Air Therapy Support Surface Quick Reference
MEDILOGIX exclusively provides Pressure Guard®Therapeutic Support Surfaces from Span-America.
All Pressure Guardmodels:
• Are indicated for the prevention of pressure injuries for residents at high-risk
• Are indicated for treatment of stage 1-4 pressure injuries (including multiples)
• Deliver powered pressure redistribution
• Maintain inflation during power interruptions and transport
PressureGuard APM2
Alternating Pressure and Lateral Rotation Therapy
• Weight Limit: 350 lbs.
PressureGuard Protocol
Microclimate Management (LAL) and Alternating Pressure Therapy
• Weight limit: 400 lbs.
PressureGuard Easy Air LR
Microclimate Management (LAL), Alternating Pressure & Lateral Rotation Therapy
• Weight Limit: 500lbs.
Indicated for residents with stabilized (4-6 weeks post-op) flaps and grafts when used in Floator AlternatingPressure modes and based on MD-recommended flap/graft pressure management schedule.
Also available for bariatric residents:
Bariatric APM
• Alternating Pressure
• Weight Limit: 750 lbs.
Easy Air XL
• Microclimate Management (LAL)
• Alternating Pressure
• Weight Limit: 1000 lbs.
SUPPORT SURFACE ALGORITHM
This algorithm is meant as a guide, not a substitute for clinical judgment. It should be used only as an adjunct to a full patient assessment, and should not preclude the use of any product positioned higher on the algorithm.
Does the patient have multiple Stage 2 and any Stage 3/ 4
pressure injuries (ulcers) (other than on the heels)?
YES?
PressureGuard APM2 PressureGuardAPM2 Safety Supreme
(raised edges for fall risk) PressureGuard APM Bariatric (> 500 lbs.)
* For residents with excessive sweating use: PressureGuard Protocol
For stabilized Flaps/grafts use: PressureGuard Easy Air LR (Lateral Rotation)
PressureGuard Easy Air XL(> 500 lbs.)
NO
Geo‐Matrress® Series
*Purchase Foam Mattresses or Short Term Rental only*
Notes/Clinical References:
1. Follow the surgeon’s recommended schedule for graduated issue loading, including specific guidelines regarding duration and repositioning. Avoid sliding the resident on the surface during repositioning, ADLs & transfers. Source: Wound Care Practice. Sheffield, P. 1st edition, 2004, Chapter 17, P. 345. Other Span surfaces may be appropriate if used according to the guidelines.
2. In situations where positioning on the pressure injury (ulcer) cannot be avoided (e.g. the individual has multiple injuries [ulcers] on multiple surfaces), limit the amount of time the individual is positioned on the injury (ulcer). Source: NPUAP/EPUAP Pressure Ulcer Prevention & Treatment, Clinical Practice Guideline, p. 66‐67.
3. Heel injuries (ulcers) are difficult to heal and should be elevated off of the bed. Consider using Heel Manager™ or other Span positioners.
4. UltraMax may also be appropriate for multiple Stage 2 or single Stage3 pressure injuries (ulcers), and Max, Plus, Pro, Wings, Atlas, or 350 may be appropriate for single Stage 2 pressure injuries (ulcers), based on the full assessment of skin status and repositioning required, according to best clinical practice and judgment.
Arabic numbers are now used in the names of the stages instead of Roman numerals. The term “pressure injury” replaces “pressure ulcer” in the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Pressure Injury Staging System according to the NPUAP. NPUAP press release 4/13/16