How can pressure sores be prevented?

Pressure ulcers are common in about 10% of patients hospitalized. 60% of pressure ulcers appear in patients over the age of 70. In nursing homes, the incidence varies, but can reach up to 50%.

One way to avoid pressure linens is to use silk-like fabrics, such as Parafricta.

Parafricta® medical textiles have been clinically proven to reduce the incidence of damage to the skin and pressure sore, help heal injured skin and existing pressure sore, help maintain the dressing of the wound, allow the patient easier movement and ease the patient's repositioning. Watch a short video (3:33 min ') Explaining how a pressure sore is formed and how Parafricta® medical textiles prevent the formation of a pressure sore and treat an existing wound -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=MOI8czc2jik

If so, what is a pressure sore? A pressure sore is a wound or ulcer that usually occurs as a result of frictional pressure and shear forces, in patients confined to a bed or wheelchair. Pressure ulcers usually form in areas where pressure is applied to the bone while lying down or sitting. For example, in the pelvis, in the tail bone, in the skull or in the ankle.

Some research facts about pressure sores:

• The incidence of pressure ulcers is on the rise.
80-95% of preventable pressure sores.
Treatment of pressure ulcers requires an average duration of hospitalization of 25 days.
Incidence and treatment of pressure ulcer are an indicator of effective treatment.
Who is at high risk of developing a pressure sore?
• Patients who are unable to position themselves easily and involuntarily slip on the bed or chair.
• Presence of evidence of early signs of skin breakdown, such as reddish skin, abrasion or blisters.
• Loss of sensation of risk areas, such as the heel or buttocks, for example due to diabetic neuropathy, stroke or nerve blockage.
• Patients who are lying down or sitting motionless, especially for extended periods of time. Ways to prevent pressure sores:
• Location - Maintaining guides that reduce friction and / or pressure in high-risk areas.
• Preserving the skin, it is important to maintain the moisture of the skin. Daily inspection and follow-up.
• Use of preventative bandages.
• Use of silk-like fabrics.

We at Restart Therapy are constantly looking for the most effective solutions for its clients. We consider it of paramount importance to increase awareness, distribution and make recommendations on a variety of solutions, methods and products that can significantly improve the health and quality of life of our customers.

If so, get to know Parafricta® Medical Products - clothing and bedding with a low coefficient of friction. The company's products are widely used in home, sheltered housing or hospital throughout Europe, and today they are also available in Israel, for the same price!

The Israeli company MedTex is the sole importer of Parafricta products (attached photo):
1. Heel protector - protects the whole foot and ankle, can be easily grooved and easily removed for examination of the skin / wound
2. Bottom - A bottom made of two layers of low-friction fabric that slide on top of each other and on the skin to moderate the forces of friction. Can also be used over a diaper.
3. Sheet - Standard size suitable for a single / double mattress, facilitates changes of position actively or passively on the bed. Also available in Pillowcase. A fabric sheet of any size can also be purchased and adapted to any surface, especially a chair seat.
4. Double-sided non-slip sheet - made of fabric with a low coefficient of friction and coated with silicone on both sides.

In addition, Parafricta® products are easy and simple to use, allow normal skin examination without adhesives, and all products are washable, and reusable.

The English Health Organization (NICE) has examined the efficiency and cost savings and published a document (www.nice.org.uk/guidance/mtg20).

For more information about the products, visit the MedTex website - www.medtex.co.il or call 050-7213213