CONTENTS:
Back and breathing support position.... 3
Lateral position .....................................4
Semi-lateral position .............................5
Neck and arm support ......................... 6
Resting position, hemiplegia ................ 7
Support for sacrum, knees and heels .. 8
Molly Heel Protection .........................10
Manual
Curera Positioning
®
When bedbound individuals don’t move enough, it
increases the risk of pressure ulcers. With regular
position changes, this risk can be reduced and the
comfort level increased.
ing, changing and patient care. For the positioning pillows,
the positioning rolls and the multi pillow, there is a hygiene
cover and a knitted cover available as an accessory.
Care of Sweden has developed a wide range of stable pillows
and wedges that covers most needs for support and relief.
Curera® Positioning is also a big help when it comes to dress-
Working with Curera® Positioning is easy and the profit is
great.
Contact us for more information and education on how to
use the products.
Positioning Pillow
Curera® Positioning Pillow
25x80 cm
Positioning Roll
Curera® Positioning Roll
15x60 cm, 20x125 cm, 20x225 cm
Positioning Pillow
Support Wedge
Curera® Positioning Pillow
50x60 cm, 50x85 cm
Curera® Support Wedge incl. Hygiene Cover
70x26x15/5
Multi Pillow
Curera® Multi Pillow
75x75 cm
Back Pillow
Curera® Back Pillow
50x85 cm
Neck Pillow
Curera® Neck Pillow 50 cm
Facts
Cleaning
Filling in Back Pillow, Multi Pillow, Neck Pillow, Positioning Pillows and
The Hygiene Covers are liquid resistant and vapour permeable. The
Positioning Rolls: HR-foam/Polyester fibres
covers can be wiped off with cleaning agent and/or disinfectants.
Filling in Support Wedge: HR-foam
Machine wash at 95 ºC.
Warranty: 1 year
Inner pillow: Machine wash at 95 ºC. Tumble dry, avoid over drying.
For faster drying, run the centrifuge cycle 3-4 times.
Accessories
• Bag
• Hygiene cover (included in Curera® Support Wedge)
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Always read the instruction for use prior to usage of the product.
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Back and breathing support position
Positioning Pillow 25 x 80 cm
Positioning Pillow
Positioning Roll 20 x 225 cm
When someone has difficulty
breathing, Curera can provide
varying degrees of support and
relief to facilitate breathing while
lying on the back.
Lying on back
Example: For breathing problems and general
expansion of the lungs.
Place the Curera Positioning Pillows next to one
another, behind the back, in combination with a
pillow under the head.
Lying on back, T-position
Lying on back, A-position
Lying on back, V-position
Example: General expansion of the lungs in connection with breathing problems.
Example: To expand the upper part of the lungs in
connection with breathing problems. Support for
parts of the shoulder blades and spine.
Example: To expand the lower part of the lungs in
connection with breathing problems.
Place the positioning pillows in the shape of a T.
Place the positioning pillows in the shape of a V.
Place the positioning pillows in the shape of an A.
Lying on back
Example: All-round support
in seated or lying position.
Used in connection with
reduced body balance and to
enhance body awareness.
Let the Curera Positioning
Roll embrace the user. Multi
Pillow or Support Wedges
under the legs.
Can also be placed under the
knees or higher.
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Lateral position
Multi Pillow
Positioning Pillow
Positioning Roll 20 x 225 cm
Back Pillow with flap
For someone to be able to lie on
one side, it is often necessary to
have specific support for certain
parts of the body. Curera can provide good support in such cases.
Lateral position
Example: In connection with rest and relaxation, as
well as reduced body awareness,
place the Curera Positioning Roll under the head,
along the body and between the legs. Alternatively,
a head pillow can be used.
Lateral position
Lateral position
Example: As support in lateral position.
Example: As support after hip replacement.
Place the Multi Pillow behind the back.
Lateral position
Example: As support in lateral position.
Place the Back Pillow with the flap under the user's
back to secure the position, or place the flap under
the mattress to secure the position.
Lateral position
Lateral position
Example: As support in lateral position.
Place the Positioning Pillow behind the back.
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Example: As support in lateral position.
Place the Multi Pillow between the user's legs and
the Positioning Roll behind the back.
Semi-lateral position
Positioning Roll 20 x 225 cm
Support Wedge
In a semi-lateral position, it is
particularly important that there
is stable support in order that the
position can be maintained.
Stomach - lateral position
Example: To support shoulder, spine, hips, seat and heels.
Place the Positioning Roll under one half of the user's body.
Lateral position,
30º lying position
Lateral position,
30º lying position
Lateral position,
30º lying position
Example: To support the shoulder, sacrum, hip
and heel. If there is a standard mattress: place two
Support Wedges under the mattress.
Example: To support the shoulder, sacrum, hip and
heel. If there is a replacement mattress higher than
15 cm: place two Support Wedges between the
sheet and the user.
