Products.BATHING TRANSPORT DEVICE Apollo introduces The Revolution[TM] Power Hi-Low Trolley. Versatility makes The Revolution Trolley excellent for general resident transport and for specific interaction with Apollo's Revolution[TM] whirlpool tub. Symmetric design eliminates head/foot and right/left restrictions when approaching beds or a supine tub. The comfortable foam surface assumes reclining and supine positions to accommodate ambulatory and recumbent recumbent /re·cum·bent/ (re-kum´bent) lying down. re·cum·bent adj. Lying down, especially in a position of comfort; reclining. residents. Its 24-volt AC elevating system has on-board charging and is Y2K compliant. KNEE IMMOBILIZER im·mo·bi·lize tr.v. im·mo·bi·lized, im·mo·bi·liz·ing, im·mo·bi·liz·es 1. To render immobile. 2. To fix the position of (a joint or fractured limb), as with a splint or cast. 3. Smith + Nephew's Rehabilitation Division introduces the Rolyan[R]Slip-Resistant Knee Immobilizer, designed to provide knee immobilization Immobilization Definition Immobilization refers to the process of holding a joint or bone in place with a splint, cast, or brace. This is done to prevent an injured area from moving while it heals. after injury or surgery. It is constructed from soft material with padded side stays; fabri-foam[TM] material inserts minimize migration. The Rolyan Knee Immobilizer is offered in short (20[inches]) and long (24[inches]) sizes. For extra comfort, the long size has additional padding over the Achilles tendon Achilles tendon n. The large tendon connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle of the leg. Also called calcanean tendon, heel tendon. area. EXERCISE GRIP The ABLEWARE[R] Exer-Twist[TM] from Maddak, Inc., equally and simultaneously exercises left and right side muscles of the forearms, arms, shoulder and chest to help increase wrist and joint circulation and agility. The Exer-Twist conditions and helps warm up wrist muscles and allows physically inactive people to exercise upper body muscles. Simply twist as if wringing out a wet towel. Resistance can be adjusted for progressive, more difficult exercises. Snap-on grips are available for larger hands or hands that can't easily close around the smaller grips. WHEELCHAIR AIR CUSHION Bye Bye Decubiti[R] Therapeutic Wheelchair Air Cushions, manufactured by Ken McRight Supplies, Inc., offer comfort and protection against pressure sores and other skin problems to geriatric patients and individuals who have experienced spinal injury. Available in a variety of sizes, these cushions incorporate 100% natural rubber, inflatable pads within covers of either fleece or stretch fabric. Inflated by mouth or hand inflater, each cushion can be adjusted for individual comfort. The design provides ventilation and stability while assuring constant body flotation. Both the cushion and cover are washable and remain odorless during use. Weighing approximately two pounds, the cushions are light enough to be handled by even the more severely disabled. IN-BED POSITIONING SYSTEM Skil-Care's new In-Bed Positioning System securely supports the side-lying patient. Wedged bolsters feature Velcro strips that hold the special positioning pad in place without slippage. The system's three-layer construction wicks away and holds moisture. The soft positioning pad eliminates hands-on pressure, so that turning is comfortable for the frail resident and less strenuous for the caregiver. Designed with strong web handles, the In-Bed Patient Positioning System permits two caregivers to turn and position heavier residents. REHABILITATION CATALOG The 1999 Sammons Preston Catalog for Rehabilitation Professionals presents more than 150 new products, including physical therapy items. The Daily Care Kit, Door Viewer and Tek Partner[TM] Universal Remote Control are new ADL items. In addition, rehab equipment now includes new products, such as the Total Gym body exercise system, Sports Art 8100 Elliptical el·lip·tic or el·lip·ti·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having the shape of an ellipse. 2. Containing or characterized by ellipsis. 3. a. Exerciser and TransQ[R] electrodes. Sammons Preston lists the latex content and type for every catalog item that contains latex, and packaging is now labeled for latex content. NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION nonverbal communication 'Body language', see there AID Flipchart is a communication tool designed for those unable to speak. The spiral-bound book contains a compilation of phrases that cover a range of communication needs, colorfully organized on laminated card stock. The book's 56 pages are divided into six categories: Chit Chat ("I love you"; "How's the weather?"); Where Am I (deals with orientation issues, such as "What day is it?"); Admissions ("I have insurance."); Comfort ("Raise the bed."); Emergency ("Call the nurse.") and Notes. The Notes page in the inside back cover of the book provides a place to write messages using an erasable e·ras·a·ble adj. 1. Capable of being erased: erasable ink. 2. Capable of producing something that can be