Ask the Expert Archive
Topic: Microclimate Management
Q: What is the name of the technology that reduces the risk of moisture associated skin damage and comes as standard on the Virtuoso dynamic mattress range?
A: Microclimate Management
In the context of pressure ulcers, microclimate usually refers to skin temperature and moisture conditions at the skin-support surface interface. Virtuoso helps maintain the natural thermoregulation by the air circulation. It helps manage humidity of a patient’s skin in order to help prevent or assist in the treatment of tissue damage related to moisture on the skin, in accordance with NICE Clinical Guidance.
For further information please contact: Jennifer Sherman, Senior Clinician, LINET UK
07825 383177
Topic: Physiological effects of Automated Lateral Tilt
Q: "What are the physiological effects of Automated Lateral Tilt on patients with severe ARDS or severe Covid19?"
A: See the video here: Our Expert Says
For further information please contact: Jennifer Sherman, Senior Clinician, LINET UK
07825 383177
COVID-19 | Linet UK Educational Resources:
Webinar on how to properly handle patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)with industry leader Prof Marcelo Amato, MD, PhD
This seminar covers how to properly handle patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) resulting, for example, from COVID-19; how to use electrical impedance tomography (EIT) in patient positioning and how it can help improve lung function. The webinar was held on March 20 with world-renowned leader in the field, the Brazilian pneumonologist Prof Marcelo Amato, MD, PhD.
Please see the webinar HERETopic: Early Mobility in the ICU
We asked LINET UK:
Q: "How can we minimise the loss of functional abilities and reduce length of hospital stay?"
A: LINET Early Mobilisation focusses on four levels to aid the mobility process.
Each level utilises key functionality of the Multicare Critical Care Bed:
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ALT, 30°STOP and 45°STOP
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Orthopnoeic Chair, Reverse Trendelenburg
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Mobilisation button, Mobilift
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Mobilift and Lateral tilt
Meet the Expert
Victoria Walker RGN
Vicky joined LINET UK in 2016 bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience within the medical device industry. In 2018 she took on the role of Clinical Manager supporting the clinical team and strategic aspect of the business, focusing on the Critical Care environment and the key benefits and features Multicare can offer both patients and staff.
Vicky has been a qualified Adult Nurse for over 20 years with her back ground in Theatre Nursing starting as a scrub nurse enjoying laparoscopic surgery, before moving across and specialising as an anaesthetic practitioner. In 2009 she decided to move into the healthcare industry focusing on training and education.
Got further questions for Vicky? Contact vicky.walker@linet.uk.com for more information.