Easily-customizable fluidized pressure redistribution devices to assist in positioning and repositioning patients
Patient positioning and, more importantly, repositioning is recommended as part of a successful pressure ulcer prevention protocol.1 Mölnlycke® Z-Flo™ Fluidized Positioners offer the ability to uniquely conform to and support the patient’s body in a comfortable position until time to reposition again.
Z-Flo Fluidized Positioners are used to redistribute force over a greater surface area or to help offload bony prominences while maintaining neutral body alignment. Unlike beanbag positioners and pillows, these unique fluidized positioners are not subject to the effect of gravity or memory. Once molded to meet the anatomic needs of an individual patient, they will hold that shape until remolded, and are available in a range of sizes.
Z-Flo positioners can be used to help protect the occiput by providing pressure redistribution while maintaining proper head and neck alignment. You can also easily mold space to protect the ears or to create channels for medical devices. Other areas of use include the shoulders, back, hips, knees and ankles to support a side-lying position. Rather than use pillows or other make-shift offloading tools, you can use Z-Flo positioners to float or offload heels for a patient in the supine position.
Benefits of Mölnlycke® Z-Flo™ Fluidized Positioners
- Won’t flatten or heat up like rolled towels and blankets 2
- Doesn’t shift, lose shape or retain moisture like foam rings and wedges 3
- Are not subject to the effect of gravity, unlike beanbag positioners and other tools
- Conforms to and supports the patient’s body in a comfortable, therapeutic position until next reposition
- Molds to individual patient and anatomic shapes
- Redistributes force over a greater surface area or helps offload bony prominences
- Suitable for use in adult and pediatric populations
- For single patient use only but can travel with patient across care continuum
- Not made from natural rubber latex or DEHP