erased: an erasable pen. pen. Printed in large type, the colorful graphics make Flipchart an easy and effective communication tool. THERAPEUTIC REPLACEMENT MATTRESS American Health Systems' UltraForm+ Plus is a therapeutic replacement mattress that comes standard with some usually optional features: firm perimeter foam to reduce the risk of falling, a super-soft heel zone to lower heel and ankle pressure and high-tech two-way stretch covering material with an anti-shear liner. The surface geometry uses over 500 individual foam cells that conform to the shape of the resident's body and distribute pressure evenly. This mattress eliminates the need for pressure-relieving overlay and reduces the need for expensive specialty beds. HAND AND BACK BRACES The new Knight Taylor type TLSO TLSO Thoracic Lumbosacral Orthosis TLSO Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Orthotic by Restorative Care of America, Inc., maintains the lower spine in a neutral position while stabilizing the thoracic spine for the treatment of kyphotic ky·pho·sis n. Abnormal rearward curvature of the spine, resulting in protuberance of the upper back; hunchback. [Greek k conditions. This lightweight, low-profile brace is made of heat-moldable Kydex[R] plastic and features cool Ortho-Wick[TM] padding that draws moisture away from the body for patient comfort and compliance. The new chairback LSO LSO London Symphony Orchestra LSO Lesotho (ISO Country code) LSO Laser Safety Officer LSO Landing Signal Officer LSO Large Send Offload LSO Longwood Symphony Orchestra (Brookline, MA) model stabilizes the lumbosacral spine and includes the Ortho-Wick liner and apron pad front. RCAI's new Dorsal Resting Hand offers a functional resting hand position in the treatment of spasticity spasticity /spas·tic·i·ty/ (spas-tis´i-te) the state of being spastic; see spastic (2). spas·tic·i·ty n. 1. A spastic state or condition. 2. Spastic paralysis. caused by CVA CVA abbr. cerebrovascular accident CVA, n See accident, cerebrovascular. CVA cerebrovascular accident. CVA Cerebrovascular accident, see there , closed head and/or spinal cord injuries or cerebral palsy cerebral palsy (sərē`brəl pôl`zē), disability caused by brain damage before or during birth or in the first years, resulting in a loss of voluntary muscular control and coordination. . The dorsal arm platform frees the palmar area and allows for greater tone inhibition and sensory feedback. Also made of Kydex plastic with a washable Ortho-Wick liner, the Dorsal Hand can be heat molded at low temperature to reposition the hand into tone-reducing positions. Circle 219 on Reader Service Card MULTICHANNEL SUPPORT PILLOW Core Products has developed the CerviTrac[TM] pillow, featuring five positioning channels to provide varying position and support levels. The center of the pillow uses a combination of three channels to gently cradle and support the head, whether someone is sleeping on the back or side. The two outer channels conform to the natural curve of the neck. Core Products produces orthopedic and comfort care products, including the Sitback Rest[R] back cushion, Leg Spacer[R] Ieg pillow and the Max-Relax[R] face cushion. Circle 220 on Reader Service Card DISPOSABLE UNDERWEAR AND PADS Depend[R] Protective Underwear, manufactured by Kimberly-Clark, is disposable underwear designed for adults with moderate to heavy incontinence. Depend Protective Underwear is a protection alternative that provides a close, comfortable fit. The design incorporates a cloth-like outer cover with elastic material that enables the user to pull the underwear on or off. Depend Protective Underwear is available in two sizes, small/medium (18 ct.) and large (20 ct.) Another new product from Kimberly-Clark is a redesigned Poise[R] incontinence pad. Poise Pads with Side Shields Ultra Plus Absorbency combine the protection of a regular undergarment with the comfort and discretion of a pad. WOUND DRESSINGS Johnson & Johnson Medical introduces FIBRACOL PL US[TM] Collagen Wound Dressing with Alginate alginate /al·gi·nate/ (al´ji-nat) a salt of alginic acid; water-soluble alginates are useful as materials for dental impressions. , which contains 80% more collagen and is more absorbent than its predecessor. With FIBRACOL PLUS Collagen Dressing, J&J offers the flexibility of a soft, conformable wound dressing with the structural support of collagen and the gel-forming properties of alginates. FIBRACOL PL US dressing creates a moist wound environment conducive to granulation tissue formation, epithelialization epithelialization /ep·i·the·li·al·iza·tion/ (-the?le-al-i-za´shun) healing by the growth of epithelium over a denuded surface. ep·i·the·li·al·i·za·tion or ep·i·the·li·za·tion n. and promotion of rapid healing. J&J's hydropolymer dressing, TIELLE PLUS, helps control leakage, odor and maceration mac·er·a·tion n. 1. Softening by soaking in a liquid. 