January 17, 2017 -- Wayne, N.J. – Getinge Group, a leading global provider of products and systems that contribute to quality enhancement and cost efficiency within healthcare and life sciences, announced today that it has expanded its portfolio of patient mobility products in the United States to include the Total Lift Bed™ from VitalGo Systems.
Getinge Group's ArjoHuntleigh brand is now the exclusive U.S. distributor of the Total Lift Bed in the acute and long-term acute care settings. This specialized hospital bed can raise critically ill, immobile patients from lying down to a full standing position, assisting in early mobility and weight bearing, which are associated with improved patient outcomes.
"Transitioning ICU patients from an immobile sitting position in bed to a passive standing position and then to eventually being able to walk is an important goal as research has shown that early mobility improves quality of lifeiii and reduces length of stay.iv However, mobilizing these patients can be challenging, as many hospitals lack the appropriate staff and equipment or have safety concerns," said Brian Straeb, President, Patient and Post-Acute Care US, Getinge Group. "We are thrilled to be the exclusive distributor of the Total Lift Bed in the United States in the acute and long-term acute care market, because the sooner patients can be up and moving the better. With this innovative product, medical centers have a safe way to easily move ICU patients into an upright position to gain the benefits of standing and weight bearing. By eliminating the need to get patients out of bed for early mobility, the risk of patient falls and staff injuries is decreased."
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