Transair Paediatric Mattress replacement system evaluation

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Nursing
• Biomedical Engineering
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Limited availability of pressure-relieving equipment for pediatric patients.
• Existing equipment is often designed for neonates or adults, posing risks for older children.
• Children are at increased risk of pressure injury due to inappropriate support surfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the inadequacy of current pressure ulcer prevention tools for children.
• To introduce a novel pressure-relieving product designed for pediatric use.
• To address the challenges faced by nurses in providing safe care for children at risk of pressure injury.

Main Methods:

• Literature review on pediatric pressure ulcer prevention.
• Identification of a gap in specialized equipment for children.
• Introduction of a new pediatric-specific pressure-relieving device.

Main Results:

• Current pressure-relieving equipment is largely inappropriate for pediatric patients.
• Children face elevated risks of pressure injury when using adult-designed support systems.
• A new product designed for pediatric patients is now available.

Conclusions:

• There is a critical need for pediatric-specific pressure ulcer prevention equipment.
• The newly introduced product aims to mitigate risks and support nurses in pediatric care.
• Addressing this equipment gap is essential for upholding the duty of care in pediatric nursing.