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Take the first step.
The TotalCare® Bed is the first step in getting your patient up and out of the ICU earlier. Studies show that critically-ill patients who begin upright mobilization early, leave the ICU earlier(1) . The TotalCare® Bed can be the first, critical step for patients not yet ready to be placed in a hospital chair. The FullChair® position helps the patient achieve upright mobility which, in turn, can help increase pulmonary function(2) while safely remaining in bed. Take the first step for your patient—ask for a TotalCare® Bed.
(1) Morris PE, Holbrook A, Thompson C, Taylor K, Harry B, Ross A, Anderson L, Baker S, Penley L, Sanchez M, Dixon L, Howard A, Passmore L. Mobility protocol for acute respiratory failure patients delivered by an ICU mobility team shortens hospital stay. Crit Care Med 2007; 34:A20. (2) Branson RD, Campbell RS, Johan-nigman JA, al. Effect of the body position on pulmonary mechanics, gas exchange, and lung volumes in obese subjects without lung disease. Presents at American College of Chest Physicians New Orleans, LA, 1997.
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