2. Softening of the tissues after death by autolysis, especially of a stillborn fetus. and can be left in place for up to seven days. TIELLE PLUS is an island dressing with a multilayer structure. Between the central island and the backing layers is a superabsorbent, nonwoven non·wo·ven adj. Made by a process not involving weaving. Used of textiles. n. Material or a fabric made by a process not involving weaving. wicking layer that draws and distributes moisture through the dressing. The central foam island expands into the wound cavity as it absorbs exudate exudate /ex·u·date/ (eks´u-dat) a fluid with a high content of protein and cellular debris which has escaped from blood vessels and has been deposited in tissues or on tissue surfaces, usually as a result of inflammation. . Its gentle adhesive border is easy to apply and remove. FIBRACOL PLUS can be customized to fit large and small wounds, and TIELLE PLUS conforms to such difficult-to-dress areas as the shoulder, heel, elbow and sacrum sacrum: see spinal column. . PORTABLE SUCTION UNIT Precision Medical's EASY GO VAC is a durable AC/DC AC/DC adj. Slang Having a bisexual orientation. [From the likening of a bisexual person to an appliance that works on either alternating or direct current. portable suction unit that provides more than twice the normal power and battery life of other available portable units. The EASY GO VAC uses any standard canister and incorporates many safety and convenience features, including double overflow protection, low battery light and rechargability in its own carrying case. NONPOWERED PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEM MEDIQ/FST (Frameless Support Technologies) has added a patented new product called FlairCair to their line of support surfaces. FlairCair is a non-powered pressure relief system that eliminates the harmful forces of friction and shear on the patient's skin without the use of electricity. The FlairCair mattress is made of Floam[TM], a dry fluid with "zero memory" and low thermal mass. When pressure is applied, Floam contours to the object delivering the force. Its contouring capability maximizes the surface area contact and cradles bony prominences, particularly in the heel and occipital lobe regions. FlairCair products address a number of wound care challenges - from prevention of high-risk pressure ulcers to skin grafts. ACTIVITY THERAPY CATALOG NASCO's 1999 Activity Therapy Catalog features hundreds of products for activity directors. More than 200 new products providing meaningful activities for persons requiring long-term, assisted living or special rehabilitative care have been added. The 92-page catalog includes products for sensory activities, manipulation, reminiscing and memory stimulation, musical activities, games, cooking, arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. and nature activities, as well as audiovisual equipment, tapes and more. Also included are independent activity products for residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias. NASCO's products have been recognized as safe for individuals of various functioning levels by the Arts and Crafts Materials Institute, Inc. SUSPENSION BOOT Heelift[R] Suspension Boot from DM Systems helps solve the problem of pressure ulcers on the heel, the second most common site. Developed by orthopedic surgeons, Heelift effectively eliminates heel pressure by lifting and suspending the heel in protective space. Manufactured from an improved-quality foam, Heelift transfers pressure to the lower leg, which is supported by a patented, movable elevation pad. Adjustable Velcro[R] straps around the foam outer shell keeping Heelift in place. Eight air holes in the outer shell provide ventilation, and a low-friction tricot backing permits improved motion. PRESSURE RELIEF EQUIPMENT PUMP Huntleigh Healthcare, Inc., has introduced the Betabed Micropump (B-32) System that, when used with an alternating pressure pad, relieves pressure by creating a constantly changing field of support while gently distributing the patient's body weight. The pump has been redesigned with a lightweight, slim-line casing. The new Micropump is equipped with a pressure regulator dial, on/off switch and high-flow output for quick setup. This low-noise, vibration-free pump is ideal for patients assessed at low to medium risk of pressure ulcers and can be used in any clinical setting. This high-powered pump runs all of Huntleigh Healthcare's alternating pressure pads (ventilating ventilating Natural or mechanically induced movement of fresh air into or through an enclosed space. The hazards of poor ventilation were not clearly understood until the early 20th century. Expired air may be laden with odors, heat, gases, or dust. and nonventilating), including the Double Bubble[TM] and Alpha Trancell[R] Alternating Seat Cushion. PROTECTIVE HAND LOTION Skinvisible[TM] hand lotion protects against noxious chemical agents commonly found in the work environment and acts as an active antimicrobial barrier to known pathogens. Studies have shown no evidence of skin sensitization to the lotion, which is important since, ideally, Skinvisible will be used many times throughout the day. The innovative basis of Skinvisible's formulation is its proprietary polymer membrane constituents that form a bond