Upgrade the Bed
What braden score qualifies the patient for an upgrade?
<18
This bed provides a mattress with a blower for constant dryness
Auralis with Skin IQ
This bed is for patients <500lbs with no moisture complications
Auralis with NO skin IQ
This bed is for a patient >500lbs with moisture reduction needs only
Citadel Plus with MaxxAir
This assessment is performed QShift with a score resulting in a need to order the PIP
Braden Scale (<18)
What medications qualify a patient for an upgrade?
vasopressors, chemotherapy, longterm steroid use
This bed provides a surface that does not need constant dryness
Auralis
This bed is made for a patient <500lbs who stayed in the ICU >2days without fall risk
Citadel
This bed is for a patient >500lbs with pressure reduction needs only
Citadel Plus with Auralis Plus
Ensuring a prophylactic sacral mepilex is in place and the nurse has assessed _______?
underlying skin (covered by the mepilex)
What types of moisture qualify patients for an upgrade?
all (most specifically diaphoresis and incontinence)
This bed is made for patients <300lbs with moisture related challenges
This bed is made for a patient <500lbs who stayed in the ICU <2days without fall risk
Auralis with skin IQ
This bed is for a patient >500lbs with NO moisture reduction or pressure reduction needs
Citadel Plus with standard mattress
Incontinence can be managed with?
Q2 toileting, PrimaFit/PrimoFit, indwelling catheters, incontinence briefs, incontinence chux
What comorbidities qualify a patient for a specialty bed?
cardiac, neurological, vascular, diabetes, ESRD, sensory issues
Ensuring the am-PAC score was assessed and ________ goals were set
mobilization
How long should the patient be admitted to consider a specialty bed upgrade?
>2 days
What can be offered for PO intake and nutritional needs for at-risk patients?
dietary supplements, protein-rich food