Pressure ulcers remain an all too common problem in the healthcare industry, yet they are entirely preventable. Changes were needed in the area of prevention, however, and this is what led to the development of Oxy-Mat. Glenn Butler, Mike Kyevich and Bok Y. Lee, M.D. came together to create products that help to prevent bedsores while making life easier for healthcare workers who are often overwhelmed with daily tasks. With the help of these products, the level of care provided continues to rise and everyone benefits. Oxy-Mat remains committed to providing quality and innovative products that, through the use of science, are design to provide superior outcomes.
The Founders
Bok Y. Lee, M.D., Mike Dyevcih and Glenn Butler all have experience
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Lee worked to quantify the performance of support surfaces designed to prevent or resolve pressure ulcers. Once this performance could be quantified using objective measures, his goal was to improve upon them. Glenn and Mike recognized the imortance of his work and the mutual advantage of coming togehter to form a collaboration.
The Collaboration
Dr. Lee opted to approach the problem by measuring deep muscle tissue subcutaneous oxygen saturation through teh use of non-invasive techniques. The result of this research was Oxygen Saturation Technology or OST. This technololgy measures and compares the subcutaneous oxygen saturation levels and the real time interface pressure in those areas of the body most at risk of developing pressure ulcers when the individual rests on a support surface. The development of OST led to the creation of the Oxy-Mat.
The Problem
For more than 50 years, manufacturers designed support surfaces based on patient interface mapping. They used this mapping and the specific patient's needs to determine the correct support surface. This failed to accurately measure real-time pressure ulcer risk indicators. For this reason, the founders looked to develop a support surface that evaluated Deep Tissue Oxygen Saturation values in those areas most at
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For example the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Counsel recently sent out an advisory on frequently asked questions regarding the staging of pressure wounds. Oxy-Mat follows these updates closely to determine if changes need to be to their products to better serve patients and healthcare organizations.
Furthermore, recent research has suggested biomarkers could be of assistance in preventing pressure ulcers in those patients who have suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury. As healthcare continues to advance, Oxy-Mat will work to improve their product using the new information obtained. They understand science plays a large role in determining the best options for patient care, thus they make certain they follow the news in the area of pressure ulcer prevention and treatment.
Request a free no-cost evaluation in your healthcare facility to see the benefits of the Oxy-Mat support surface system. In addition, be sure to ask about the industry-unique leasing options available to clients. We want to ensure all patients receive the highest level of care and our system helps to ensure this. Pressure ulcers are entirely preventable. Our system makes eliminating these all too common injuries an easy
Treatment of a pressure ulcer costs the NHS more than £3.8 million, despite the progress and management of pressure ulcers 700,000 people are still affected this remains to be a significant problem for health care professionals (NHS Improvement, 2016). Therefore, this case study will enumerate the cause, treatment, prevention and risk factors of a pressure ulcer in relation to a patient who is suffering from a grade three-pressure ulcer to his sacrum and therefore requires long-term care from the district nurses. Pressure ulcers can occur more commonly on the sacrum or heels in any health care settings (Clarkson, 2007). Although more prevalent in the elderly, people of all ages are at risk of developing a pressure ulcer
Nurses need to realise what they are looking for when performing skin assessments for patients. A study conducted by Thoroddsen et al (2013), found that out of 45 patients that had pressure ulcers only 27 were correctly recorded in the patient’s records.
Thus, the expected outcome is that there is prevention of skin breakdown relating to pressure ulcers during hospitalizations for patients.
