Wound Care


VIDEO – Blue Chip Showcases Airus

Blue Chip gives HMEB a walkthrough of its air-fluidized therapy system at Medtrade.

How to Match Mattress Types to Patient Wound Care Needs

The population of bariatric patients is increasing, and so to is the need for providers to sell mattresses that prevent and help treat wounds for patients that spend a good deal of time in bed.

Airus

Call Out the Big Guns

Call Out the Big Guns

Air-fluidized therapy comes to HME providers courtesy of Blue Chip Medical’s Airus.

Tailor-Made Wound Care

Tailor-Made Wound Care

When it comes to pressure sores, bariatric patients are at greater risk due to their size and immobility. HMEs need to keep pace with technological advances in order to offer bariatric patients the kind of tailor-made solutions that give them a fighting chance against debilitating wounds.

Pressure Wound Staging

A quick summary of The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel pressure sore staging guidelines.

First-Hand Expertise

After undergoing life-changing gastric bypass surgery seven and a half years ago to combat the results of a thyroidectomy, his “walking in his customers’ shoes” helps guide his company’s production of bariatric products.

Synergy Spectrum

Staying Safely Seated

Bariatric Seating and Wound Care



Pressure Sores

How to Assess and Prevent Pressure Sores for Geriatric Patients

When it comes to the elderly, pressure sores become more prominent. Here is what you need to know about assessing and preventing pressure sores for geriatric patients.

Negative Pressure Wound Devices Draw FDA Concern

FDA says it has received six death reports, 77 injury reports associated with NPWT devices.

Knowledge Is Power

By fostering a free flow of information between referral partners and patients, HME providers can help ensure prevention and treatment of foot wounds.

How to Prevent Pressure Sores in Mobility Patients

There are multiple ways HME providers can work with physicians and other caregivers to help prevent pressure wounds in mobility patients. Here are some key considerations.

Matching Mattresses to Patient Needs

What do providers need to consider form a wound care perspective?

HMEs Expect Sleep Revenue to Grow by 9 Percent

Q2 2009 HME Business, Wachovia study shows growth expectations for next 12 months slightly down from Q4 2008 survey.

Sleep Market Poised for 10% Growth over next 12 Months

Read the results from the Q4 2008 HME Business, Wachovia sleep and wound care survey.

HME Business, Wachovia Release Sleep, Wound Care Survey

Providers expect sleep revenue growth to be slightly down from past survey.

Product Premier: Blue Chip Power-Pro VW Elite

Blue Chip’s Power-Pro VW Elite bariatric mattress combines variable width convenience with durability and wound prevention features.

Webinars & Webcasts

Overcoming Mobility Audits

Keys to Understanding, Responding & Coming Out Ahead

From widespread pre-payment reviews to post-payment audits, mobility Jim Stephensonfunding expert Jim Stephenson, CMC, Invacare Corp., will give you insight into how auditors work and will share practical, hands-on advice on how to improve your own auditing track record.

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