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Australia
KCI Medical Australia Pty Ltd.
Level 7
15 Orion Road
Lane Cove West
NSW 2066
Australia
General Administration
Tel
+61 (0) 2 9422 4322 or Toll Free
Fax
+61 (0) 2 9422 4344
Toll Free
1 800 815 529
National Call Centre for orders
Tel
1300 KCI VAC (1300 524 822)
Fax
1800 KCI VAC (1800 524 822)
www.kci-medical.com
Austria
KCI Austria GmbH
Franz-Heider-Gasse 3
A-1230 Wien
Austria
24h Cust. Service +43 1 86 330
Fax
+43 1 86 3306
www.kci-medical.com
Belgium
KCI Medical Belgium bvba
Ambachtslaan 1031
3990 Peer
Belgium
Freephone 0800 73411
Freefax
0800 73415
Int. Tel
+32 (0)30 635 58 85
Int. Fax
+32 (0)30 637 76 90
www.kci-medical.com
Canada
KCI Medical Canada Inc.
95 Topflight Drive
Mississauga
Ontario L5S 1Y1
Canada
Toll free
1 800 668 5403
Tel
1 905 565 7187
Fax
1 905 565 7270
www.kci-medical.com
Denmark
KCI Medical ApS
Nybrovej 83
DK-2820 Gentofte
Denmark
Tel
+45 3990 0180
Fax
+45 3990 1498
www.kci-medical.com
France
Laboratoire KCI Médical s.a.r.l.
Parc Technopolis
17, Avenue du Parc
91380 Chilly Mazarin
France
Tél
+ 33 (0)1 69 74 71 71
Fax
+ 33 (0)1 69 74 71 72 – Service Clients
Fax
+ 33 (0)1 69 74 71 73 – Administration
www.kci-medical.com
Germany
KCI Medizinprodukte GmbH
Hagenauer Strasse 47
D-65203 Wiesbaden
Germany
24h Cust. Service
Freephone 0800 783 3524
Freefax
0800 329 3524
Int. Tel
+49 611 33 5 44 700
Int. Fax
+49 611 33 5 44 759
www.kci-medical.com
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Ireland
KCI Medical Ltd.
H17 Centrepoint Business Park
New Nangor Road
Dublin 12
Ireland
24h Cust. Service 1 800 33 33 77
Phone
+353 (1) 465 9510
Fax
+353 (1) 465 9500
www.kci-medical.com
Switzerland
KCI Medical GmbH
Ifangstrasse 91
CH-8453 Rümlang-Zürich
Switzerland
24h Cust. Service +41 0848 848 900
Fax Cust. Service +41 0848 848 901
Main
+41 43 455 3000
Fax
+41 43 455 3020
www.kci-medical.com
Italy
KCI Medical Srl
Via Meucci, 1
20090 Assago (MI)
Italy
24h Cust. Service +39 02 457 174 218
Tel
+39 02 457 174 1
Fax
+39 02 457 174 210
www.kci-medical.com
The Netherlands
KCI Europe Holding B.V.
Parktoren, 6th Floor
Van Heuven Goedhartlaan 11
PO Box 129
1180 AC Amstelveen
The Netherlands
Tel
+31 (0) 20 426 0000
Fax
+31 (0) 20 426 0099
www.kci-medical.com
Japan
KCI KK
Kioicho Bldg, 5F
3–12, Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 102-0094
Japan
Tel
+81 3 3230 3854
Fax
+81 3 3230 3856
www.kci-medical.com
Norway
KCI Medical AS
Nye Vakåsvei 12
NO-1395 Hvalstad
Norway
Tel
+47 66 84 5100
Fax
+47 66 84 5099
www.kci-medical.com
Singapore
KCI Medical Asia Pte Ltd.
