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- Title
Case series evaluating the Medstrom Aria® and Aria® PRO air immersion mattresses.
- Authors
KING, JEANETTE
- Abstract
This paper provides a summary of 21 case studies which evaluated the new Aria and Aria PRO air immersion dynamic mattresses (Medstrom). Patients were categorised at the start of placement as either 'prevention' (no skin damage) or 'treatment' (existing skin damage). In total, 86% had a patient risk score of high or very high. None of the 10 patients in the prevention group developed skin damage while nursed on Aria or Aria PRO. The 11 patients in the treatment group had 21 areas of skin damage in total, of which 95% improved or healed. Other positive outcomes included improved adherence to care, earlier mobilisation and improved comfort. Overall, the observed outcomes were extremely positive, and further research involving more patients is ongoing.
- Publication
Wounds UK, 2023, Vol 19, Issue 2, p80
- ISSN
1746-6814
- Publication type
Academic Journal