TotalCare Spo2rt Brochure EN - Hill-Rom

ProductsContinuous Lateral Rotation TherapyContinuous Lateral Rotation Therapyas delivered by TotalCare SpO 2RT ® TherapySystem utilises Hill-Rom’s patented rotationsystem using sequential deflation of the airsacs to provide passive but effective bodymovement, resulting in continuouschanges to areas of lung dependencyand mobilisation of pulmonary secretionsand blood flow.The impact of this non-invasive therapy is now recognised as being effectivein reducing the incidence and severity of nosocomial pneumonia and lowerrespiratory tract infections, and in aiding in the management of patientswith oxygenation based disorders. 4,5Continuous Lateral Rotation Therapy has been demonstrated to be effectivein helping to reduce the number of ventilator days and length of stay inboth the critical care department and the hospital. 6,7,8Prone PositioningThe prone position is becoming commonly used to manage patients withacute lung injury and adult respiratory distress syndrome 9 , reports suggestusing the prone position can improve oxygenation 10,11 . TotalCare SpO 2RT ®Therapy System allows patients to be nursed in the prone position.Percussion and Vibration TherapiesA “hands off” option to aid in the mobilisation of retainedsecretions when “hands on” chest physiotherapy is contraindicated.Proven effective and well tolerated 12 , it has been suggested that whencombined with continuous lateral rotation therapy secretion clearancein patients with large secretion volumes is increased 12 .Turn Assist TM featureHill-Rom’s Turn Assist TM feature safely and gently turns the patientonto his/her side for care procedures thus reducing the numberof caregivers required and the resultant risk of injury.Turn Assist TMfeatureAdvanced zoned pressure reliefTotalCare SpO 2RT ® Therapy Systemhas a two-layer surface that providesoptimal zoned pressure relief evenduring continuous lateral rotationtherapy.Optirest ®This therapy mode offers a wavelike motion to enhance comfort andprovide a calming relaxing sensationfor patients at risk of sensory overload.