CuroCell® IQ
With focus on patient centered care
Healthcare is facing complex challenges due to an aging population and reduced healthcare resources. CuroCell® IQ has been developed to allow professionals to focus on patient-centered care. Using AI and high precision sensors, the system continiously monitors the patient’s weight, height, and position, adapting to individual needs.
CuroCell® IQ with The Pulsating Mode™ is developed to improve comfort and stability by reducing movements and fluctuations in the mattress. In addition, the silent running of the control unit enables conditions for undisturbed sleep and recuperation.
While prioritizing preventative care is crucial, the Pulsating Mode™ has also demonstrated efficacy as an aid in the actual treatment of pressure ulcers/injuries.
The Pulsating Mode™ has proven to be treating pressure ulcers in 30 days(1), compared to the expected healing time of up to 155 days.(2)
The Story
Healthcare is facing complex challenges due to an aging population and reduced healthcare resources.
The World Health Organization (WHO) projects a shortfall of 10 million healthcare workers globally by 2030, presenting significant challenges to delivery of quality healthcare.
These trends necessitate the multifaceted functionality of our solutions while at the same time enabling healthcare to dedicate more time to patient care.
To provide the best possible care for patients at risk of pressure ulcers/injuries, we must not only treat their medical conditions but also consider values that affect well-being and quality of life, such as reduced pain and improved comfort.
This is where CuroCell® IQ and the Pulsating Mode™ comes into play, as an innovative solution that addresses these factors powerfully, as an aid in preventing and treating pressure ulcers/injuries*.
With focus on patient centered care
CuroCell® IQ is a completely autonomous system that has been developed to allow professionals to focus on patient-centered care. Using AI and high precision sensors, the system autonomously monitors the individual’s weight, height, and position, adapting to individual needs.
If the patient shifts in position, the system reacts and adjusts the contact pressure between the patient and the mattress. The outcome is enhanced comfort, reduced risk of cell damage as well as decreased necessity for manual handling. This, in turn, simplifies the caregivers process, ensuring a smoother experience for all involved.
Prevention and treatment of PUs/PIs
While prioritizing preventative care is crucial, the Pulsating Mode™ has also demonstrated efficacy as an aid in the actual treatment of pressure ulcers/injuries. The Pulsating Mode™ has proven to be treating pressure ulcers in 30 days(1), compared to the expected healing time of up to 155 days(2).
The cost of pressure ulcer/injury care decreases significantly when these wounds can heal within a shorter timeframe. The time healthcare professionals need to dedicate to each patient decreases, freeing up resources that can be used more efficiently within the Healthcare system(8).
Undisturbed sleep and reduced pain
Sleep and a calm environment are key components for recovery and well-being, and it is during sleep that the cells in the body are built up(5)(6), promoting wound healing.
The Pulsating Mode™ is developed to improve comfort and stability by reducing movements and fluctuations in the mattress. In addition, the silent running of the control unit enables conditions for undisturbed sleep and recuperation. In a clinical study, the individuals reported pain reduction while lying on a mattress with the Pulsating Mode™. The same study also reported that the control unit was considered quiet by the participants.(1)
Reduced workload and enhanced patient safety
The control unit and support surface are CE-marked seperately. This signifies that if a control unit needs replacement, the individual unit can be replaced without replacing the entire system.
This approach aims to ensures a more sercure experience for the individual, with patient safety maintaining by avoiding unnecessary movements. Additionally, caregivers do not face extra workload or an increased risk of injury.
Due to the recirculation of air within the support surface, the system does not require continious operation. This reduces wear and tear, as well as a lower energy consumption, allowing us to offer a service-free system for the initial five years. This results in reduced time and cost investments in servicing, logistics and handling.
Technical specification
General
Control unit
CE-marking
Cleaning instruction
Wipe with cleaning agent and/or disinfectants.
Machine wash max 95 °C, tumble drying
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Documents
References
(1) Raepsaet, C., Zwaenepoel, E., Manderlier, B., Van Damme, N., Verhaeghe, S., Van Hecke, A., & Beeckman, D. (2021). A Fully Automated Pulsating Support System for Pressure Injury Prevention and Treatment in 10 Belgium Nursing Homes: An Observational Study. Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society, 48(2), 115–123. https://doi.org/10.1097/WON.0000000000000746
(2) Dealey, C., Posnett, J., & Walker, A. (2012). The cost of pressure ulcers in the United Kingdom. Journal of wound care, 21(6), 261–266. https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2012.21.6.261
(3) EN ISO 11201 Acoustics – Noise emitted by machinery and equipment – Determination of emission sound pressure levels”, SP 2018.
(4) ISO 3746:2010 ”Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure – Survey method using an enveloping measurement surface over a reflecting plane”
(5) Hsu et al., “Noise pollution in hospitals: Impacts on patients”, J. Clin. Out. Mgmt. 2012, vol 19, no 7, p301-309
(6) Johansson et al., “The sound environment in an ICU patient room – a content analysis of sound levels and patient experiences”, Intensive and Critical Care Nursing Journal, Oct 2012, 28(5), p.269-279
(7) European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance. Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline. The International Guideline. Emily Haesler (Ed). EPUAP/NPIAP/PPPIA: 2019.
(8) Wound Management and prevention, Volume 60 – Issue 1 – January 2014 ISSN 1943-2720. Providing Quality Skin and Wound Care for the Bariatric Patient: An Overview of Clinical Challenges.