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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
SAVE THE DATE On August 22nd 2016 Salford University and Sumed are hosting a free pressure ulcer prevention education day – “Patient Safety? How new technologies can deliver improved patient outcomes in pressure ulcer prevention.” Including presentations from Tissue Viability Nurse of the Year, Nicci Aylward-Wotton with demonstrations of the ground-breaking Foresite PT patient monitoring system. This informative day will offer practical […]
For almost 20 years, Prof. Amit Gefen – Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tel Aviv University and past President of the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) – has been reviewing current thinking and conducting ground-breaking research to try to better understand the causes of pressure ulcers. Exciting opportunity to understand new research into the causes […]
Many thanks to Bart Van Der Heyden, who delivered a series of fascinating workshops last week on ForeSite SS and the benefits of pressure imaging when selecting seating products. Sessions were held at Salford, Surrey, Cheltenham, Plymouth & West Yorkshire and the delegates found them both intersting and informative. If you’re interested in hosting […]
