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After taking sensible precautions and being aware of the risks, falls can still occur. Firstly, it is important not to panic when you fall and although you may feel a little shaken or shocked, staying calm and remaining in control of the situation will help you gather your thoughts and remember what you need to do. Before you take any action, you need to consider whether you feel able to get up again.

Falls can be caused by a combination of factors, both to do with objects in the environment and health related issues. Many healthcare symptoms can increase the risk of falls. These can include muscle stiffness, muscle spasm, weakness and numbness, tremor, pain and fatigue. These problems are sometimes caused by interruptions to the communication between the brain and the rest of the body. If the patient’s brain says move but the communication doesn't reach the leg, it can result in a fall.

Falls can happen to anyone irrespective or age or medical condition. Over 65% of falls may cause no serious harm however the consequences of falling can be serious, ranging from distress and loss of confidence, through to injuries, pain and loss of independence.

Falls are the most common cause of emergency hospital admissions. Falls and fall –related injuries are a real danger to patients...

The incidence or heel pressure ulcers range from 19% to 32% in acute care facilities. Patients with a fractured hip and open reduction with internal fixation have a 45.1% probability of developing a partial-thickness (Stage I-II) heel pressure ulcer.

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Repton Medical thanks you for your custom in 2014 and we hope to continue throughout 2015.

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Despite decades of research and development efforts to reduce falls, it is still the most commonly reported adverse event in hospitals. As part of a study conducted by UAMS Medical Centre, they evaluated the effectiveness of implementing Posey Floor Matting for fall injury protection in the acute care setting. The clinical trials were conducted in Neuroscience and stem call transplant units.

Even though the frost has arrived and the temperature is declining, there is no need to be unhealthy throughout the winter months! The NHS have suggested 5 ways to make sure you are keeping healthy and fit, even when your body is telling you to hibernate.

The importance of accurate temperature maintenance in incubators and radiant warmers are clinically shown in investigations. This is in order to properly manager apnea,metabolic rate and insensible water loss. Our Tarry disposable temperature probe covers allow you to keep the probe in place for accurate readings of patient’s true skin temperature. It provides a gentle method of securing temperature probes to fragile skin. They are easy to reposition and are comfortable for the patient.

Today, most women in England are choosing to breastfeed as it is the only natural fooddesigned for a baby. Breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed a baby. The breastfeed will be in the Neonatal Ward at the hospital where the baby is born. Breast feeding has many benefits which include...