Microclimate management in Pressure Injury Prevention
Support surfaces are just one part of effective Pressure Injury Prevention. Managing microclimate, heat and moisture at the skin-surface interface, is another critical factor. Learn why it matters and how it can be addressed on our Microclimate Management page.
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Understand the science behind your support surface
Download this in-depth clinical overview to explore the mechanisms behind pressure injury development and how support surface design, performance and testing can influence positive patient outcomes.
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Make confident support surface choices
Make support surface selection straight forward and consistent. This easy-to-use guide helps you make informed decisions at the bedside, tailored to each patient’s individual needs. It offers a clear introduction to the key considerations involved in choosing the most appropriate support surface for every patient.
Practical insights for Pressure Injury Prevention
Gain practical, evidence-based guidance with our Arjo blog, covering key topics such as risk assessment, support surface selection and microclimate management.
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Prevention topics – and how these considerations come together in practice.
Your timely intervention is key
It takes just one risk factor for a pressure injury to develop. But with early intervention, it doesn’t have to.
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