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have a bed dedicated to supporting patients to recover quicker is fantastic. “Equally, the AeroSpacer was incredibly
well received by staff and patients. Anything that can deliver pressure area care without power is ground breaking. Powered alternatives are a nightmare on the unit, with plugs left in walls or broken. We had zero skin damage issues during the trial, which reaffirms my belief in AeroSpacer’s important role in helping our ITU champion a number of important objectives, including reducing preventable harm and putting patient experience at the heart of what we do.” Summing up the unit’s response to the
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and need for clinicians to physically mobilise patients. The total bed and mattress replacement
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we selected the best product for our specific needs now and in the future. “We established a specification early on;
defining what was essential and what was desirable. Crucially, we examined vendor propositions against the key criteria of quality, safety, patient experience, and value for money. “With the patient population ageing, we
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