A new pressure-sensing system shows pressure points on a patient’s body on a monitor. Wellsense presented the results of a study with their continuous bedside pressure mapping system, called M.A.P™, ...

Decubitus ulcer (bedsore) on old persons back The risk of pressure injuries is real in patients living in nursing homes. This column reviews 3 recent studies that question the “q2h repositioning” rule ...

match only, since there is already Maxi Move equipment in use on the wards; which are considered to be a reliable and trusted patient lift system. In addition, the supporting slings supplies are the ...

Prone positioning improves oxygenation and decreases mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). 1 This print supplement to the video reviews the procedure for placing ...

Healthcare providers may be able to reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers by using a real-time continuous bedside pressure measurement (CBPM) system that lights up in colors ...

Researchers from the Duke University School of Nursing have launched a five-year study on pressure ulcer reduction powered by the Leaf Patient Monitoring System. The wireless, wearable sensor ...