to the outermost out·er·most adj. Most distant from the center or inside; outmost. outermost Adjective furthest from the centre or middle Adj. 1. layer of the skin, lasting for up to four hours. The lotion's impermeable impermeable /im·per·me·a·ble/ (-per´me-ah-b'l) not permitting passage, as of fluid. im·per·me·a·ble adj. Impossible to permeate; not permitting passage. characteristics prevent penetration of harmful chemicals, including latex molecules, and its FDA-approved antimicrobial agent provides protection from a broad spectrum of infectious pathogens over the four-hour bonding time. RAISED PERIMETER MATTRESS Span-America Medical Systems, Inc., has unveiled a raised perimeter version of its Geo-Mattress[R] line of therapeutic foam mattress replacements. Called the Geo-Mattress with Wings[TM], the new product features firm, raised safety bolsters designed to help guide the user away from the edge of the bed. Unlike other perimeter mattresses, the Geo-Mattress with Wings does not compromise skin integrity by placing the user directly in contact with a hard, unprotected foam bolster. Instead, the entire mattress surface - including the bolsters - is topped by the clinically proven Geo-Matt antishearing, pressure-management surface. The mattress cover is constructed of fluid-proof antimicrobial fabric. The Geo-Mattress with Wings also incorporates Span-America's exclusive Heel Slope[TM] feature, designed to offload vulnerable heels and ankles in favor of the more pressure-tolerant lower legs. SALINE WOUND CARE SYSTEM A system of modern saline dressings from Molnlycke Health Care offers an alternative to traditional wet-to-dry/moist therapies for the management of wounds in the necrotic (black), inflammatory (yellow) or granulation granulation /gran·u·la·tion/ (-shun) 1. the division of a hard substance into small particles. 2. the formation in wounds of small, rounded masses of tissue during healing; also the mass so formed. (red) phases. Hypergel[R] (20% hypertonic hypertonic /hy·per·ton·ic/ (-ton´ik) 1. denoting increased tone or tension. 2. denoting a solution having greater osmotic pressure than the solution with which it is compared. saline gel) assists in the autolytic au·tol·y·sis n. The destruction of tissues or cells of an organism by the action of substances, such as enzymes, that are produced within the organism. Also called self-digestion. debridement Debridement Definition Debridement is the process of removing nonliving tissue from pressure ulcers, burns, and other wounds. Purpose Debridement speeds the healing of pressure ulcers, burns, and other wounds. of necrotic wounds, while Mesalt[R] (sterile sodium chloride impregnated im·preg·nate tr.v. im·preg·nat·ed, im·preg·nat·ing, im·preg·nates 1. To make pregnant; inseminate. 2. To fertilize (an ovum, for example). 3. dressing) is used for cleaning infected and discharging wounds. Finally, in the granulating stage, Normlgel[R] (0.9% isotonic isotonic /iso·ton·ic/ (-ton´ik) 1. denoting a solution in which body cells can be bathed without net flow of water across the semipermeable cell membrane. 2. gel) protects and maintains a moist wound environment. Each product is color-coded to help the caregiver select the proper dressing for the wound condition. Molnlycke Health Care has produced the "Wound Care Product Application" video to help clinicians understand effective wound management and the use of the color-coded system. PLANTERS StandUp stand·up or stand-up adj. 1. Standing erect; upright: a standup collar. 2. Taken, done, or used while standing: a standup supper; a standup bar. Gardens are complete table-height gardening systems on wheels. Available in many styles, StandUp Gardens provide an indoor/outdoor gardening environment for flowers, herbs or vegetables. Along with a finished cedar stand, the Cedar Summit model includes a storage shelf with an aluminum screen, built-in irrigation irrigation, in agriculture, artificial watering of the land. Although used chiefly in regions with annual rainfall of less than 20 in. (51 cm), it is also used in wetter areas to grow certain crops, e.g., rice. and drainage, a concealed grow light with safety shield, built-in trellises for climbing plants, and more. CERVICAL SUPPORT PILLOWS Rolyan[R] SleepRite[TM] Cervical Support Pillows from Smith + Nephew's Rehabilitation Division provide correct, comfortable support for sleeping on the back or side. The SleepRite center and surrounding pillow cradle the head and support the neck in its natural anatomical position. Rolyan premium 100% polyester fiberfill fi·ber·fill n. Lightweight synthetic fiber used as filling or insulation, as in comforters, pillows, and outerwear. provides the feel of down and fluffs to its original loft. Hypoallergenic hy·po·al·ler·gen·ic adj. Having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction. hypoallergenic (hī´pōal´urjen´ik), adj , antibacterial and antimicrobial, the pillows are machine washable, covered in a durable cotton/polyester fabric and offered in a variety of sizes and styles. |
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