CLINICAL TRIALS
Thermo contour products have been through extensive clinical testing in busy hospitals over the past 15 years. Choose from the featured trials to see the results, which certify Thermo Contour hospital mattresses and seat cushions are of the highest quality, and greatly aid in the prevention of pressure ulcers and bedsores.
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CLINICAL TRIAL
Eastbourne Hospitals, NHS Trust
An investigation into efficacy and cost effectiveness of using thermo
contour mattresses in the reduction of hospital acquired pressure ulcer prevalence.
Sylvie Hampton, BSc (Hons) DpSN RGN,
Research & Tissue Viability nurse
Clinical trial report published by the Eastbourne Hospitals, an NHS Trust hospital in the United Kingdom.
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CLINICAL RESULTS – Cheltenham District Hospital
The importance of audit in mattress selection.
Julie Bryan, Tissue Viability Sister, Cheltenham District Hospital
From an article which appeared in Infection UK. A dedical journal published in the United Kingdom.
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PRESSURE RISK ASSESMENT CHART
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Pressure Ulcer
Risk Assessment
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Product
Weight (Kg/lbs) |
Performance warranty (Years) Mattress |
Performance warranty (Years) Cover |
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W |
N |
B |
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| Hospital Mattress |
25 |
8 |
12 |
11/25 |
10 |
5 |
Seat Cushion
Wheelchair Cushion |
25 |
8 |
12 |
1/2 |
5
2 |
5
2 |
| Trolley (Stretcher) Mattress |
20 |
12 |
12 |
8/17 |
5 |
5 |
W = Waterlow | N = Norton | B = Braden
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| WATERLOW SCORE DISTRIBUTION |
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| PRESSURE ULCER OUTCOME: THERMO CONTOUR WARD & CONTROL |
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