Bed Sore FAQ » Bed Sore FAQ: Medical Equipment for Treatment of Bed Sores http://www.bedsorefaq.com Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:45:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Bed Sore Prevention May Require Nursing Homes To Obtain Pressure Relieving Devices For Their Patients http://www.bedsorefaq.com/bed-sore-prevention-may-require-nursing-homes-to-obtain-pressure-relieving-devices-for-their-patients/ http://www.bedsorefaq.com/bed-sore-prevention-may-require-nursing-homes-to-obtain-pressure-relieving-devices-for-their-patients/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:35:19 +0000 admin http://www.bedsorefaq.com/?p=2762 As a lawyer who sees a significant number of cases where nursing home or hospital patients have developed bed sores (also referred to as: pressure sores, pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers) during a short or long-term admission, I feel as …

]]> As a lawyer who sees a significant number of cases where nursing home or hospital patients have developed bed sores (also referred to as: pressure sores, pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers) during a short or long-term admission, I feel as though the most progress has been made with respect to new technology in the utilization of pressure relieving devices.

Occasionally, we see long delays between the implementation of the pressure relieving devices from the time that they were originally ordered by the doctor.  Sometimes the delay is based on the fact that the facility may be inadequately stocked with the devices.  Yet in other situations, facilities may claim that such devices are too expensive.

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Why do some wound clinics and nursing homes suggest the use of Clinitron beds for patients with bed sores?

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]]> http://www.bedsorefaq.com/bed-sore-prevention-may-require-nursing-homes-to-obtain-pressure-relieving-devices-for-their-patients/feed/ 0 Why do some wound clinics and nursing homes suggest the use of Clinitron beds for patients with bed sores? http://www.bedsorefaq.com/why-do-some-wound-clinics-and-nursing-home-suggest-the-use-of-clinitron-beds-for-patients-with-bed-sores/ http://www.bedsorefaq.com/why-do-some-wound-clinics-and-nursing-home-suggest-the-use-of-clinitron-beds-for-patients-with-bed-sores/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:10:05 +0000 admin http://www.bedsorefaq.com/?p=443 A Clinitron bed is specially designed bed for people with bed sores (also referred to as decubitus ulcer, pressure sores or pressure ulcers).  Clinitron beds use ‘air fluidized therapy’ (AFT) to reduce pressure on areas of the body and to …

]]> A Clinitron bed is specially designed bed for people with bed sores (also referred to as decubitus ulcer, pressure sores or pressure ulcers).  Clinitron beds use ‘air fluidized therapy’ (AFT) to reduce pressure on areas of the body and to assist in the wound healing process. Clinitron beds are designed to dissipate heat and moisture created by patients bodies and assist in healing wounds.  Studies have shown that patients using Clinitron beds actually heal faster than those using ordinary mattresses.

Despite the apparent benefits of using Clinitron beds, some facilities are slow to acquire this technology because these beds cost more than traditional models.

Clinitron is a trademark of Hill-Rom.  Below is a picture of a Clinitron bed from the companies website.

Clinitron bed

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