Curera® Rectangular Pillow
Pillows to provide support in multiple positions
Movement serves as a protective mechanism against pressure ulcers and other bed-related complications. Individuals with decreased sensation, limited mobility, and/or altered consciousness may lack the ability to respond to the body’s warning signals, such as pain or discomfort.
In such situations, individuals may need support and relief in lying and sitting position. Our product series of positioning pillows is used as an aid to relieve pressure and provide support during positioning and position changes, benefiting both the individual and the caregiver. Regular, minor adjustments in position are often enough to ensure proper blood circulation(1), thereby reducing the risk of pressure ulcers.
Example of positioning
Curera® Rectangular Pillow is a versatile pillow in several sizes that can be used in lying and lateral position to support the back, arms, legs, knees, and ankles, and in lying position with the aim to facilitate breathing.
Positioning Guide
Positioning pillows can be used to relieve pressure and position the individual based on their diagnosis, needs, and general condition. Keep in mind that relief should be as even as possible, and a change in position always results in increased pressure on another part of the body(5).
You can learn more about positioning and get specific tips in our positioning guide.
Example of positioning with Curera® Rectangular Pillow.
Covers for comfort and hygiene
Curera® positioning pillows have a fixed outer cover in blue cotton. The positioning pillows are available with a cotton cover for extra comfort, or a liquidproof hygiene cover for easy cleaning.
The liquidproof hygiene cover is manufactured in a four-way stretch(2)(3) fabric to reduce the risk of shear forces, and is vapour-permeable(4) to lower the risk of skin maceration. The hygiene cover also features a liquidproof zipper.
Technical specification
General
Available covers
Cotton cover
Cleaning instructions
Inner pillow: Machine wash at max. 95 °C. Can be tumble-dried or dried in an airing cupboard; avoid over-drying. For faster
drying, run the spin cycle three or four times.
Cotton cover: Machine wash at max. 70 °C.
Videos
Documents
IFU and Product Sheet
Brochures
References
(1) Lindholm, C. (2018). Sår (4 uppl). Studentlitteratur.
(2) CDC (2003), Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care facilities, updated 2019.
(3) SS 876 00 20:2017, Healthcare textiles – Mattresses – Specifications and requirements.
(4) SS-EN ISO 15496:2004, DIN 53122-1.
(5) 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