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Spare parts - planning ahead

December 16 2020

Spare parts - planning ahead

We are approaching the end of a very difficult year for many healthcare facilities and Arjo would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks for your ongoing custom.
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Arjo Care - Supporting our customers during the COVID-19 crisis

April 30 2020

Arjo Care - Supporting our customers during the COVID-19 crisis

Mobility Partner As healthcare facilities around the UK begin ramping up in response to the COVID-19 crisis, demand for beds, pressure mattresses and patient mobility equipment as well as onsite service support is rising rapidly. A number of healthcare facilities are short staffed or need additional service engineers to help them during this critical phase. Arjo is in a position to support our customers, who find themselves needing to expand critical services at short notice.
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Dignified hygiene and toileting can help skin integrity in plus size people

February 13 2020

Dignified hygiene and toileting can help skin integrity in plus size people

Larger skin folds on the plus size person can become overheated because of the thick layers of subcutaneous fat, which increases the risk of friction and moisture.1 Retained moisture in skin folds encourages the growth of bacteria and fungi, which can lead to rashes and infection such as intertrigo. Moisture is one of several extrinsic factors that contribute to skin infection, with friction and shear being another two.2
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How a plus size person feels being repositioned by carers in a clinical setting

January 29 2020

How a plus size person feels being repositioned by carers in a clinical setting

"I have worked as a plus size demonstration model for medical equipment and education companies for almost twenty years. Over the years, I have had the chance to experience numerous methods of manual handling and being transferred and I have developed fairly definite views on my preferences.
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The personal experience of a plus size person

January 22 2020

The personal experience of a plus size person

"As a plus size person, I have faced multiple forms of prejudice and discrimination because of my weight. The prevalence of weight discrimination has increased over the years, and has parallels with discrimination based on race, religion and sexuality.
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Sitting upright can improve clinical outcomes for plus size patients

January 9 2020

Sitting upright can improve clinical outcomes for plus size patients

All patient groups, where clinically appropriate, will benefit from time spent in an upright position1 and this is especially true when caring for plus size people. Providing safe access to comfortable seating is an important aspect of care. Sitting upright can help improve clinical outcomes in a number of areas such as lung function and blood circulation.2 This also has positive benefits for combating immobility and provides an opportunity for social interaction, which enhances quality of life.3 Safe transfer solutions to and from the chair are available for individual patient needs, making access a simple procedure.
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Pressures on A&E

December 2 2019

Pressures on A&E

Every minute of every day, an average of 40 people arrive at Accident and Emergency departments in England.1  A&E attendances each year are increasing – 7% over the last five years2  and the complexity of the problems they have may be rising.
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Addressing increased skin fragility in plus size patients

November 8 2019

Addressing increased skin fragility in plus size patients

Due to fluid retention and poor circulation, plus size patients can have increased skin fragility, making them vulnerable to infection, pressure ulcers and skin tears.1 To mitigate this risk, the use of appropriate therapeutic support surfaces and microclimate management solutions are recommended in guidelines from expert bodies such as the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP).2
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Choosing the right transfer method for plus size patients

October 31 2019

Choosing the right transfer method for plus size patients

Good bariatric care1 requires not only special handling equipment with appropriate weight ratings, but also solutions that take into account the associated care required for patients of different body shapes.2
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6 considerations when designing for plus size patients

October 17 2019

6 considerations when designing for plus size patients

Fact: 13% of the world’s adult population is obese.1 Whilst a hospital stay can be an unnerving experience for all of us, it may be more so for a plus sized person. When faced with a new environment, there is constant uncertainty around even the simple things we all take for granted, such as bathing, toileting and getting in and out of bed. The negative impact on the patient’s wellbeing should not be underestimated. Sufficient space and adequate weight capacity is always in the mind of a larger patient, which can lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety in any situation.2
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At Arjo, we are committed to improving the everyday lives of people affected by reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. With products and solutions that ensure ergonomic patient handling, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the effective prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism, we help professionals across care environments to continually raise the standard of safe and dignified care. Everything we do, we do with people in mind.

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