“Pressure ulcers are key clinical indicators of the standard and effectiveness of care (Elliott, Fox & McKinley, 2008).” L.M. was at high risk for pressure ulcers for multiple factors such as immobility, poor nutrition, age, and health. Therefore, I used the Braden Scale as a quality indicator in order to assess the risk of pressure ulcers and also to
Assessment of a patient is key in preventing a pressure ulcer from occurring as well as keeping a pressure ulcer from getting progressively worse. A history of the debilitated patient can often determine the cause and risks. Some risk factors include bed rest/immobility, incontinence, diabetes mellitus, inadequate nutrition/hydration, and altered mental status. (Ignatavicius, 2013) Nurses must meticulously assess a patient history to determine the severity of developing an ulcer. The Braden Scale is a widely used tool for predicting a patient’s risk for developing a pressure ulcer. It uses 6 categories that include sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction and shear and rates the risk of 1-4 for each category. A patient with a score of <11 is at severe risk, 12-14 puts a patient at moderate risk, and a score >14 is at low risk. (Ignatavicius, 2013) When physically assessing a patient, the nurse must inspect the entire
While University Hospital is already on the brink of completely preventing pressure ulcers I would still recommend implementing all of the current practices but also add new additions to the team. Currently, we have a wound care team that diligently treats at risk and affected patients. Adding a nutritionist into the team to guarantee treatment from within along with prescribed medications. This will make the team and the strategies multidisciplinary. In addition to that, each treatment should be customized for each patient in regards to cost options and best treatment for their health. The project would also have to be performed repetitively without error to ensure that it is actually helpful. Patients’ skin should continue to be examined thoroughly in common places where ulcers could arise, the standardized pressure ulcer risk assessment should be used, and the proper care should be distributed once evaluated. The team should continue to record its progress and also provide company update emails to inform the facility, as well as send the appropriate data to the higher ups for public posting.
Pressure ulcers are areas of localised damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by pressure. (Stechmiller et al., 2008) Pressure ulcers still one of the most significant health problem in our hospitals today, It affects on patients quality of life patient self-image and how long they will stay in hospital then the cost of patient treatment . Moore (2005) estimate that it costs a quarter of a million euro’s per annum to manage pressure ulcers in hospital and community settings across Ireland .which allows one to take immediate actions and prevent the ulcer if possible. To support pressure ulcer risk assessment several standardized pressure ulcer risk assessment scales have been introduced
Pressure ulcers are a serious health care problem and it is crucial to assess how patients acquire pressure areas after admission to the perioperative environment (Walton-Geer, 2009). In the operating room factors related to positioning, anaesthesia and the durations of surgeries along with individual patient related factors can all contribute to pressure ulcer development. This essay aims to review current standards of recommended practice regarding pressure ulcer prevention efforts for the surgical patient.
Most patients who end up in intensive care unit are most of the time so unstable that any little movement will put them at risk for further complications which can lead to death. However, finding a way to prevent pressure ulcer in the most critical ills patients in the healthcare system is very crucial.
J to prevent hospital acquired pressure ulcers. Frequent turning, repositioning, meticulous skin care and assessment are appropriate steps that would be taken to prevent pressure ulcers.
Franks, P. J., & Moody, M. (2007). Randomized trial of two foam dressings in the management
Pressure ulcers that occur in the long term care setting are increasing in the number of incidences each year in the United States. Consequences and complications of pressure ulcer development include pain, sepsis, cellulitis, bone, and joint infections. Pressure ulcers are also associated with an increased morbidity and mortality rate, negative emotional and physical effects on patients and caregivers, and are the second leading cause of litigation in long term care facilities. The cost of treatment for pressure ulcers in the United States is estimated at 11 billion dollars annually. This has led to many programs that focus on education and intervention to prevent the development of pressure ulcers, even being addressed in public initiatives such as Healthy People 2010. Appropriate information and education for healthcare providers, patients, and families has proven to be a key factor in the prevention of pressure ulcer development. Wound management is an area of healthcare that must include a comprehensive plan for the best outcome. A care plan that includes a well-educated care team composed of various disciplines working together for holistic care of each patient has seen the best results for patients who suffer from pressure ulcers.
Pressure ulcer rates would be the direct measure of preventing pressure ulcers. If the rate is improving or low, means doing a good job in preventing pressure ulcers. Conversely, if the pressure ulcer is increasing or high, then we might have to consider specific areas where care can be improved.
Today in clinical I experienced how to properly position a patient to prevent the risk of further damage, such as pressure ulcers.
Pressure injury, due to its high prevalence & probability, is nowadays seen as a patient safety issue internationally. As patient 's safety is paramount, a great importance is accorded to the issue. Even the performance of hospitals is benchmarked against the skin care quality, an attribute of quality care. This comparative essay outlines the evidence-based best practice recommendations to abate the risk of pressure injuries to patients in care. These recommendations, in essence, relate to the five research journal articles published recently.