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MEDLINE- HeelMedix Heel Protector

MEDLINE- HeelMedix Heel Protector

Heels are a common site for pressure ulcers, and one way to reduce the risk of skin breakdown is by off-loading the heel. Medline’s HeelMedix® Heel Protector is a combination of pressure relief and skin protection all in one. Some of the clinical benefits of HeelMedix...

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Stryker- IsoAir

Stryker- IsoAir

Stryker’s IsoAir is an active therapeutic support surface that assists in managing pressure, shear, and moisture through its deep cell, low air loss design. IsoAir features both static pressure redistribution and alternating low-pressure therapies that can be used in...

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Smith & Nephew- Allevyn Life Dressings

Smith & Nephew- Allevyn Life Dressings

ALLEVYN Life Dressings are uniquely designed for pressure ulcer prevention and wound management. The innovative technology and multilayered construction collectively redistributes pressure more evenly than traditional foam dressings – all while providing excellent...

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Alarm Fatigue Can Endanger Patients

Alarm Fatigue Can Endanger Patients

by Anna Ver Hage, RN, MSN, CCRN, CNRN A 60-year-old-man was admitted to the ICU after a traumatic brain injury. He was agitated and constantly removed his pulse oximetry device, which caused a shrilling alarm to ring continuously throughout the day. The patient...

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RUHOF ScopeValetâ„¢ InstruFlushâ„¢

RUHOF ScopeValetâ„¢ InstruFlushâ„¢

ScopeValetâ„¢ InstruFlushâ„¢ is an effective instrument and scope channel/lumen pre-cleaning and flushing device that increases the productivity of syringe flushing by 74.9 percent. The InstruFlushâ„¢ provides a pulse feature for hard-to dislodge soils and works very well...

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