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Frequently Asked Questions
About Turning Patients and the Turn-EZ™

Why do patients need turning?
Patients who are immobile and not able to turn in bed are at serious risk for pneumonia and skin breakdown (pressure ulcers, decubiti).
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Will the Turn-EZ™ be useful for treatment purposes?
Yes. The Turn-EZ™ can turn hard to move patients to a position where wound care can be provided without necessitating the use of more than one caregiver.
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Why do patients need turning with the Turn-EZ™?
The pathophysiologic result of prolonged pressure from lying on a soft or hard surface or shearing forces (pressure that occurs when the body slides or is moved without lifting) on the skin is a pressure ulcer. The Turn-EZ™ can help decrease this problem.
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Is skin breakdown a serious problem?
Yes, because broken skin (pressure sores) may become infected. The infectious microorganisms may also enter the blood leading to severe medical emergencies such as bacteremia or septicemia.
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How will the Turn-EZ™ be useful for elderly patients?
Aging skin is typically dry, often accompanied by itching and flaking. Sebaceous glands produce less protective oil. As the skin's firmness and thickness diminishes over time, elderly skin is at increased risk of breakdown. Frequent turning helps decrease this problem.
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How do I know which patients need frequent turning?
All patients who cannot turn themselves can benefit from the Turn-EZ™.
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What other types of patients might benefit from the Turn-EZ™?
Patients with medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, patients on drug therapy such as corticosteroids, or after surgery where the natural barrier of intact skin is broken could all benefit from rotation utilizing the Turn-EZ™.
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What benefit could the Turn-EZ™ offer nursing professionals?
One of the most frequent disabilities in nursing is back injury. The Turn-EZ™ would help reduce the long-term effects of back problems.
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