A world without pressure ulcers

 

SUPPORTING LIFE

We make your job easier

Knowing that our medical devices make a difference for patients and residents every day makes us proud.

Positioning

If a person makes too few spontaneous movements, there’s an increased risk of pressure injuries.

Our solutions

Here you find more information about our solutions that we offer to the market.

Sustainability

Together with healthcare, Care of Sweden wants to create conditions for a sustainable development.

TOGHETHER WE MAKE IT POSSIBLE

Care of Sweden has an ambitious vision; to eliminate pressure ulcers. In addition to human suffering, pressure ulcers also contribute to an increased workload for healthcare professionals. Therefore, more pressure ulcers need to be prevented in time.

For over twenty years, we have delivered safe and innovative solutions so that healthcare can achieve good clinical and economic results. Most pressure ulcers can be prevented and together we make it possible.

Worth reading

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How can I tell when the mattresses need to be replaced?

2020-03-30

Lying on old and worn out mattresses can have a very negative impact on the body and could even give rise to pressure ulcers. As the foam in the mattress shiftes and ages beyond its techical lifespan…

A success story from Trosa municipality in Sweden

2020-11-17

– “I called around yesterday morning and found out that there are currently no pressure ulcers in elderly care homes in Trosa,” says Occupational Therapist Ulrika Nilsson

Back injured Rasmus doesn’t have to worry about pain during golf tours

2019-11-05

Seven years ago, Rasmus Lia was in a serious skiing accident where he severely hurt his hip and back. After a long period of rehabilitation, he found a new passion for handigolf. Among other achievements,

Care of Sweden product development

Infection control – more important than ever

2021-02-19

Today, due to the pandemic situation, the focus on cross infection prevention and infection control is higher than ever and of course, the focus is also on keeping the mattress clean and disinfect it between users(1).

Questions and Answers

What is the difference between a replacement mattress and a overlay mattress?

A replacement mattress can be placed directly on the bed base. An overlay mattress, for the safety of the care recipient, requires an underlying support surface with our recommendation of 6cm height.
Our support surfaces

How do I know which support surface to choose?

The choice of support surface should be based on a comprehensive and carefully conducted risk assessment that takes into account the patient’s individual needs and health condition.

WHEN SHOULD I CONDUCT A MATTRESS AUDIT?

We recommend conducting a mattress audit regularly from a health economic and hygienic perspective. More information on how to conduct a mattress audit can be found here:
Learn more about mattress auditing
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