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Welcome to the latest in our series of product round-ups. An interesting batch, including some new developments in well-established products, and other completely fresh and sometimes unexpected solutions!
Issue 22: Contents
Latest launches - Airospring; Kingkraft
Beds - Kinderkey; Theraposture
Bathroom - Companion; Pressalit Care
Patient transfers - Benmor; Joerns
Toilet-related - Closomat; Win Health
Medication management - Pivotell
Latest launches - Airospring; Kingkraft

Airospring PRO (Pressure Relief Optimised) is a new range of cushions that comply with BS5852 Crib 5 regulations, incorporating a Fire Resistant internal layer.

This makes them suitable for use in non-domestic establishments such as care homes.

Airospring cushions were developed as the result of a six year project with the University of Bolton, and provide greater comfort and breathability than expensive gel cushions. 

You can read more here

 

Sensorykraft Kozy Lounger

This latest sensory product from Kingkraft, the Sensorykraft Kozy Lounger, combines the benefits of multisensory stimulation and deep pressure therapy.

Providing a “safe haven” for both adult and child users of any age,  the Kozy Lounger is an all-in-one product that offers comfort and deep pressure therapy, together with visual, audio and tactile sensory stimulation. 

Read more here

 

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Beds - Kinderkey; Theraposture

Kinderkey’s ever-popular Bearhugzzz Bed is now available on a height adjustable platform.

It also has the option of four part profiling.

For the past 15 years they have been making the Bearhugzzz bed as a static floor-based bed. Whilst this suits most of their clients, the situation arises sometimes where height adjustment and profiling will be required.

This is the link for more 

 

Rotoflex 235 Plus

The newest addition to Theraposture’s Rotoflex range is a 90cm wide Rotoflex bed for one person, supplied with a Powered Rising Heel Support as standard.

Launching in November, the Rotoflex 235 Plus rotating bed system has been developed to accommodate those who only need a 90cm wide Rotoflex for one person, in a standard beech veneer finish.

It is referred to as a ‘Plus’ because it comes with a patented electrically-operated rising heel section as standard.

See more here

 

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Bathroom - Companion; Pressalit Care

Inclusive bathroom solutions now include Companion's Showerpod.

The easy to install unit speeds up the process of bathroom adaptations for disabled and elderly householders - it will fit in the same space as a traditional bath if necessary.

Developed in conjunction with leading UK manufacturer AKW, the Showerpod is available in a range of finishes and with options including half-height doors and panels, shower seats, grab rails and shelving.

Read more here

 

Matrix medium wash basin

The Matrix Medium basin from bathroom experts Pressalit Care provides invaluable support for elderly users and for those in a wheelchair thanks to two grab handles smoothly cast into the front of the basin.

These handles provide a welcome grip for people transferring in or out of a wheelchair, and a safe and secure support for those standing.

Read on here

 

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Patient transfers - Benmor; Joerns

Benmor Medical, the bariatric specialists, can now provide the S-CAPEPOD rapid deployment bariatric evacuation device.

The S-CAPEPOD is permanently mounted between the frame of the bed and the mattress, the only evacuation device that is stored in this way. This means that it is always on hand in case of need.

When required, it is simply unfolded and fitted around the occupant of the bed.

More information here

 

Oxford Elara ceiling hoist

Joerns Healthcare has added a new overhead hoist to their Oxford range.

The Oxford Elara is a two-way hoist, available in two specifications, with a safe working load of either 227 kg or 284 kg.

One immediately obvious innovation is the unique illuminating end panels, which provide gentle light for caregivers to perform their tasks with as little disruption as possible to the patient.

More about Elara here

 

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Toilet-related - Win Health; Closomat

Win Health has a new therapeutic approach for treating chronic constipation.  MOWOOT II is suitable for using at home, as well as in professional care environments such as clinics, hospitals and care homes. 

It was developed by a team of scientists, doctors, physiotherapists and engineers at the neurological rehabilitation centre Institute Guttmann in Barcelona, and works by mimicking manual abdominal massage that stimulates the colon to speed up intestinal transit.

More details here

 

Closomat Asana with multiple flush options

Closomat's Asana delivers the latest developments in flushing technology, as well as incorporating automatic warm water washing and warm air drying.

Users can push a button on the side of the toilet or via the remote control included as standard; hand operate the chrome-plated pneumatic dual flush push plate; palm or finger press the brushed stainless steel option; or go ‘hands-free’ using intelligent infra-red technology integrated into a sleek brushed stainless steel, or gloss black plate. And, should manual dexterity deteriorate, the flush plate can be changed retrospectively.

Read more here

 

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Medication management - Pivotell

Pivotell has introduced some useful additions to their medication management range.

Weekly pill organisers allow you to store seven days’ worth of doses – up to four per day – in a convenient, easily accessible container.

The dosette boxes have red or blue bases, with innovative transparent roller shutter openings, which slide independently for each day.

They also have a clever new pill popper gun which will be really helpful for anyone who struggles with blister packs.

More details here

 

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Until next time, when we have another selection of new and interesting products for you,

All good wishes,

Frances

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