A new approach to preventing Heel Pressure Ulcers… Sumed Yathan Second Skin Heel Sleeve is made of polymer gel and pleasant to wear, ideal for padding, can be washed, disinfected and re-used and does not stick to the skin. There are 2 sizes available for this product: Small and Medium. The size small covers shoe […]
Following the PMG 2017 Conference, we’ve had a very positive response from the NEW POLYAIR Cushions, which were launched on our stand at the exhibition. (Click here for more information) The air-cell cushion, which drew eyes with its bright-orange insert, helped to keep us all busy on the stand, and our area managers are all […]
Yesterday, some of the Sumed team were in Amsterdam, attending a Stryker wound masterclass. They revisited the international guidelines on pressure ulcers, which is a great refresher ahead of the EWMA (European Wound Management Association) Conference. Reviewing the latest thinking in wound management and exchanging exciting new ideas. […]
We are proud to be working with Nicci Aylward-Wotton, bringing the technologies to the community, and reducing the risk of pressure ulcers. The work that Nicci Aylward-Wotton has been doing in Cornwall, with the Foresite PT system, has made its way to The Health Foundation website: http://www.health.org.uk/newsletter/four-projects-testing-innovations-improve-care-older-people. Her work is the first in an article of […]
On Wednesday 12th April, we ran an education day at the University of Southampton. The day included wonderful presentations from Tissue Viability Nurse of the Year 2016, Nicci Aylward-Wotton, and Lecturer in Rehabilitative Engineering, Dr Peter Worsley. The afternoon portion of the day including product demonstrations of the Foresite PT from Xsensor. Overall, the day […]
This week we attended the University of Salford Patient Safety Conference. We met many interesting people, and shared insights into pressure prevention and monitoring. Focussing on the Foresite pressure mapping systems. Click here for more information about the Foresite SS and PT systems. Or contact our office and ask about Nicci Aylward-Wotton’s presentation, about her […]
NHS Supply Chain England Sumed are delighted to announce that they have been appointed to NEW NHS SC framework for Powered and Non-Powered wheelchairs including specialist seating in a number of categories as follows: Category Brand Manual Adult Bariatric Wheelchair Uniroll Goliath Manual Adult Intermediate Wheelchair Uniroll Phönix Manual Adult Postural Wheelchair Netti 4U CE […]
Now available: an extra wide pump bracket to be attached to the Integrity Alternating Mattress pump. The bracket allows for the pump to be hung on a wider range of bed footboards. […]
If you are attending the 5th Congress of the World Union of Wound Healing Studies next week in Florence, we recommend catching the short oral presentation that will be given by Nicci Aylward-Wotton (Tissue Viability Nurse of the year 2016). Her presentation entitled “Can Xsensor ForeSite PT Facilitate Patients’ and Carers’ Decision Making in Pressure […]
Today is the first of a week full of sessions across the country, featuring Bart Van der Heyden (Physical Therapist). His talks involving the Foresite SS pressure mapping system demonstrate the peak pressure points that could easily develop into pressure damage. As you can see from the photos, everyone is getting involved. […]
