Providing care to patients with burn injuries requires a careful and comprehensive approach to hygiene, infection control, and wound healing. Burn wounds, in particular, are highly susceptible to infection, and proper wound cleansing is essential to promoting recovery. The Bed Shower™ system offers a state-of-the-art solution for in-bed hydrotherapy showering, which is superior to traditional submersion methods. By continually washing away dead skin and bacteria with warm running water, BedShower™ minimizes infection risks and supports the healing process for bedridden burn patients.
Caring for patients with burn injuries demands a meticulous and holistic approach that encompasses hygiene, infection control, and optimal wound healing. Burn wounds, in particular, present unique challenges because of their high susceptibility to infection. The damaged skin barrier, combined with the buildup of dead tissue (eschar), creates an environment ripe for bacterial growth, which can lead to serious infections and complicate the healing process. Ensuring proper wound cleansing is, therefore, a critical element in the recovery journey for burn patients.
The Bed Shower™ system delivers a cutting-edge solution through in-bed hydrotherapy showering, which offers significant advantages over traditional submersion methods like immersion baths. One of the primary benefits of hydrotherapy with Bed Shower™ is the continuous, gentle flow of warm water, which effectively washes away dead skin cells, bacteria, and other debris that can accumulate on the wound surface. This process minimizes the risk of infection while creating an environment conducive to healing.
One of the key advantages of the Bed Shower™ system is its ability to continuously wash away dead skin (eschar) and bacteria from burn wounds. This is critical for preventing infection and ensuring that new, healthy skin can grow. Traditional bathing methods, such as immersion, often pose a higher risk of infection due to stagnant water that can harbor bacteria. In contrast, Bed Shower™ uses a stream of warm, running water to keep the wound clean, reducing microbial contamination and promoting a sterile healing environment
The Bed Shower™ system is designed to be gentle on fragile, healing burn wounds. While traditional burn baths can be taxing on patients and carry significant infection risks due to equipment contamination, Bed Shower™ ensures that the water is continually refreshed, preventing the buildup of harmful bacteria.
Burn injuries are often accompanied by severe pain and discomfort, especially during wound care. Hydrotherapy with Bed Shower™ not only provides effective wound cleansing but also offers significant pain relief for burn patients. The gentle water flow soothes the skin, helping to reduce discomfort during dressing changes and other wound care procedures.
Burn wounds are particularly vulnerable to healthcare-acquired infections (HAI) due to the compromised skin barrier. Bed Shower™ addresses this challenge by offering a more sterile and controlled method of wound cleansing compared to traditional bathing methods. The continuous hydrotherapy process helps to minimize bacterial colonization on the skin and reduces the risk of infections such as Staphylococcus aureus or Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which are commonly found in burn patients.
Bed Shower™ is not only effective for patient hygiene but also offers a comprehensive solution for disinfecting surfaces and equipment in the ICU. With its automatic disinfection system and EPA-registered disinfectant, the Bed Shower™ system ensures that both its internal components and external surfaces remain free of contaminants after each use.
Maintaining personal hygiene can often feel invasive and uncomfortable for burn patients, especially when dependent on others for basic care. Bed Shower™ prioritizes patient dignity by offering a less invasive, seemless in-bed shower system that minimizes discomfort and enhances patient well-being. The system’s no-rinse bathing process eliminates the need for frequent handling of patients, reducing stress and anxiety while improving overall comfort.
One of the critical challenges in burn units is maintaining a high hygiene standard without putting undue time or financial burdens on healthcare workers and institutions. Traditional bed baths can take up considerable time per patient and involve multiple steps for preparation, cleaning, and post-bath disinfection. By comparison, the Bed Shower™ system reduces bathing time by 20% and costs by 5%, allowing caregivers to focus on other critical tasks while maintaining superior hygiene standards.
The Bed Shower™ system revolutionizes burn care by providing an efficient, sterile, and patient-centered solution for wound cleansing and infection control. With its advanced hydrotherapy capabilities, customizable antiseptic options, and comprehensive surface decontamination features, Bed Shower™ is the preferred choice for healthcare facilities seeking to improve burn patient outcomes and reduce the risk of infection.
4801 Lang Ave NE Unit 110
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (877) 763-7291
Email: help@bedshower.com
