Stryker
A newly designed hospital mattress maximizes comfort, improves clinical outcomes and redefines the hospital experience for patients and caregivers.
The
Challenge
Innovators in the medical technology space, Stryker was familiar with how ICU patients with plenary infections are assisted by ventilation machines that help with pulmonary conditions, and how these long immobilizations lead to complications like ulcers. Stryker sought a solution to help ICU nurses care and treat patients, while improving patient comfort and preventing pressure ulcers.
Work Summary
In the toolbox:
Stryker’s deep knowledge of the conditions in ICUs led us to test our theories around relieving pressure, improving the materials that hospital beds use, and connecting health care providers with data that would help them improve care and outcomes.
Our connected, human-centered mattress design would include:
- Materials design that allowed for air flow, temperature control, and pressure relief
- Real-time patient data sensed by the mattress and available for caregiver review
- A control panel for easy adjustments that worked seamlessly within ICU protocols
The
impact
Isolibrium’s smart system achieves maximum performance for each specific patient, eliminating guess-work for caregivers. Its four-zone sensor technology maximizes pressure redistribution with low air-loss, while the intuitive touch screen interface, backsmart turn assist and full rotation therapy gives caregivers better tools in the ICU. The project was recognized by Medical Design Excellence Awards in 2014.
Positively
quotable.
“The theory we started out with has become a reality because you were able to execute the vision of people with your technical brilliance and focus.”
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Digital transformation,
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