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VascoCare Medical is a dynamic company that has invested in developing new innovative technology to improve the design of patient positioning devices and patient support surfaces.

29/07/2025

The VascoCare Medical EVOLUTION Supine Knee Positioner.

10/07/2025

The VascoCare Medical EVOLUTION Head Positioner

28/03/2025

Understanding Shear Forces in Patient Care

When a patient moves, even slightly, their skin can experience shear forces—a hidden but significant cause of pressure injuries. In high-risk areas like bony prominences, shear can lead to discomfort, tissue damage, and complications over time. The right positioning solutions don’t just provide comfort; they actively protect patients from
these forces.
In this post, we’ll explore how the Evolution Patient Positioner is designed to relieve shear forces, ensuring patient safety by keeping them securely positioned while minimizing movement-related friction.
Requirement: Relieve Shear Forces Caused by Patient Movement
✅ How the Evolution Patient Positioner Works:
The positioner closes in around the patient’s body as weight is applied, creating a cupping motion that prevents side-to-side movement. By keeping the patient securely in place, it eliminates the risk of shear motion on bony prominences and other vulnerable areas.
Why This Matters: The Rationale
🔹 Shear pressure injuries occur when the skin remains in place while deeper tissues shift, leading to tissue damage.
🔹 The ideal surface moves with the patient, absorbing shear pressures rather than transferring them to the skin.
🔹 By holding onto the patient rather than slipping against them, the Evolution Patient Positioner minimizes shear-related friction and pressure.
Visualizing the Difference
📊 To help illustrate the impact of shear force and how our positioners prevent it, we’ve included two infographics and a short video demonstration.
🔗 Want to dive deeper? Visit our blog for more insights on patient positioning and injury prevention: https://vascocare.com/blog/eliminating-shear-forces-in-patient-positioning-a-key-to-pressure-injury-prevention
💬 We’d love to hear from you! How does your facility address shear force concerns
Drop a comment or reach out to learn more.

27/01/2025

🌟 Patient Immersion: Revolutionizing Patient Comfort 🌟

At VascoCare, we prioritize patient well-being and protection. Our Evolution Patient Positioners are engineered to immerse the patient, redistributing pressure evenly across a wider area, reducing the risk of pressure sores and nerve damage.

🔑 How It Works:

The weight of the patient gently deforms the center while the sides move inward, distributing pressure over healthier skin tissue.
Ergonomic, oval-shaped design contours to the natural curves of the body for superior immersion and support.
🔬 Why It Matters:
Lowering peak interface pressures helps reduce skin and nerve damage. By increasing contact surface area, pressure on any single point dramatically decreases, enhancing comfort and safety.

📊 Example:
If 100 kg of weight is concentrated over a 50mm² area, the pressure is 2N. Doubling the surface area to 100mm² cuts the pressure in half to 1N — this simple principle forms the foundation of our patient immersion innovation.

Experience the difference in patient care with VascoCare.

VascoCare Medical Evolution Patient Positioners come with a 2 Year Warranty, are usable and are a sustainable option to alternative Single Use Patient Positioners.

23/11/2024

🚨 Did you know? Improper support during surgery can cause serious complications for patients.

One common issue is hammocking—a problem that occurs when soft tissue around bony prominences isn't adequately supported. Hammocking happens when a flat mattress coating acts like a hammock, creating surface tension that prevents the Support Surface from conforming to the patient’s body.

This leads to:
High Peak Interface Pressure under the bony prominences
Tissue compression and deformation
Increased risk of Decubitus Ulcers
At VascoCare Medical, we’ve engineered an innovative solution. Our EVOLUTION Patient Positioners eliminate hammocking by using a design that moulds easily to the body, even under bony prominences. Here’s how it works:

The material under the bony prominence is cut away to prevent reactionary pressure on the skin tissue.
Made from Visco-elastic foam, the positioners distribute pressure and conform naturally to the patient’s anatomy.
This design results in zero surface tension at critical points, reducing pressure to safe levels and protecting even the most at-risk patients.

By preventing hammocking, the EVOLUTION Patient Positioners support safer surgical outcomes, improved patient recovery, and better care overall.

💬 Have you seen hammocking in your clinical practice? Tell us about your experience in the comments!

🔗 Stay tuned for our next post, where we’ll explore how our positioners prevent pressure ulcers. Visit www.vascocare.com to learn more about Vascocare.
visit https://vascocare.com/blog/hammocking to learn more about Hammocking

29/10/2024

🔹Elevate Patient Care with VascoCare EVOLUTION Patient Positioners!🔹

Designed with precision and backed by scientific testing, VascoCare EVOLUTION Patient Positioners are transforming patient care through advanced support and protection. Crafted from well-researched, state-of-the-art materials, these positioners help reduce pressure injuries, enhance comfort, and improve overall patient outcomes.

What Makes VascoCare EVOLUTION Patient Positioners Stand Out?

Clinically Proven: Supported by scientific tests showing reduced pressure under the bony prominences and enhanced stability.
Advanced Composition: Designed for ultimate support and patient comfort during surgical procedures.
Patient-Focused Innovation: Created with patients’ well-being as the top priority.

Empowering healthcare providers to give their best – one patient at a time.
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28/06/2024

We are excited to launch our official page and share with you all the amazing advancements happening at VascoCare Medical! As a leader in the development of medical devices specializing in patient positioners, we are committed to enhancing patient care and supporting healthcare professionals.

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Kilrush
Kilrush
R14R642

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+353863513127

Website

http://www.vascocare.com/

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