Patient Comfort Systems introduces new antimicrobial CTL pad sets

PR Log (Press Release) – Aug 05, 2009 – Traditional pad sets generate regions of high pressure and shunt blood flow away from areas of the body, creating ischemic discomfort. Frequent patient movements result in the repetition of all or parts of the study due to motion artifact. By contrast, the new Patient Comfort Systems pads utilize advanced pressure managing visco-elastic materials that conform to the body and deliver a more comfortable exam with a significant decrease in patient movement.

In a recent study, 200 lumbar MRI exams were reviewed. One hundred were performed using traditional CTL pad sets pads, and 100 used the new Patient Comfort Systems pads. The study found that with traditional pads, 18 percent required at least one sequence to be repeated and 8 percent needed the entire procedure repeated because of motion artifacts. By contrast, with Patient Comfort Systems’ pads, only 8 percent required one sequence repeated and 4 percent needed repetition of the entire exam. The study concluded that the Patient Comfort Systems pressure managing pads decreases patient motion which increased throughput and decrease patient call backs.

To maximize infection control, Patient Comfort Systems pads incorporate ultra-strong fabrics along with seams that are reinforced with coated nylon threads. This construction prevents cracking and tearing, especially at the corners where exposure is the greatest. Patient Comfort Systems pads also contain a permanent antimicrobial agent to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. The moisture-impervious fabrics do not allow fluids to pass through and it can be cleaned with any standard approved hospital disinfectant.




Cathy Kruger -Imaging Solutions Inc. (Fargo ND.) states “I am happy with our recent purchases of Patient Comfort Systems products. We know that medical imaging can be stressful on the patient; therefore our number one goal is to reduce their anxiety and to make their imaging experience a positive one. Many patients have commented on how comfortable the pads are plus I have the added comfort of knowing that I am reducing the potential to spread germs since the materials used contain permanent antimicrobial agents.”