Turn Medical

Turn Medical Medical Device Our solutions are designed to
produce superior patient outcomes, improve caregiver safety, and reduce the
overall cost of patient care.

At Turn Medical, we are more than an evidence-based medical device
company — we are a group of innovators committed to delivering impactful
and revolutionary patient care solutions. Our experienced team is committed to
developing products that provide value to all those involved in healthcare, from
patients to clinicians to healthcare systems.

In today's world where AI has become the norm, I thought I would go old school and actually try to capture my thoughts a...
03/10/2026

In today's world where AI has become the norm, I thought I would go old school and actually try to capture my thoughts and put them down on paper.

It is a rare thing to find a vocation that doesn't feel like job and even rarer still to find a group of individuals that are passionate, committed and striving to do something for the right reasons.

In this instance I am referring to Turn Medical. Turn is a small company based out of San Antonio but it has a heart as BIG as the Lone Star State! It is a company where people go above and beyond on a daily basis and I never hear "that's not in my job description". Our mission and what drives us everyday is to ensure our caregivers and critically ill patients have the best tools and chance in their fight for survival. It is not a mission statement, it is a calling.

I have had the privilege of working with many wonderful people in my past at a company called KCI and Turn is reminiscent of KCI in the early days. A company founded by a man of principle in his garage that endeavored to always put the patient first. I was proud to be a part of Dr. Jim's legacy and I am proud to be a small part of Turn Medical.

And so to Tara, Chris, Steve K., our Sales Team, Engineers/Technicians and Office staff, thank you for all that you do to make Turn Medical such a special place.

John Mills

Obesity is independently associated with an increased risk of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), par...
03/09/2026

Obesity is independently associated with an increased risk of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), particularly during severe infection, trauma, or sepsis. Chronic inflammation and impaired respiratory mechanics contribute to disease progression and hypoxemia.

Once ARDS develops, early prone positioning plays a central role in improving oxygenation and reducing ventilator-induced lung injury. Ensuring consistent access to proning is essential for optimizing outcomes.

The Pronova-O2™ Automated Prone Therapy System enables standardized, repeatable prone positioning, supporting safer workflows while helping ensure patients with obesity are not excluded from life-saving therapy.



References
Guérin, C., Reignier, J., Richard, J. C., et al. (2013). NEJM; 368(23): 2159–2168. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1214103

We had a great week at the NPIAP 2026 Annual Meeting in St. Louis. A huge thanks to everyone that came by our booth and ...
03/06/2026

We had a great week at the NPIAP 2026 Annual Meeting in St. Louis. A huge thanks to everyone that came by our booth and a shout out to Scott Hoff, Tara Psencik, and Carlos Trevino for doing a fantastic job!!!

If you didn't get a chance to come see us but would like to learn more about how we can help prevent pressure injuries in critically ill patients, give us a call:

📞855-ASK-TURN📞

Obesity is a chronic disease that significantly impacts respiratory physiology. Altered chest wall compliance, reduced l...
03/05/2026

Obesity is a chronic disease that significantly impacts respiratory physiology. Altered chest wall compliance, reduced lung volumes, and increased pleural pressures increase the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and complicate ventilation once ARDS develops.

Prone positioning is a proven intervention for improving oxygenation and reducing mortality in moderate-to-severe ARDS. Patients with obesity often benefit substantially from proning due to improved lung recruitment and ventilation–perfusion matching.

The Pronova-O2™ Automated Prone Therapy System supports safe, standardized prone positioning across a wide range of patient sizes helping ensure access to evidence-based ARDS care when respiratory failure occurs.

We can help you provide equitable care for patients of all sizes!
📞Call us at 855-ASK-TURN

References
Adeola, J. O. et al. (2021). Clinical medicine insights. Circulatory, respiratory and pulmonary medicine, 15, 11795484211028526. https://doi.org/10.1177/11795484211028526

De Jong, A., et al. Chest, 143(6), 1554–1561. https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.12-2115

🌍 World Obesity Day reminds us that equitable care matters—especially in critical care.With over one billion people worl...
03/04/2026

🌍 World Obesity Day reminds us that equitable care matters—especially in critical care.

With over one billion people worldwide living with obesity, the condition increasingly intersects with acute and critical illness such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Patients with obesity are often overrepresented in ICUs and face higher risk for developing ARDS due to altered respiratory mechanics, chronic inflammation, and comorbid disease.

These challenges are not purely physiologic. They intersect with care delivery limitations, including equipment constraints, staffing demands, caregiver safety, and clinician comfort with advanced positioning strategies for patients with higher body weight.

