ARJO - Patient Handling Equipment, Hygiene Systems, Wound Care and Infection Control

Heavy lifting, incorrect working positions and stress are often a part of the working environment in the care sector. In many cases this leads to work injuries among staff, with high costs for sick leave and rehabilitation. ARJO contribute to finding the right answer to these problems by providing solutions that improve the working environment for staff and increase quality of life for the elderly, and disabled in need of care. The product range covers bath, shower and hydrotherapy products, support equipment for patient handling, and clinically tested mattresses for the treatment and prevention of pressure sores. Whatever needs of your residents and carers, ARJO provides the optimum solution.

HYGIENE SYSTEMS - SOLUTIONS FOR BATHING, SHOWERING AND HYDROTHERAPY

ARJO has developed customised bathing systems for every requirement as well as integrated lifts for safe and comfortable bathing. Hydrotherapy options and specially formulated liquids for good skincare can also be provided.

Everyday showering is becoming more common within long-term care as a solution for high frequency hygiene routines. But the way it is carried out is of crucial importance for the quality of care. Some of the existing methods are not only uncomfortable for the resident, but also impose strain on the carer. ARJO provides shower solutions suitable for every mobility level.

• Showering and hygiene: Carendo and Carino (chairs), Basic and Concerto (trolleys), Prelude (cabinet)
• Bathing: System 2000 , Malibu, Sovereign and Parker Bath , Freedom Bath
• Lift bath hygiene chairs: Alenti and Calypso
• Lift bath trolleys: Miranti and Bolero (stretchers)
• Burns treatment: Primo Ferro, Papilio Papilio (tanks)
• Accessories: pillows, legrests, safety belts, bedpans, ARJO DermaCare (oil, shampoo, soap), ARJO Clean (disinfectant)

PATIENT HANDLING – SAFE TRANSFERS WITH CARE

ARJO provides solutions for general transfers such as from bed to wheelchair or wheelchair to toilet. With a wide range of lifts, ARJO answers to the varying demands depending on the residents' mobility status. One single nurse can easily transfer the resident in an ergonomical way of working.

• Standing And Raising Aids (SARA): SARA3000
• Standing aids: Stedy
• Passive lifts: Maxi Move, , Maxi Move, Minstrel, Maxi 500, Tenor (bariatric lifter)
• Ceiling lifts: Maxi Sky 600, Maxi Sky 1000 (bariatric), Maxi Sky 440 (portable)
• Accessories: slings, safety belts, stretchers, spreader bars, walking jackets, scales, commode seats, safety belts

WOUND CARE - PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF PRESSURE SORES

Pressure sores can be a very common problem in today's healthcare facilities. ARJO provides through the trademark Pegasus, a wide range of specialised mattresses and heat treatment products for the prevention and treatment of pressure sores.

• Mattresses: Trinova, Viaclin, Bi-wave Carer

DISINFECTION – CLEAN HANDS ON CLEAN GOODS

Hospital-acquired infections are the cause of a large number of deaths every year. The problem exists in both industrialised and developing countries. Combating nosocomial infections also requires the right equipment to clean and disinfect circulating hospital goods.

ARJO has developed highly effective bedpan washers and washer disinfectors to prevent the spread of infection within health care and long-term care.

• Disinfectors: Ninjo, Tornado, Typhoon
• Sluicerooms: Ninjo, Tornado
• Accessories: bedpans, urine bottles, liquids