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A New Unique System For Proning Patients More Safely In Operating Theatres

The Proturn® was developed to replace the hazardous manual system of Flip & Catch, common in many operating theatres that leaves patients and staff at risk of injury. Designed to enhance safety, the Proturn® will turn patients into and out of the prone position safely and efficiently, protect the arm in the manoeuvre, eliminate static positioning and remove the dangerous reaching, stretching and catching.

This results in less staff being required. Removes the risk of musculoskeletal injury and any risk of patient nerve or tissue damage due to poor handling. Positionally accurate, easy to use and safe for all. Choose Proturn® for all your prone positioning.

The easy way to insert plates for mobile x-rays

Proven Safety

Allows x-ray cassettes to be placed under
patients in a mobile environment
with minimum disruption to the patient

MAXIMUM EASE

Cassette positioning is made even easier
with the additional use of an insertion tube

DISPOSABLE or WASHABLE

Both cassette covers and injection tubes
are available as either disposable or washable

Flexibility

Available to fit both cassettes and the
newer digital detectors

Staff safety

Mobile x-rays can be performed by
only two members of staff,
with reduced injury risk

Minimal force

The additional use of our Extension Straps
helps pull the injection tube without
disturbing the patient

 

The professional way to safely
perform mobile x-rays

The System

Our X-ray Cassette Insertion Systems reduce handling risks associated with taking mobile x-rays, especially in intensive and critical care units. If your staff still sit patients forward to take x-rays, or need to take x-rays without disturbing patients for specific clinical care, this product may be just what your department needs.

Available in either washable or disposable versions, the whole system is radiolucent and consists of a quilted x-ray cassette cover and an insertion tube. Extension straps can also be added to reduce handing further. All can be purchased independently.

How does it work?

The insertion tube is inserted under the supine patient easily and effortlessly, without having to move the patient in any way regardless of lines or drops. Once in place behind the patient, staff simply slide the ultra soft x-ray cassette cover with the cassette or digital sector inside, through the tube and readjust its position to achieve the image they require. The whole cassette or digital detector can then be slide gently out and the insertion tube removed.

The benefits?

  • Patient outcomes are excellent as staff no longer have to log-roll or sit patients forwards to achieve the images they need.
  • It is better than x-raying through the bed as the cassette is much closer to the patient and so intensity can be reduced.
  • Staff also benefit as their handling risks associated with this procedure are now much safer and easier.
  • Staffing requirements can be reduced as the whole procedure requires only two, instead of three members of staff.

Watch the product video to see how this system could change the way you work in intensive and critical care units.

Hospital Direct stocks the X-Ray Insertion System in two sizes – 40 x 50 cm and 50 x 60 m – to fit all x-ray cassettes and the newer digital detectors. Alternatively, we also stock a Disposable X-Ray Plate Insertion System.

For more advice about the X-Ray Insertion Systems, please get in touch with our Technical Team. We will be delighted to help.

Features And Benefits

  • Available in two sizes
  • Handles included for easy grip
  • Slippy insertion tube enables easy application
  • Quilted cover enables patient comfort
  • Radiolucent
  • Wipeclean and washable at 74°C to reduce the risk of infection and uphold cleanliness
  • Manufactured in the UK

Used By

  • Medical and radiography staff to prepare patients for x-rays

Sectors

  • Radiography
  • Critical care
  • Paediatric care

X-ray insertion system
components

Washable and Disposable Components

The Washable
ProTurn® Sheet

Manufactured from a strong and robust cotton fabric our washable Proturn® sheets are designed to be one-size for all patients up to 178kg. Washable to 74 degrees for 20 washes they have a row of strong handles stitched along one side to which the long Proturn® straps attach in order to turn the patient. An integral pocket on the other side will take one of our Wipeclean Proturn® pads which help to protect arms and lines and prevent entrapment. Use again post operatively and then send to laundry.

The Disposable
ProTurn® Sheet

Manufactured from a quilted non-woven fabric our patient specific Proturn® sheets are soft and comfortable for your patients and suitable for all up to 178kg.

There is an integral pocket for a Proturn® Pad on one side to protect lines and tubes in the roll and strong webbing handles along the opposite side which are used to attach the long straps to help in the patient turn.

Suitable for one patient only, they can be used again post operatively in Recovery and are then disposed of