Foam support surface technology aims to enhance patient comfort and reduce risk of surface contamination in the emergency and perioperative departments.
Agiliti announced the launch of its new NP Line of stretcher support surfaces that are clinically engineered for safer patient care.
Compatible with the majority of acute care stretchers, the three non-powered support surfaces feature a breathable, four-way stretch top cover fabric and radio frequency-welded seams for enhanced durability and less risk of microbial infiltration.
“Stretcher pads are among the most used pieces of medical equipment in emergency and perioperative departments and subject to rapid wear and tear,” says Tim McCarty, general manager of beds and therapeutic support surfaces at Agiliti, in a release. “We designed the NP Line of stretcher support surfaces with features to help improve patient comfort, reduce the risk of contamination, and offer customers a highly durable surface option in their highest-volume environments.”
The NP Line includes the following products:
- NP Adjust ST, which features self-adjusting foam-filled air cells that respond to patient weight and movement. This aims to promote immersion, pressure redistribution, and comfort.
- NP Trio ST, which features three layers of foam and a sloped heel zone to support varying pressure redistribution needs.
- NP Duo ST, which features two layers of foam to provide consistent support from head to heel. The top layer of Visco foam is softer, while the firmer bottom layer adds stability and prevents bottoming out.
The NP Adjust ST and NP Trio ST also feature a CoreShield layer to protect internal components from contamination and a layer of CuPro copper- and gel-infused foam to help enhance microclimate by dissipating heat and moisture.
Research published by Agiliti shows that compromised surfaces pose nearly six times more risk for cross-contamination to patients. The NP Line is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of support surface technologies designed for more advanced care across multiple clinical settings.
Photo caption: NP Line
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