Pressure injury prevention

Addressing the challenging topic of pressure injuries with combined solution of Multicare X and fully automatic mattress Opticare X, allowing the adjustment of the settings with the press of a single button from one place.

Challenges

  • Global pressure injury incidence in acute hospitals is thought to be around 6.3% (1)
  • Up to 95% of pressure injuries are thought to be avoidable (2)
  • Nationally, the U.S. spends about USD 26.8 billion a year treating pressure injuries (3)

Solution

Opticare X


OPTIMAL IMMERSION MATTRESS
Peak pressures reduce as the patient becomes more immersed and enveloped into the mattress. At some point, the patient will reach an optimal point where peak pressures are minimized.

Sophisticated Surface Settings

OPTIMIZE MODE

Opticare X uses patented sensor technology, known as the Pressure Optimization System, in order to maintain optimal immersion. In Optimize mode the system regularly checks and adjusts the mattress to ensure the air level within the mattress remains optimal.

PRONE MODE

Prone mode uses a higher level of air than other therapeutic modes to provide a balance between pressure redistribution and stability for patients being nursed in a prone positions (prone positioning support recommended).

MAX MODE

MAX inflate fills the mattress with air to create a very stable base for sliding transfers, turning patients and certain medical procedures. Automatic stop of this mode after 30 mins, if the time is not extended.

MOBILE MODE

Mobile Mode allows the mattress to be ‚stepped down‘ to a lower level of immersion to aid Comfort and independent movement for more mobile patients.

Bed frame solutions

Lateral tilt

Allows the caregiver to turn the patient themselves and provides full unobstructed view of the patients’ backside

Ergoframe®

Ergoframe® system reduces shear and friction between the patient and mattress during positioning of back and thigh rest.

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(1) Al Mutariri, K.B., Hendrie, D. Global Incidence Of Pressure Ulcers In Public Hospitals. A Systematic Review. Wound Medicine, 2018, 22, P23-31.
(2) Hibbs, P. (1988). The Economic Benefits Of A Prevention Plan For Pressure Sores. Conference Presentation. The Fourth National Pressure Sore Symposium. The Guildhall, Bath
(3) Morse, S. (2019). More On Acute Care: Pressure Ulcers Cost The Health System $26.8 Billion A Year. Healthcare Finance. Oct 10, 2019.