Jewell Nursing Solutions Announces The New BackBone(tm) Positioning Wedge
The first positioning wedge designed to fit the human body
"See what a difference the shape makes" - Gwen Jewell, RN, BSN, CWS, CEAS, Designer of the BackBone Turning Wedge
Frequent turning to reduce pressure ulcer incidence has long been an established best practice paradigm. But to accomplish this critical intervention, nurses rarely have anything more sophisticated than simple pillows or hard foam wedges.
Issues with conventional 30 degree support devices
"There is so much more to supporting a person off her bony prominences than simply turning her 30 degrees" explains Gwen. "To achieve a sustained pressure reduction to all bony prominences, nurses must consider all the physiological aspects of positioning, including ergonomic alignment, circulation, and of course, successful offloading. The support needs to conform to the body, not the other way around".
Re Inventing Turn Therapy
The BackBone(tm) Turning Wedge is the result of 2 years of Jewell Nursing research and development. Based on the ground breaking bilaterally angled universal contoured design, The BackBone(tm) is the only 30 degree wedge available that is capable of conforming to the natural curvatures of the human body while circumventing the sacrum and coccyx.
The Science behind the design
The BackBone(tm) Turning Wedge is designed to provide effective bedbound pressure reduction by serving 7 key principals in the physiology of body positioning to minimize skin injury.
1. Bilateral tilt angle resolves 2 crucial functional dilemma's
a. Uniform lift for adequate offloading without excessive turn angle.
b. Anterior weighted force stability. Cushion fits under the patient, as opposed to the side. Patients body weight pushes down on the cushion, holding it in place. Unlike conventional wedges that can only support to the side of the patient, causing a lateral force that pushes the cushion away.
2. Circumvents the most problematic bony prominences; the sacrum, coccyx and vertebral spine
3.Contoured base conforms to accommodate the natural curvatures of the back and hips. Ergonomic and helps with back pain.
4. Maximized surface area contact for even pressure distribution and ergonomic comfort
5. Single piece and flexible use increases caregiver engagement related to reliability, versatility, convenience and ease of use.
6. Universality and economic. Multi-patient use in any care setting; OR, CT / MRI / Hyperbaric, Acute, SNF, Home. Multi-position support / float: Heels, hips, knees, elbows, head etc.
7. Infection and microclimate management: The support is completely enclosed in a soft, antimicrobial, moisture resistant and gas permeable cover. Skin friendly and durable. Easily cleaned with any institutional disinfectant.
The BackBone(tm) is the first positioning wedge on the market that is capable of providing sustained, safe pressure reduction AND universal application. Versatile, simple, practical, effective economical, comfortable. The BackBone(tm) is the best turning wedge in the world.