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Air Fluidised therapy

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Air Fluidised therapy

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Clinitron Air Fluidised Therapy remains unsurpassed as the first choice inthe management of deep wounds and the traumatised patient.

Independent clinical research has consistently demonstrated significant improvements in wound healing rates with a consequent reduction in patient length of stay in Hospital1,2.

Results have also demonstrated financial benefits through reduced patient length of stay and treatment costs3,4.

The latest product developments incorporate a range of unique features designed to optimise the management of the highly dependent patient including, precise weight monitoring and thermo-regulation contributingto reduced stress in the hypercatabolic patient, lowered mortality and improved patient outcomes5,6.

The ideal environment for wound healing.

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L'AIR FILTRÉ DEVIENT TROIS FOIS PLUS PROPRE QUE L'AIR AMBIANT

THE AIR SURROUNDING THE PATIENT IS THREE TIMES CLEANER THAN THE AMBIENT AIR.

Warm filtered air flows gently around the patient providing a clean dry environment which prevents maceration and reduces the risk of wound contamination and cross infection8.

Exudate and other body fluids are absorbed away from the patient into the high alkaline dry fluid medium where sequestration and desiccation provide an environment hostile to the survival and growth of pathogens9.

Clean Environment

The patient micro-climate can be accurately controlled between 28 and 40 degrees°C allowing precise thermo-regulation.Patient rewarming or cooling can be easily achieved without the need for additional equipmentor invasive techniques10.

A combination of the warm environment and low pressure support reduces patient stress,

modifying the catabolic response to injury resulting in a saving of up to 4g of nitrogen and 4-600 Kcal per day5.

Patient comfort and sleep patterns are greatly enhanced by the warm soporific environment. Pain relief is optimised for those patients with intractable pain such as the terminally ill5.

Controllable Environment

The air fluidised medium results in the patientfloating on an artificial fluid created by soda-lime glass microspheres suspended in warm air.The patient is separated from the dry fluid by aloose fitting filter sheet which moves freely with the patient virtually eliminating shear and friction forces.Since the fluidised medium totally conforms to body contours, the patient’s weight is evenly distributed resulting in tissue interface pressures as low as 11mmHg7 eliminating the need for repositioning to prevent pressure damage.The warm low pressure support improves tissue perfusion even in the highly compromised patient. Nursing patients directly onto delicate tissues suchas flap and graft sites can be easily achieved, eliminating the usual positioning constraints and improving wound healing times.

An Ideal support

Clinitron, 32°C Students test ns not significant ”p<0,001

Normal bed, ambient : 22°C Space blanket

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The most extensive range of Air Fluidised Units from the world’s leading supplier.

Precise thermo-regulation andan accurate integral weighing facility makes AFX the ideal choice forthe management of the criticallyill patient.

When patient positioning is a priority Clinitron Uplift offers head elevation at the touch of a button.Hand Control Pendant improvespatient independence.

All the benefits of Air FluidisedTherapy for patients needingfrequent mobilisation.

For children up to 1.3 metre tall <50 kg

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Due to the wide range of applications for Clinitron Air Fluidised Therapy Hill-Rom recognise the differing needs within and between Hospital Trusts.For this reason Hill-Rom can provide Air Fluidised Therapy in combination with a range of alternative treatment modalities, including the FLEXICAIR range of Low Air-Loss Beds on a daily basis, through guaranteed treatment prices, longer term rental, leasing or outright purchase.In each case a ‘between patient’ decontamination service can be provided. Hill-Rom feel confident we can supply a product and service package to meet your financial needs.

Flexible Financing Options

A TRULY COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTION

RESULTING IN IMPROVED CLINICAL AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES FOR THE TRUST

Treatment of deep wounds

-55%

IMPROVEDCLINICAL OUTCOMES

IMPROVEDFINANCIAL OUTCOMES

Clinitron Air Fluidised Therapy has consistently demonstrated through independent clinical studies improvements in the outcome of care for a wide group of patients. Results have also demonstrated financial benefits through reduced patient length of stay and treatment costs.

