Skincair is suitable for approximately 25% of nursing home residents and 15-20% of residents of institutions for disabled persons. The indications that make Skincair suitable for approximately 25% of nursing home residents and 15-20% of residents of institutions for the disabled, are further elaborated below.
The main indications for Skincair are:
- Clients at risk/imminent pressure ulcer
- Less mobile residents (partly class B, especially classes C, D and partly E)
– need an active lifter and/or
– need help getting out of bed and/or
– in case of heavy physical strain for care - Clients with movability, skin and perspiration problems
- Palliative phase residents
In detail, they are the following specific indications:
- Unrest that manifests itself in moving a lot and sliding in bed
- Need support with transfers in and out of bed and turning in bed
- Poor nutritional status (BMI < 20 or more than 3 kilos in one month)
- At risk of/imminent pressure ulcers (grade 1 and 2) and having initial pressure ulcers grade 1 and 2
- Skin problems (blemishes, psoriasis, eczema)
- Neurological disorders (CVA, Parkinson’s, MS, ALS, Huntington, Spinal cord injury)
In detail, they are the following specific indications:
In addition, Skincair strongly contributes to better and calmer sleep with mental and neurological disorders. Various neurological and mental disorders – think of Alzheimer’s and dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Huntington’s disease, Little’s disease, Restless legsand Guillian Barré – have a disturbed night’s sleep as a side effect. Frequently heard complaints at night are restless legs, excessive mobility, shaking, heat, stiffness and difficulty turning and moving.
Depending on their condition, many people also have difficulty moving in bed or moving around too much or uncontrolled, which can cause skin problems and chafing.
Skincair provides relief from many of these discomforts; it helps people better despite their complaints and more relaxed (by) sleeping, makes turning and moving in bed easier and heat and against excessive sweating.
Skincair contributes to improving sleeping and movement comfort in the following situations:
The elasticity of the 3D structure provides great laying and movement comfort. People can focus on a Skincair 3D medical fitted sheet often relaxes better because the special bed textile product has an excellent resilience, ensures good weight distribution and precisely conforms itself to the contours of the body.
In addition, the material does not fold and it remains tight fitted around the mattress. Even if you adjust the height of the head or foot of your bed, the material will not wrinkle or fold under your body. The Skincair moves flexibly so that it remains even and supports your body so that you do not slide down when adjusting the height of your bed.
- Chronic pain
- Rehabilitation (depending on the problem)
- Muscle contractures
- Rheumatic conditions
- In terminal phase/palliative, more comfort
- Excessive perspirationsweating
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Example of the correct pressure
distribution when a user receives
care with the Skincair 3D medical
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Satin soft medical fitted sheet with strong ventilating effect
For many people with movement and neurological problems such as Parkinson’s and MS, satin bedding is often chosen to increase mobility in bed. However, a disadvantage of this material is that it can seriously disturb the microclimate; it quickly becomes hot and humid, making it more difficult to lie down or turn over in bed. In addition, it strengthens any heat intolerance (thermosensitivity) in MS patients, which causes a worsening of the complaints.
The Skincair material is as soft as satin and has the same benefits for more freedom of movement, but with sufficient ventilation to keep the bed dry and fresh, even in case of excessive nocturnal sweating. It also appears that due to the increase in movement options, less effort is required when moving, which means that people perspire less. In Parkinson’s disease in particular, the ability to turn and lie down decreases in a later phase of the disease and it is very pleasant for the patient to move with less effort and less perspiration. Finally, the checkered pattern forms air chambers on which you lie. This is not only comfortable, but at the same time reduces resistance and friction with the skin. Combined with the smooth surface, this makes it easier to move and turn in bed and prevents skin irritation and problems.