ATMOSAIR® WITH SELF ADJUSTING TECHNOLOGY™

ATMOSAIR WITH
SELF ADJUSTING
TECHNOLOGY
®
™
The only non-powered,
clinically and cost-effective
pressure redistribution
surface system with SAT.™
THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE:
Protecting the Skin in Medium to High Risk Patients
Pressure Ulcers: A Significant Issue
Pressure ulcers present a severe challenge for healthcare professionals globally, resulting in
increased morbidity and mortality, as well as compromised quality of life for many
patients. Pressure ulcers can also negatively impact healthcare facilities, resulting in
increased caregiver workloads, higher costs and longer patient hospital stays.
The 1999 NPUAP† pressure ulcer survey has established the following:1
15%
of patients within
hospitals have a
pressure ulcer
50%
4.6%
of patients with
a pressure ulcer
acquired it while
in the hospital
increase in overall
prevalence of pressure ulcers
from 1995
The 2005 EPUAP* pilot pressure ulcer study has established the following:2
18%
of patients within
hospitals have a
pressure ulcer
27%
of at-risk patients
received
no preventative
care
As a result, the healthcare industry is significantly impacted:
• Pressure ulcer incidence is becoming a key indicator of care
• Pressure ulcer development increases a patient’s risk of further complications
(e.g., nosocomial infections, pain, delayed healing)
• Healthcare providers are subject to increasing liability cases
• Increasing focus from high-level key opinion leaders, opinion groups and the media
† National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (USA)
* European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
1 Amlung, S. PhD, et al. The 1999 National Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Survey: A Benchmarking Approach. Advances in Skin & Wound
Care. 14(6): 297-301, November/December 2001.
2 Vanderwee, K. MA RN et al. Pressure Ulcer Prevalence In Europe: A Pilot Study. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. 13(2):
227–235, 2007.
Clinical Considerations: Risk of Pressure Ulcer Development
Pressure ulcers can originate from a variety of environmental
factors, including:
Pressure
A result of immobility, applied pressure compresses the body tissue
between the support surface and a patient’s bony prominences.
Clinical issue: Occludes capillary blood flow resulting in tissue
damage.
Shear
Skin shear occurs when opposite forces acting parallel to the skin
surface cause the skin to stretch or tear from the underlying connective tissue.
Clinical issue: Causes capillaries to elongate, diminishing
blood flow and resulting in tissue damage.
Friction
Friction is the resistance to motion of the external tissue sliding in a
direction parallel to the support surface.
Clinical issue: Leads to epidermal stripping resulting in tissue
damage.
THE KCI SOLUTION:
A t m o s A i r w i t h S e l f A d j u s t i n g Te c h n o l o g y™ ( S AT ™ )
®
Designed to Relieve Pressure, Shear and Friction
in Medium to High Risk Patients
The AtmosAir® with SAT™ is a non-powered, self adjusting pressure redistribution system
that helps prevent and treat pressure ulcers. Using only atmospheric pressure, Self Adjusting
Technology™ delivers pressure relief for patients without the need for power.
Provides Continuous Non-Powered Therapy
Non-powered SAT ™ ensures no interruption of
therapy, even during a power outage,
so patients receive continuous care.
Helps Prevent Friction and Shear
As pressure reduces, body surface area
contact increases, reducing shear and
friction on the patient’s skin as well as
the risk of pressure ulcer development.
Helps Relieve Pressure
SAT ™ system automatically distributes
weight to relieve pressure by increasing
body surface area contact, thus minimising
the risk of pressure ulcer development.
Self Adjusting Technology™
• Maintains consistency of care. Multiple, non-powered air cylinders
and interconnected valves automatically regulate.
• Administers customised therapy. Independent air cylinders.
• Provides enhanced ease-of-use. Non-powered intake and
exhaust valves vent to the atmosphere.
Delivers Trusted Clinical Outcomes
Over 2.5 million patients* treated.
Comfortable for Patients, Easy for Caregivers
• Features designed to support seating, shoulder,
sacrum, leg and heel
• Made from durable and breathable material to
manage moisture
• Bactericidal core material to prevent contamination
• Easy to train, use and maintain3
• Non-powered technology eliminates running costs,
unnecessary alarms and system breakdowns
* Based on estimations from KCI internal statistical calculation for placements between 2004-2007. Estimate assumes average length of
stay based on AHA Trendwatch Chartbook 2007 (Chart 3.5) multiplied by KCI internal acute care sales data @ 50% product utilisation.
3 Nixon J., Nelson E.A., Cranny G., Iglesias C.P., Hawkins K., Cullum N.A., et al. Pressure Relieving Support Surfaces: A Randomised
Evaluation. Health Technology Assessment. 10(22): 2006.
T H E K C I C O M M I T M E N T:
Improving Patient Outcomes
Your Partner in Pressure Ulcer Management
KCI is a global medical company leading the industry with therapies that help the healing
process and help reduce complications. As your partner in the prevention and treatment of
pressure ulcers, our goal is to help improve clinical outcomes while reducing the overall
cost of care with clinical technologies, education programmes and support services.
Case Study
Pressure
Ulcer
Incidence
Pressure
Ulcer
Incidence
40%
Community Medical Center
Missoula, Montana
Since purchasing AtmosAir®
30%
mattresses in 2002, Community
Medical Center saw a 100%
20%
decrease in their incidence rate
10%
in 2003.*
0%
2000
2003
*Facility case study on file and available on request.
Results may not be typical and may vary.
5-year non-prorated warranty
Specifications: Patient Weight Capacity: 227 kg
Product Net Weight: 13.6 kg
TheraTex™ or Recovery5™ cover material option
Note: AtmosAir® Mattress Replacement System (MRS) units have specific indications, contraindications, safety
information and instructions for use. Please consult product labelling and instructions for use prior to use.
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