembly line. We hand build every cushion to the exact specifications each Read More
Read the operating manual for your wheelchair and observe all precautions. Make sure that your wheelchair provider completes a thorough training specific to your new wheelchair on safety and maintenance issues and concerns. Regular Maintenance is very important. Keep the wheelchair in good repair and you will prevent many accidents Read More
Ask before you help Just because someone has a disability, don’t assume she needs help.* If the setting is accessible, people with disabilities can usually get around fine. Adults with disabilities want to be treated as independent people. Offer assistance only if the person appears to need it. A person Read More
The APK2 cushion is extremely effective in treating pressure sores and stimulating tissue with the subtle action of the alternating bladders. Sometimes people are confused in that they think there needs to be a very dramatic action or that they think they need to be lifted up and down by Read More
In order to give each and every client the best possible product for treating their pressure sores, we gather as much information as we can before building their cushion. The location and size of a current pressure sore is key so that we can take special care to make sure Read More
Pressure Injury Prevention management, prevention
Objective To describe important aspects of pressure ulcer prevention and management, especially in elderly patients. Design We reviewed pertinent published material in the medical literature and summarized effective strategies in the overall management of the elderly population with pressure ulcers. Results Pressure ulcers are commonly encountered in geriatric patients. The Read More
Pressure Injury Prevention risks
People are at risk of developing pressure sores if they have difficulty moving and are unable to easily change position while seated or in bed. Immobility may be due to: Generally poor health or weakness Paralysis Injury or illness that requires bed rest or wheelchair use Recovery after surgery Sedation Read More
