TotalCare SpO2RT: A smart bed for comprehensive immobility and respiratory therapy management
Managing immobile patients is a major challenge for healthcare staff, both physically and clinically. Designed in close collaboration with healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and respiratory therapists), Hill-Rom's TotalCare SpO2RT® meets this challenge by combining therapeutic technologies, ergonomics and enhanced safety.
The consequences of immobility are well known: increased nosocomial infections, pressure ulcers, respiratory complications and longer hospital stays. TotalCare SpO2RT® offers a comprehensive solution by integrating continuous lung recruitment therapy (CLRT), percussion and vibration modules, and an innovative mobilisation system via FullChair®mechanisms. These features help prevent complications while making it easier to transfer patients to a chair.
One of its major advantages is its two-layer therapeutic surface with differentiated pressure zones. This design ensures optimal continuous pressure relief, regardless of the therapy being administered, and actively contributes to the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. To enhance patient comfort, the Opti-Rest®function generates a wave-like motion that promotes relaxation and well-being.
For caregivers, the TotalCare SpO2RT® stands out for its ease of use. The GCI® (Graphical Caregiver Interface) and Point-of-Care® controls integrated into the side rails facilitate access to settings. The Turn Assist system makes it easy to reposition patients, reducing physical strain and the risk of injury to staff.
For intra-hospital transport, the IntelliDrive®option provides motorised assistance for moving the bed, even in confined spaces. Features such as CPR emergency release and Trendelenburg position can be activated even in the chair position, ensuring fast and efficient care.
Clinically, the results speak for themselves: an 18% reduction in average length of stay, a 26% reduction in time spent on mechanical ventilation and a reduction in hospital costs of up to $2.2 million, according to the studies cited.
Hill-Rom's TotalCare SpO2RT® is therefore much more than just a bed: it is a therapeutic and logistical tool designed to meet the clinical performance, safety and comfort requirements of modern healthcare facilities.
