Skin IQ

Microclimate Management (MCM) the critical link to skin integrity
• Microclimate refers to the conditions of moisture and temperature at the point(s) of skin/surface interface¹
• Microclimate is a key factor for patients at risk of maceration and skin breakdown
• Excess variation in moisture and/or temperature increases skin sensitivity to the damaging effects of pressure, shear, and friction²

References:
1. National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance. Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: Clinical Practice. Guideline. Emily Haesler (Ed). Cambridge Media: Perth, Australia; 2014.
2. International Review. Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Pressure, Shear, Friction and Microclimate in Context. A Consensus Document. London: Wounds International, 2010.

• A waterproof, vapor-permeable top layer that offers a bacterial and viral barrier¹

• Negative Airflow Technology (NAT) continually draws excess moisture away from the skin / mattress interface. Bench studies show that Skin IQ Microclimate Management (MCM) removes 3.8 times more moisture at the skin/mattress interface than the same mattress without Skin IQ MCM²

• Bench studies show that Skin IQ MCM reduces staphylococcus aureus growth by 3.1 logs over a 24 hour period. A percentage reduction of greater than 99.9%.³ *

• Bench studies show that Skin IQ MCM significantly reduces odor at the skin/mattress interface when compared to the same surface without airflow⁴

• Designed for compatibility with pressure redistribution mattresses on the market today (eg, AtmosAir™ 9000 Mattress Replacement System)

Simple features, sophisticated performance

Effective for your patients
• The Skin IQ MCM provides a moisture vapor transfer rate (MVTR) of 130g/m2/hr²
• The Skin IQ 365 reusable MCM provides an MVTR of 171/g/m2/hr‎⁵
• The Skin IQ 1000 bariatric version provides an MVTR of 165/g/m2/hr⁶
• Top layer material helps reduce shear and friction‎⁷
• Quick, intuitive setup and maintenance
• Low profile design

*The level of treament stated indicates theoretical levels only

1. Arjo Data on File, Test Report Viral Barrier Property of Top Sheet of Skin IQ Coverlet – Test Report 100018376 pg. 3 & Test Report 100019009 pg. 1-7.
2. Arjo Data on File, Study SIQ2010-57. Test Report – Skin IQ Microclimate Manager/Low Air Loss (LAL) Coverlet Functional (Post-Stress) Testing – Test Report 100018343 pg. 6, 12.
3. Arjo Data on File. Test Report – 100077042.
4. Arjo Data on File, Assessment of Skin IQ Microclimate Manager Capability to Mitigate odor – Test Report 100018484.
5. Arjo Data on File, Skin IQ Reusable System Functional Test – Test Report 100014338 pg. 6.
6. Arjo Data on File, Skin IQ Microclimate Manager 60 Day MVTR – Test Report 100016748 pg. 3.
7. Arjo Data on File, Skin IQ Coefficient of Friction – Test Report 100018362 pg. 1.