50 Ubi Crescent #01-01
Singapore 408568
Tel
+65 6742 6686
Fax
+65 6749 6686
Toll Free
1 800 742 9929
www.kci-medical.com
South Africa
KCI Medical South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Block 6 · Thornhill Park
94 Bekker Road · Midrand 1685
South Africa
24h Cust. Service +27 82 494 2984
Tel
+27 11 315 0445
Fax
+27 11 315 1757
www.kci-medical.com
Spain
KCI Clinic Spain, S.L.
c/ Labradores, manzana 25, nave 5
Pol. Ind. ”Urb. Prado del Espino“
28660 Boadilla del Monte (Madrid)
Spain
Tel
+34 902 100 835
Fax
+34 902 200 835
www.kci-medical.com
Sweden
KCI Medical AB
Pyramidvägen 9A
SE-169 56 Solna
Sweden
Tel
+46 8 544 996 90
Fax
+46 8 544 996 91
www.kci-medical.com
KCI Medical B.V.
Duikboot 1
P.O. Box 217
3990 GA Houten
The Netherlands
24h Cust. Service +31 (0) 30 635 60 60
Tel
+31 (0) 30 635 58 85
Fax
+31 (0) 30 637 76 90
www.kci-medical.com
United Arab Emirates
KCI Medical Middle East
(Representative Office for
KCI Medical Asia Pte. Ltd.)
Office A 416, East Wing 4
Dubai Airport Free Zone
P.O. Box 54740
Dubai, UAE
Tel
+ 971 4 20 454 20
Fax
+ 971 4 20 454 16
www.kci-medical.com
United Kingdom
KCI Medical Ltd.
KCI House
Langford Business Park · Langford Locks
Kidlington OX5 1GF
United Kingdom
UK Advantage Centre +44 (0) 800 980 8880
Phone
+44 (0)1865 840 600
Fax
+44 (0)1865 840 626
www.kci-medical.com
KCI Medical Products (UK) Ltd.
11 Nimrod Way
Ferndown Industrial Estate
Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SH
United Kingdom
Phone
+44 (0)1202 654 100
Fax
+44 (0)1202 654 140
www.kci-medical.com
KCI UK Holdings Ltd.
1st Floor 3 Cedar Park
Cobham Road
Ferndown Industrial Estate
Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SB
United Kingdom
Phone
+44 (0) 1202 866 400
Fax
+44 (0) 1202 866 408
www.kci-medical.com
www.kci-medical.com
Note: TheraPulse™ ATP™ Therapy Systems have specific indications, contraindications, safety information
and instructions for use. Please consult product labeling and instructions for use prior to use.
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THERAPULSE™ ATP™
THERAPY SYSTEM
An integrated low air loss therapy
system for managing pressure ulcers
while reducing the risk of staff injuries.
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THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE:
Maintaining Skin Integrity for Medium
to High Risk Patients
Clinical Considerations: Risk of Pressure Ulcer Development
Pressure ulcers can result from a variety of risk and support surface microenvironment factors, including:
Pressure
Pressure Ulcers: A Significant Issue
The consequences of pressure ulcers can be devastating to patients. Pressure ulcers can
increase a patient’s risk of complications, such as infections, pain and delayed healing.
They can lead to increased morbidity, mortality and compromised quality of life.
A result of immobility, applied pressure compresses the body tissue
between the support surface and a patient’s bony prominences.
Clinical issue: Occludes capillary blood flow resulting in
tissue damage.
A NPUAP* pressure ulcer survey established the following:1
50%
15%
of patients within
hospitals have a
pressure ulcer
of patients with
a pressure ulcer
acquired it while
in the hospital
4.6%
increase in overall
prevalence of
pressure ulcers
from 1995
Shear
Skin shear occurs when opposite forces acting parallel to the
skin surface cause the skin to stretch or tear from the underlying
connective tissue.
Clinical issue: Causes capillaries to elongate, diminishing
blood flow and resulting in tissue damage.
The 2004 EPUAP** pressure ulcer survey has established the following:2
Friction
18%
27%
of patients within
hospitals have a
pressure ulcer
of patients are at
risk of developing
a pressure ulcer
As a result, hospitals and care providers are significantly impacted:
• Pressure ulcer incidence is becoming a key indicator of care
• Pressure ulcer development increases a patient’s risk of further complications
(e.g., nosocomial infections, pain, delayed healing)
• Quality of care can suffer among the patient population
• Increasing awareness among key opinion leaders, opinion groups and the media
Friction is the resistance to motion of the external tissue sliding
in a direction parallel to the support surface.
