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Useful Information Lifting homecare bed frames Homecare beds Standard mattresses Alternating pressure mobile patient hoists, slings & accessories aks-efw 200/300 scales for aks hoists 17 Ceiling hoist Care & cleaning using aks pura

Intro for many years there has been a serious increase in the number of seriously obese persons. Quote: “In the care and rehabilitation facilities in Germany with more than 100 beds, in 2009 approximately 21000 cases of adiposity (obesity) involved in-patient treatment. According to information provided by the Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) (German Federal Statistical office) the number of treatment cases increased by 12% as compared with 2004”.* This also requires consistent market adaptation on the part of manufacturers of medical supplies. aks provides a range of “supporting solutions”...

Useful Information Definition and classification of overweight and adiposity Adiposity (Latin adeps = fat) “is defined as an increase of the body fat beyond the normal amount. The calculation basis for the weight classification is the Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI is the quotient of the weight and the square of the body height (kg/m2). Overweight is defined as BMI ≥ 25 kg/m , adiposity as BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 (WHO, 2000 EK IV).“*1 2 Causes for overweight and adiposity*2 Hereditary, genetic causes, modern lifestyle (lack of movement, malnutrition, e.g. frequent snacks, high consumption of foods with...

Statistics Overweight and Adiposity 100% 90 Around 67% of men and 53% of women are overweight or obese. The prevalence of adiposity is considerably lower for persons with high socioeconomic status. The Robert Koch Institut summarises the following results of DEGS concerning overweight and adiposity (citation)*: ® Following the study „BGS98“ of the health of adults in ­ ermany G in 1998, the latest „DEGS1“ data from the collection period 11/2008 to 01/2012 are now available. The prevalence of adiposity has continued to increase in the last two decades, particularly for men and young adults. *from:...

LYING Lifting homecare bed frames aks-B4 L, B4 XL, B4 XXL The functional strength for the available bed at home

In the usual environment – at home, in his/her own bed, the benefits of a homecare bed can also be used for heavy-weight persons without great expense. The lifting homecare bed frame is installed in the existing bed and is immediately functional, with all the advantages of a homecare bed. The strengths of the lifting homecare bed frame • increased lying comfort due to foursection lying areas, electrically adjustable height and head part • maximum functionality: foot part with knee bend of the lifting homecare bed frame is electrically adjustable by manual control unit without nursing assistance...

• simply install in the existing bed at home or in the nursing home • Mains power cut-off: This safety ­ ystem s electrically disconnects all poles of the lifting homecare bed frame from the mains power supply when the manual control unit is not in use. • ergonomic manual operation with large buttons, integrated lock function and check of the first failure safety using a key switch. • special colour RAL 7035, light grey optional: Strengthened uplifter with grab handle made of square tube from 120 cm lying area width: order no. 39113 Order numbers Table page 19

aks-SB L, SB XL, SB XXL The correct bed for every stature aks developed the “heavy-duty” bed series SB-L to XXL. The SB-L type is intended for persons up to 150 kg body weight who cannot be supplied with standard beds due to their anatomy.

The SB-XL can be used for patients up to a body weight of 200 kg and has higher mirror panels and three side bars. SB-XXL rounds off the heavy-duty range. With the particularly stable double scissor, the heavy duty bed easily accomplishes handling a patient weight up to 300 kg. Advantages of the homecare beds • increased lying comfort due to foursection lying areas, electrically adjustable height and head part • maximum functionality and safety: foot part with knee bend is electrically adjustable from the bed by manual control unit without nursing assistance – patent-protected! protection against...

SUPPORTING Foam Anti-decubitus mattresses Standard mattresses for special sizes and heavyduty applications These standard mattresses are explicitly not suitable for decubitus prophylaxis and therapy. They are exclusively intended for normal use and round off the aks heavy-duty product range. The advantages of the standard mattresses • for everyday use • large selection of mattresses with various dimensions • The mattresses can be used without side bar height extender in the corres­ ponding aks homecare beds from the special sizes and heavy-duty range with the same designation in each case (L,...

aks-HD 85 Anti-decubitus and soft p ­ ositioning mattresses made of foam for special sizes and ­ heavy-duty ­applications As a consistent supplement to the aks homecare beds for heavy and very heavy patients, these mattresses fulfil the particular requirements which arise from this application area. The foams used have been selected to be perfect for secure positioning. The advantages of the aks-HD85 • Selection and design have been a ­ dapted to the requirements of variously heavy patients. • The mattresses can be used without side bar height extender in the corresponding aks homecare beds from...

aks-samson High-cell anti-decubitus alternating pressure system for heavy patients up to 300 kg for decubitus prophylaxis and therapy up to and including Grade IV according to EPUAP aks-samson is the response to the need for proper care of obese people at risk of decubitus. The special design and the arrangement of the 20 double cells with a cell height of 25 cm ensure significant pressure relief and thus increasing well-being of the heavy weight affected person in the decubitus therapy. Care and static seat function complete the list of product benefits. The advantages of the aks-samson • changeover...