The Dolphin Bed® surrounds the patient with air. The high tech algorithm adjusts the pressure on every part of the patient is less than 32mm Hg- even the heels! The Dolphin Bed® is designed to disperse heat and keep the patient cool. The Dolphin Bed® operates at quiet noise levels well below that of other beds. Therefore, the bed does not suffer from causing patient disorientation like Air Fluidized surfaces. What is the 900T? Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers continues through the use of the convalescent bed and wheelchair surfaces in the acute and long term care settings. The Dolphin Bed® surface replaces the standard hospital bed mattress and is also available in bariatric sizes. The pump/controller fits on the foot of the bed and includes an onboard rechargeable battery for power interruption protection and mobility. Battery operation capability also permits the controller to be adapted to a wheelchair, providing a continuum of pressure reduction wound care and patient mobility.
The application of the Fluid Immersion Simulation® technology provides dynamic pressure reduction adjustments every 11 seconds to keep the patient at equilibrium. The Dolphin SystemTM is often used as a clinically effective, cost reduced alternative to Air Fluidized Therapy (AFT). The 900T is a software driven pressure redistribution mattress and wheelchair system. Using the same technology that was created for dolphin transportation, the 900T provides an optimal surface for patients with pressure ulcers as well as high risk patients. The patent-protected Microsolo 900T is the only portable, multi-surface, pressure redistribution system available on the market. The intelligent based software system simulates a fluid environment which enhances the prevention and management of pressure ulcers, skin flaps and grafts. Our mission is simple: Our goal of faster healing results in overall net savings. With lower daily rental rates compared to air-fluidized therapy, the use of the Biologics 900Treduces overall costs, improves healing and most of all quality of life.
Pressure ulcer prevalence is increasing as a result of an aging population and increased life expectancy. Research done by Frost and Sullivan indicates that the support surface market size will increase from $935 million in 2001 to $2.09 billion in 2008.Your access to this service has been temporarily limited. Please try again in a few minutes. (HTTP response code 503) Reason: Access from your area has been temporarily limited for security reasons. Important note for site admins: If you are the administrator of this website note that your access has been limited because you broke one of the Wordfence advanced blocking rules. The reason your access was limited is: "Access from your area has been temporarily limited for security reasons.". If this is a false positive, meaning that your access to your own site has been limited incorrectly, then you will need to regain access to your site, go to the Wordfence "options" page, go to the section for Rate Limiting Rules and disable the rule that caused you to be blocked.
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Pressure ulcers are a complex health problem arising from many interrelated factors. Therefore, your care may be provided by a team comprising different types of healthcare professionals. This type of team is sometimes known as a multidisciplinary team (MDT).It's important to avoid putting pressure on areas that are vulnerable to pressure ulcers or where pressure ulcers have already formed. Moving and regularly changing your position helps to prevent pressure ulcers developing and relieves the pressure on the ulcers that have developed. After your risk assessment is completed, your care team will draw up a "repositioning timetable", which states how often you need to be moved. For some people, this may be as often as once every 15 minutes. Others may need to be moved only once every two hours.The risk assessment will also consider the most effective way of avoiding putting any vulnerable areas of skin under pressure whenever possible. You may also be given training and advice about:There are a range of special mattresses and cushions that can relieve pressure on vulnerable parts of the body.
Your care team will discuss the types of mattresses and cushions most suitable for you.Those thought to be at risk of developing pressure ulcers, or who have pre-existing grade one or two pressure ulcers, usually benefit from a specially designed foam mattress, which relieves the pressure on their body.People with a grade three or four pressure ulcer will require a more sophisticated mattress or bed system. For example, there are mattresses that can be connected to a constant flow of air, which is automatically regulated to reduce pressure as and when required.Specially designed dressings and bandages can be used to protect pressure ulcers and speed up the healing process. Examples of these types of dressings include:Topical preparations, such as creams and ointments, can be used to help speed up the healing process and prevent further tissue damage. If you have a pressure ulcer, you will not routinely be prescribed antibiotics. These are usually only prescribed to treat an infected pressure ulcer and prevent the infection from spreading.
Antiseptic cream may also be applied directly to pressure ulcers to clear out any bacteria that may be present.Certain dietary supplements, such as protein, zinc and vitamin C, have been shown to accelerate wound healing.If your diet lacks these vitamins and minerals, your skin may be more vulnerable to developing pressure ulcers. As a result of this, you may be referred to a dietitian so that a suitable dietary plan can be drawn up for you.In some cases, it may be necessary to remove dead tissue from the ulcer to help stimulate the healing process. This procedure is known as debridement.If there is a small amount of dead tissue, it may be possible to remove it using specially designed dressings and paste. Larger amounts of dead tissue may be removed using mechanical means. Some mechanical debridement techniques include:A local anaesthetic will be used to numb the area of skin and tissue around the ulcer so that debridement does not cause any pain or discomfort. Maggot therapy, also known as larvae therapy, is an alternative method of debridement.
Maggots are ideal for debridement because they feed on dead and infected tissue without touching healthy tissue. They also help to fight infection by releasing substances that kill bacteria and stimulate the healing process.During maggot therapy, the maggots are mixed into a wound dressing and the area is covered with gauze. After a few days, the dressing is taken off and the maggots are removed.Many people may find the idea of maggot therapy off-putting, but research has found that it is often more effective than more traditional methods of debridement. It's not always possible for a grade three or four pressure ulcer to heal. In such cases, surgery will be required to seal the wound and prevent any further tissue damage occurring.Surgical treatment involves cleaning the wound and closing it by bringing together the edges of the wound (direct closure), or by using tissue moved from a nearby part of the body (flap reconstruction).Pressure ulcer surgery can be challenging, especially because most people who have the procedure are already in a poor state of health.