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Nursing burns on special beds. Practical note.

S M Barker1, R Crane

  • 1Burns Unit, Leicester Royal Infirmary, England.

Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery
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The Clinitron Flotation bed and Mediscus Low Air Loss Bed effectively prevent pressure sores in burn patients. Clinitron excels at drying wet burns, while Mediscus offers superior positioning for dry or dressed wounds.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Engineering
  • Burn Care
  • Wound Management

Background:

  • Pressure sores are a significant complication in burn patient care.
  • Specialized support surfaces are crucial for preventing pressure-related injuries.
  • The Clinitron Flotation bed and Mediscus Low Air Loss Bed are advanced therapeutic surfaces used in burn units.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the relative merits of the Clinitron Flotation bed and the Mediscus Low Air Loss Bed.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of each bed in the nursing care of burn patients.
  • To identify specific advantages and disadvantages of each bed in different burn wound scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of two specialized support surfaces: Clinitron Flotation bed and Mediscus Low Air Loss Bed.

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  • Assessment of pressure sore prevention capabilities.
  • Evaluation of specific features relevant to burn wound management, including drying effects and patient positioning.

    • Main Results:

    • Both the Clinitron and Mediscus beds demonstrate excellent efficacy in preventing pressure sores.
    • The Clinitron bed offers a significant drying effect, beneficial for wet burns, especially when both anterior and posterior surfaces are affected.
    • The Mediscus bed, lacking a drying effect, is advantageous for dry or dressed wounds and features a tilt mechanism for easy patient positioning.

    Conclusions:

    • The Clinitron Flotation bed is particularly advantageous for managing wet burns due to its drying capability, ideal for exposure treatment.
    • The Mediscus Low Air Loss Bed is more versatile for positioning patients with dry or dressed burns, enhancing patient comfort and nurse efficiency.
    • Selection between the Clinitron and Mediscus beds depends on the specific stage and characteristics of the burn wound and the required patient positioning.