In our latest blog, Dr. Susan Gallagher explores how healthcare teams can address these challenges through safer, more equitable prone therapy, improving outcomes while supporting both patients and caregivers.

💡 Learn how obesity impacts ARDS management—and why innovative approaches to prone positioning are essential for delivering high-quality care to patients of all sizes.

👉 Read the full article: https://turnmedical.com/world-obesity-day-ards/

📞Call 855-ASK-TURN to learn how we can help implement automated prone positioning in your facility.

Today, we recognize the growing impact of obesity on global health and its critical implications in intensive care.Obesi...
03/04/2026

Today, we recognize the growing impact of obesity on global health and its critical implications in intensive care.

Obesity doesn’t just increase the risk of chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. It is also strongly linked to severe respiratory complications. In patients admitted to the ICU with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), studies show that a significant proportion, often 30–40% or more, meet criteria for obesity, reflecting how closely metabolic health and respiratory failure are connected.

Obesity can:
• Reduce lung compliance
• Impair oxygenation
• Increase the risk of mechanical ventilation
• Complicate ICU management and recovery

As ARDS continues to be a major cause of critical illness worldwide, especially following infections and inflammatory conditions, addressing obesity is not only a public health priority — it is a critical care priority.

On , let’s highlight prevention, early intervention, and equitable access to care. Improving metabolic health today can mean fewer ICU admissions tomorrow.



Bellani et al. JAMA 2016;315(8):788-800
Ni et al. Crit Care. 2017;21:281

In patients with severe respiratory distress, how therapy is delivered matters.Manual prone positioning can be physicall...
03/03/2026

In patients with severe respiratory distress, how therapy is delivered matters.

Manual prone positioning can be physically demanding for care teams and difficult to sustain, especially for patients with obesity. When that happens, even proven therapies can be hard to deliver consistently.

The Pronova-O2™ Automated Prone Therapy System helps simplify prone and rotational therapy for patients up to 400 pounds, supporting safer workflows, consistent positioning, and more reliable delivery of evidence-based care.

Designed by and for clinicians. Built for real ICU challenges.

Facing challenges like this? We can help!
📞Call us at 855-ASK-TURN📞

As we approach World Obesity Day, it’s important to address the intersection of obesity, ARDS, and equity in care.Patien...
03/03/2026

As we approach World Obesity Day, it’s important to address the intersection of obesity, ARDS, and equity in care.

Patients with obesity are highly prevalent in ICU populations and can benefit from prone positioning, yet access to this evidence-based therapy may be limited by patient size, staffing demands, or safety concerns.

The Pronova-O2™ Automated Prone Therapy System supports safe, consistent prone therapy for patients up to 400 pounds, helping reduce care variability and support equitable delivery of guideline-concordant ARDS treatment.

Equitable critical care means ensuring evidence-based therapies are accessible to all patients.

We understand the complexities of proning the bariatric patient.
Contact us at 855-ASK-TURN or info@TurnMedical.com.

02/28/2026

Chest tubes and SCDs require intentional assessment in prone patients.

🔹 Chest tubes should be padded and routed properly

🔹 SCDs should be checked for:
• Poor fit
• Seams over pressure points
• Uneven compression

Need support building prone protocols for complex patients?

📞Call Turn Medical at 855-ASK-TURN

This week we are in St. Louis, Missouri for the 2026 NPIAP Annual Conference. Day 1 was a busy one for the team but the...
02/27/2026

This week we are in St. Louis, Missouri for the 2026 NPIAP Annual Conference. Day 1 was a busy one for the team but they are loving every minute of it! Come by and see us at Booth 500 before its over!!!

If you want to learn more about how our patented InteliDerm system can help prevent pressure injuries in prone patients, give us a shout: 855-ASK-TURN

As we head into the NPIAP Conference, one thing is clear:🛏️ Proning saves lives🩺 Details prevent harm💙 Pressure injury p...
02/26/2026

As we head into the NPIAP Conference, one thing is clear:

🛏️ Proning saves lives
🩺 Details prevent harm
💙 Pressure injury prevention is a team effort

From device placement to tubing management, proactive strategies, and tools like the Pronova-O₂® Automated Prone Therapy System and the InteliDerm Powered Skin Protection System help protect patients and caregivers during prolonged prone therapy.

Come by Booth 500 and see how our technology can help you prevent P*s.

Need protocol assistance or clinical support?
📞Call Turn Medical at 855-ASK-TURN

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