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Overview of Air Fluidized Therapy (AFT)
Hill-Rom's Air Fluidized Therapy is presented as the gold standard in wound care, particularly for treating pressure ulcers. The technology utilizes silicon beads with high airflow to create a fluid-like flotation environment, addressing key factors such as pressure, shear, friction, and microclimate management.

Key Benefits and Performance

Accelerated Healing: AFT is reported to heal wounds 4.4 times faster than traditional methods, with a significant reduction in treatment costs by 70% and allowing patients to spend 55% more time at home.
Immersion and Envelopment: The therapy allows for 70% body immersion, enhancing healing rates for severe pressure ulcers (Stage III-IV).
Comfort and Pain Management: The fluid-like environment is noted for its comfort, particularly beneficial for patients with intractable pain.

Clinical Comparisons and Cost Analysis

Healing Rates: AFT shows a healing rate of 3.1 cm²/week compared to 0.7 cm²/week with traditional air surfaces.
Cost Efficiency: The cost to heal pressure ulcers is significantly lower with AFT, with a net savings of $39,642.58 when compared to traditional methods.

Applications and Use Cases

Complex Wounds: Effective for complicated Stage III/IV pressure ulcers, skin grafts, burns, and conditions involving significant skin loss.
Respiratory Patients: The therapy accommodates patients with respiratory needs, enhancing overall patient care.

Conclusion
Hill-Rom's Air Fluidized Therapy offers a technologically advanced solution for wound care, providing faster healing, cost savings, and improved patient comfort. The company reserves the right to make changes to the product specifications and models.

Catalog excerpts

Hill-Rom® Air Fluidized Therapy The gold standard of wound care. Advanced Technology • Silicon beads with high airflow provide fluid-like flotation • Air fluidized therapy addresses pressure (envelopment, immersion), shear, friction and microclimate management (temperature, moisture) Accelerates Wound Healing (Head of bed angle accommodates respiratory patients) • 4.4 times faster • 70% cost reduction • 55% more time at home Healing Rates for Stage III-IV Pressure Ulcers Water Body 95% immersed Air Fluidized Therapy (AFT) Bead bath Body 70% immersed faster healing with AFT Ochs RF, Horn SD, van Rijswijk L, Pietsch CA, Smout RJ, Comparison of air-fluidized therapy with other support surfaces used to treat pressure ulcers in nursing home residents, Ostomy Wound Manage. 2005; 51(2):38-68.

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Hill-Rom® Air Fluidized Therapy Cost Model for Treating Stage III-IV Pressure Ulcers AIR Surface Pressure Ulcer Size (cm ) Days to heal Pressure ulcer cost to treat/day (excludes surface) Cost to heal Savings differential Therapy surface rental/day Rental Days Total therapy surface cost cost savings with AFT Cuddigan J, Ayello E. Treating severe pressure ulcers in the home setting: faster healing and lower cost with air-fluidized therapy. The Remington Report 2004; 12 (3): 6-10. Advanced Therapy Hospitalization from Home (compared to low air loss surfaces) • Complicated stage III/IV pressure...

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