Clinical issue: Leads to epidermal stripping resulting in
tissue damage.
Moisture and Temperature
Moisture is emitted through the skin as sweat to control body
temperature, but moisture must be removed to preserve skin
integrity. Excessive body heat emission results in excessive
moisture output.
Clinical issue: Weakens the skin and increases level of
friction and shear resulting in tissue damage.
Oedema
Oedema results from excess fluid accumulating under the skin in
spaces within the tissues. Immobility decreases the body’s ability
to return these fluids into the circulatory system.
Clinical issue: Compresses capillaries, decreasing oxygenation
and blood flow to the skin.
* National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (USA)
** European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
1
Amlung, S. PhD, et al. The 1999 National Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Survey: A Benchmarking Approach. Advances in Skin & Wound Care,
November/December 2001;14(6):297-301.
2
Vanderwee K., et al. Pressure Ulcer Prevalence in Europe: A Pilot Study. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 2007;13(2):227-235.
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Designed with Caregivers in Mind
THE KCI SOLUTION:
T h e r a P u l s e™ AT P™ T h e r a p y S y s t e m
The TheraPulse™ ATP™ offers a wide range of integrated features to simplify patient care and
reduce positioning risks:
• Nurse Assist features a gentle 20˚ turn to make nursing care easier, more comfortable and
reduce patient handling risks5
The TheraPulse™ ATP™ is an advanced, integrated therapy system for the acute care
environment that is specifically designed to manage tissue viability. Featuring multiple,
proven therapies and easy-to-use features, the TheraPulse™ ATP™ offers a wide range
of benefits for both patients and caregivers.
• Electronic frame quickly and automatically repositions the bed surface to any configuration
from supine position to full cardiac chair
• Easy-to-use controls allow caregivers push button control of all therapy and surface functions
Helps Reduce Dependent Oedema
Pulsation therapy encourages lymph and blood
flow for improved tissue oxygenation, reducing the
risk of skin damage and supporting wound healing.3
Helps Keep Skin Cool and Dry
GORE® Medical fabric helps maintain an optimised
skin microclimate while enhancing the benefits of
low air loss therapy.4
Reduces Friction and Shear
Even pressure distribution and a smooth
surface help reduce friction and shear on
patient tissues, helping preserve intact skin.
Improves Pressure Redistribution
Zoned low air loss cushions conform to bony
prominences to minimise tissue deformation, prevent
skin damage and relieve pressure-induced pain.
Enhances Ease-of-Use
Push button positioning at patient bedside
and programmable controls at foot of bed
allow for easy and rapid operation.
Automated Turning and Positioning (ATP)
Automated Turning and Positioning is a programmable
20˚ turn that continuously changes pressure points for:
• Gentle movement without effort
• Continuous offloading of interface pressures
• Reduced pressure-induced pain
• Low air loss pressure relief combined with constant repositioning
3 Yarborough, D.R., et al., Therapeutic and Financial Outcomes Using a Pulsating Low Air Loss Bed Surface for Patients
Surviving Severe Posterior Burns. Ostomy Wound Management, March 2000;46(3):64-69.
4 Flam E., Raab L., What is Low Air Loss therapy? EPUAP 8th Open meeting, Aberdeen 2008.
5 Wichtl, M., Evaluation of the Ergonomic and Safety Related Capabilities of an Intensive Care Bed. 2003 data on file.
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T H E K C I C O M M I T M E N T:
Improving Patient Outcomes
Your Partner in Pressure Ulcer Management
KCI is a leading global medical company with therapies that help the healing process and
help reduce complications. As your partner in the prevention and treatment of pressure
ulcers, our goal is to help improve clinical outcomes while reducing the overall cost of care
with clinical technologies, educational programs and support services.
Testimonial
Cochrane Review6
“There is good evidence to suggest that low air loss beds
improve healing rates.”
6
Cullum, N., et al. Bed, Mattresses and Cushions for Pressure Sore Prevention and Treatment. The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2004.