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PRESSURE CARE
POSITIONING AIDS
PREVENTION OF THE PRESSURE ULCER
ON THE ANKLES AND KNEES
High risk of pressure ulcers in patients with muscular-tendon
retactions in lower legs. Experts recommend abduction of
the lower legs to reduce pressure on ankles and knees.
The ASKLÉ SANTÉ solution:
Cylindrical cushion used with knee abduction blocks
• Maintains abduction in lower legs.
• Reduces support needed around the
knees and inner ankles.
• Protects knee joints.
PREVENTION OF THE PRESSURE ULCER
ON THE SACRUM, ISCHIUM AND THE HEELS
Sacrum pressure ulcers can be common in seated patients
due to slipping forward, or in bedridden patients supported
badly in a semi seated position.
Ischiatic pressure ulcers are often found on seated patients,
and is the most common ulcer seen for paraplegics. Experts
recommend a semi Fowler position to reduce pressure on
the sacrum, ischiatic and heel areas.
PREVENTION OF PAINFUL POSITIONING
OF THE HIPS AND KNEES
FLEXING OF THE KNEES
The ASKLÉ SANTÉ solution:
Cylindrical cushion placed under the knees
• Reduces pressure on back.
• Relieves facet pain.
HOLDING THE HIPS IN THE ABDUCTION POSITION
The ASKLÉ SANTÉ solution:
The hip abduction cushion
• Recommended for post operation treatment of
hip prosthesis.
• Reduces risk of hip dislocation when patient is
turned over.
AN ANSWER FOR THE DAILY NEEDS OF
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Type 1 and 2 universal cushions
• Adaptable to all care situations, either alone
or in combination with other ASKLE cushions.
• Avoids use of pillows as a support substitute,
with consequent risk of contamination.
• Easy to install and position by carers.
• Optimum size for easy organisation and storage.
The ASKLÉ SANTÉ Solution:
combination of 4 specific cushions
• Reduced possibility of slipping forward and
consequent shear forces on the tissues.
• Reduced risk of falling.
• Can be used in place of non medical beds.
• Reduction of the pressure on the elbows.
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