Introducing a KomfiTilt lateral tilting device
If you have a disability, experience limited mobility; are recovering from an injury or surgery, or are caring for someone who is experiencing any of the above, a KomfiTilt lateral tilting device could help.
When should you use/introduce a KomfiTilt lateral tilting device?
Introducing a KomfiTilt lateral tilting device
A lateral tilting system, such as that offered by KomfiTilt, should be used when a patient is at high risk of developing pressure ulcers; is unable to reposition themselves regularly, or experiences discomfort from prolonged pressure on specific areas of their body, particularly when manual turning is difficult or not feasible such as significantly limited mobility.
Situations or circumstances where lateral tilting systems should be used or introduced include:
High risk of pressure ulcers: patients with limited mobility, significant medical conditions affecting their skin integrity, or those who are bedridden for extended periods are at high risk of pressure sores & ulcers and would therefore benefit greatly from a lateral tilting system.
Difficulty with manual turning & positioning: a KomfiTilt lateral tilting device can be used when a caregiver struggles to manually reposition a patient. This could be due to a number of different reasons such as the patient’s size, weight, or medical complications.
Pain from pressure points: a lateral tilting system can also be introduced to relieve pressure on especially bony or vulnerable areas of the body like the hips, sacrum, and heels, in order to prevent discomfort from pressure and potential skin breakdown.
Prevention of complications: a KomfiTilt can also be used to help to prevent other complications like pneumonia, pulmonary atelectasis, and contractures associated with prolonged immobility. They achieve this by facilitating the gentle movement of the patient.
Improves sleep quality: a lateral tilting system can also be used by those who wake during the night where they can’t move, and may experience numbness in areas of the body.
About KomfiTilt lateral tilting systems
The Vikta KomfiTilt lateral tilting systems Edition 3 and Edition 5.0 have been designed to offload and redistribute the user’s body weight, promoting the prevention of pressure areas forming and improving tissue viability.
The lateral tilting system has been created for individuals at risk of developing pressure injuries.
KomfiTilt Edition 3 lateral tilting system
KomfiTilt Edition 3 is a uniquely designed lateral turning system that offloads and redistributes weight from high-risk pressure areas for those at risk of developing pressure injuries.
The movement of the KomfiTilt lateral tilting system also stimulates both the blood & lymphatic flow to promote reperfusion, oxygenation, and wound healing.
This exceptional quality lateral tilting system boasts the capability to fit beds from 80 to 120cm, with a weight capacity of 50 stone, and is easily adjustable, making the KomfiTilt adept to aid a broad scope of patients, whilst aiding a plethora of ailments.
With its discreet under mattress design, it can be used alongside an existing bed set up with no real disruption. What’s more, its non-slip strips ensure it stays securely under the user.
The alternating cycle times allow the high-risk pressure areas to be relieved and keeps the patient comfortable throughout.
KomfiTilt Edition 5.0 lateral tilting system
The Vikta KomfiTilt Edition 5.0 lateral tilting system has been designed to offload and redistribute the users body weight. Promoting the prevention of pressure areas forming and improving tissue viability; the advanced lateral tilting system for those at risk of developing pressure injuries.
Alongside this, the movement of the KomfiTilt lateral tilting system stimulates both the blood & lymphatic flow to promote reperfusion, oxygenation, and wound healing.
The functions of the KomfiTilt 5.0 lateral system can be adjusted with the faceplate buttons to suit the patient’s specific requirements.
Lateral Turning Systems or CLRT, are commonly used to assist with the healing or prevention of pressure sores/pressure ulcers forming on the body by the continuous movement of the blood and lymph flow, improving tissue viability on those more vulnerable areas of the skin.
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