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HydroAire by Aurora MFG introduces Air Fluidized Therapy (AFT) Beds as an effective solution for managing Stage 3 and 4 pressure ulcers in healthcare facilities. These beds aim to alleviate the burden on nursing staff and resources while improving patient outcomes.
Specifications and Benefits
The HydroAire Generation II AFT bed offers significant cost savings (25%-40%) compared to similar systems. It is designed to increase healing rates, potentially reducing facility costs and improving nursing home ratings. The bed fluidizes throughout, providing optimal healing conditions.
Procedures and Recommendations
- Implement AFT beds within the first 100 days of Medicare patient admission to manage severe wounds effectively.
- Use AFT for 1-2 months before transitioning to less expensive surfaces or discharging patients with continued therapy.
Cost Analysis
A comparison between AFT (Group 3) and Group 2 Air beds shows that AFT beds heal pressure ulcers 3-4 times faster, resulting in substantial cost savings. The total cost to treat Stage 3 and 4 ulcers with AFT is $12,290 compared to $25,487 with Group 2 Air beds, yielding a net savings of $13,197.
Conclusion
AFT beds by Aurora MFG provide a cost-effective and efficient solution for managing severe pressure ulcers, addressing the needs of administrators, nursing staff, and admissions directors. For more information, contact Aurora MFG at 704-490-0691 or visit www.auroramfg.com.
Catalog excerpts
“We’ve got to manage our wound patients more effectively in their rst 100 Medicare days!” Admissions Director: Staff Nurse: “If we take on complex diagnosed wound patients, we need better technology to manage these patients.” “Nursing home ratings, state surveys and trying to manage nursing time for chronic wouds stretches our resources! We need something to help us get severe wounds under control!” “I really want to see my wound patients progress so that they can possibly go home.” Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Admissions and Staff Personnel: You know that taking wound referrals from hospitals represents a potential liability to your facility. These patients can be a burden on nursing staff and supplies. Now, there is a therapy to effectively combat Stage 3 and 4 ulcers... ...with Casters! Air Fluidized Therapy (AFT) Beds – the new tool for managing Stage 3 and 4 pressure wounds cost--effectively. Call today for more information: 704-490-0691 or www.auroramfg.com When you talk... HydroAire - “Lightening the Pressure” Aurora MFG – Your reliable connection for AFT beds!
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After years of research and development, Aurora MFG is proud to present the newest in Air Fluidized Therapy. If you are familiar with the benets of the ‘Clinitron®’ air uidized therapy bed, you will have no problem understanding how the HydroAire Generation II AFT bed works. We have taken state-of-the-art wound healing therapy and made it even better! Addresses Administrators’ needs ✓ Increased healing rates represent dramatic facility cost saving (see cost analysis). ✓ The HydroAire Generation II AFT bed is available to nursing facilities at 25%-40% savings over similar systems. ✓ AFT is the...
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