Reduced patient length of stay

Reduction in Hospitalisation Costs

Greer et al. found that 43% of patients admitted for plastic surgeryto deep pressure sores healed without recourse to surgery.

Total cost of treatment reduced by 30%3.

Patchett concluded that mean nursing direct care time was reducedby 51% and the use of consumables by 40%4.

Strauss et al. determined a 20% reduction in overall hospitalisationcosts for patients treated on an Air Fluidised Bed when comparedto conventional treatment 2.

2

Flap surgery patients

-45%General acute patients

-28%411

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The unique physical properties of air fluidisation have been shownto revolutionise the workload for carers making most procedures easierto perform and more comfortable for patients to endure.Handling techniques that eliminate the need for lifting combined with patient repositioning at the touch of a button dramatically reduces the risk of nurse back injury associated with manual handling.When the Clinitron Unit is fluidised, patients can be easily moved or repositioned usually with the aid of just one nurse. When defluidised the microspheres forma solid mould contouring to the body to gently immobilise the patient for dressing changes and other routine care. At the same time this solid mould provides the perfect support for CPR.

Improved Patient IndependenceThe Clinitron Uplift hand control pendant has been designed toallow the patient greater physical and psychological independence.Changes in position can be achieved without nursing interventionreducing demands on carers and providing patientswith more autonomy.

The Clinitron UpliftTM hand control pendant provides the patient with greater independence.

Trendelenburg is easily achieved to enable line insertion or chest drainage.

The patient can be held in position for dressing changes by defluidising the unit.

Patient mobilisation can be easily achieved on the Clinitron low profileTM.

Frequently only one nurse is necessary to reposition the patient.

A Unique Patient Care System that reducesthe risk of nurse back injury.

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The unit can be defluidised within seconds to commence CPR.

Hair washing becomes simple and trouble-free.

The patient can be easily positioned for bedpanning procedures.

The latest electronic weighing facility.

Integral Weighing FacilityThe unique integral scale allows patients to be weighed without disturbance, enabling accurate and continuous monitoring, as an aid to fluid and drug therapy prescibing.

Specialist SupportHill-Rom’s team of qualified nursesand technicians ensure hospital staff receive ongoing product training relating to patient handling techniques and product applications, to ensure all carers and patients benefit from the correct use of the Clinitron Unit.Maintenance and disinfection between patients is provided atlocal service centres using Hill-Rom’s Infection Control Policy, auditedand approved by the PHLS.

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References1. Allman RM, Walker JM, Hart MK, Laprade CA,

Noel LB, Smith CR (1987) Air Fluidised beds or conventional therapy for pressure sores. A randomised trial. Ann Internal Med. 107:641-648.

2. Strauss MJ, Gong J, Gary BD, Kalsbeek WD, Spear’s (1991) The cost of home Air Fluidised Therapy for pressure sores. A controlled trial. J Family Practice 33:52-59.

3. Greer DM, Morris EL, Walsh NE, Glenn AM, Keppler J (1988) Cost effectiveness and efficiency of Clinitron therapy in the treatment of decubitus ulcers.J Enterostom Ther 15:247-251.

4. Patchett T (1991) Achieving a competitive edge - an assessment of the cost-effectiveness of Clinitron therapy. Professional Nurse Oct. 34-37.

5. Ryan DW (1990) The fluidised bed II : burns, catabolism, nursing and medical care. Intensive care world.

6. Gilardino P, Signorini M, Pajardi G, Donati L (1996) Quality assurance applied to air fluidised beds.Eur J Plast Surg 19:14-20.

7. Ryan DW (1995) The fluidised bed. Intensive Care Med 21:270-276.

8. Vesley D, Hankinson SE, Lauer JL (1986) Microbial survival and dissemination associated with an air fluidised therapy unit. Am J Infection 14(1):Feb.

9. Sharbaugh RH et al (1973) Further studies on the bactericidal effect of the air fluidised bed.The American Surgeon May:253-256.

10. Miles JM, Thompson GR (1987) Treatment of severe accidental hypothermia using the Clinitron bed. Anaesthesia 42:415-418.

11. Lavine DM Air fluidised therapy as an adjunct to treating pressure sores. In Proceedings of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

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