Example: To support the shoulder, sacrum, hip and
heel. If there is a mattress overlay: place two Support Wedges between the mattress overlay and the
underlying mattress.
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Neck and arm support
With the right support, rest and relief can be given to the neck, arm and hand.
Positioning Pillow 25 x 80 cm
Positioning Pillow
Neck Pillow
Positioning Roll 15 x 60 cm
Positioning Roll 20 x 125 cm
Relief for head/neck
Example: Pressure relief, support and positioning of head/neck.
Place the Curera Neck Pillow around the throat/neck.
Arm
Example: As support when in seated position. Provides support
for the arms.
Place the Positioning Roll 20 x 125 cm in front of the user.
Raised arm
Example: In connection with swollen arm and hand.
Place the Positioning Pillow/Positioning Roll under the arm.
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Lying position, hemiplegia
Positioning Pillow 25 x 80 cm
Positioning Pillow
Multi Pillow
The Positioning Pillow provides
support and relief, and is used
preventively as well as to stimulate
weak parts of the body.
Stroke positioning
Seated, with weak right side
Example: Provide comfortable support when seated, prevent pain and swelling in right arm and hand.
Place the Positioning Pillow under the right arm and a Multi Pillow under the knees.
Stroke positioning
Stroke positioning
Lying position with weak left side.
Lying position with weak right side
Example: Rest on the healthy side, prevent contractures, prevent pain and
swelling in arm and hand, prevent pressure ulcers and lie comfortably.
Example: Stimulate awareness of the weak side, prevent contractures, prevent
pressure ulcers and lie comfortably.
Place the Positioning Pillow behind the back and a pillow under the healthy
left leg. Take care with the position of the right shoulder.
Place the Positioning Pillow under the weak left arm and a pillow under the
weak left leg.
Use the Positioning/Pillow/Roll as a support behind the back.
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Support positions for sacrum, knees and heels
Positioning Pillow
Support Wedge
Positioning Roll 15 x 60 cm
Multi Pillow
Sacrum and heels are the
parts of the body that are often subjected to the greatest
pressure when a person is
bed bound. There are plenty
of opportunities here to provide effective relief.
Support for sacrum/knees/heels
Example: Comfortable resting position to prevent
shearing when half-sitting in bed, relief of heels.
Place two Support Wedges against one another
under the knees.
Example: When supporting the lumbar spine,
knees and heels.
Place two Support Wedges under the knees.
Support
Example: To relieve the knees and support the feet.
Place the Curera Positioning Roll under the knees and the Curera Multi Pillow
by the foot plate.
Changing dressings
Example: In connection with changing dressings and compression.
Place Curera Support Wedges on top of one another to form a square. This
leaves your hands free.
Heel support
In connection with spasticity
Example: Prevent the pressure of the heel on the surface, support the feet.
Example: In stable position in connection with spasticity.
Place the Multi Pillow folded against the bed frame under the lower leg.
Place the Multi Pillow between the user's legs when in a lateral position.
Heel relief
Knees
Example: As relief for the heels.
Example: As support under the knees.
Place the Curera Multi Pillow so that the heels are free.
Fold the Multi Pillow and place it under the knees.
Protection against bed frame
Prevent oedema
Example: As protection against rails or bed frame.
Example: Relief of heels, prevent swollen legs.
Place the Support Wedges with the narrow side facing down.
Place Support Wedges under the mattress.
Feet
Support for patient care
Example: Support for the feet.
Example: In connection with changing dressings and caring for users in a
lateral position.
Place a Curera Support Wedge upright at the end of the bed.
Place the broad side of the Support Wedge against the user's back. This leaves
your hands free and provides greater security for the user.
Molly Heel Protection
Designed to relieve heels
Facts Hygiene cover
Advantages with Molly Heel Protection
• Easy to clean
• Easy to use
• Liquid resistant
• Equalizes pressure
• Long durability
• Faster healing
• Machine wash 95 ºC
• Improves circulation
• Vapour permeable
• Makes it easier to freely move the legs
• Wipe with cleaning agent and/or disinfectants
• Prevents crossing the legs after hip surgery
• Soft and comfortable
Sizes
Molly Small
Molly Medium
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Molly Large
Working with Molly is easy and the profit is great!
Contact your supplier for more information
Molly Heel Protection
The heels are one of the
most vulnerable parts of the
body. There are plenty of
opportunities to provide effective relief.
Molly Heel Protection
Lying on back
Molly Medium size, use sock or tubular gauze between the skin and Molly. Wait 15 to 20 minutes until Molly has taken shape. Check the distance between the
heel and the subsurface. If the distance is less than 2 cm, change to Large size, if it is more, change to Small size.
Alternatively, you can measure the length of the leg: SIAS (Spina iliaca anterior superior) inner ankles: 78-85 = Small, 86-94.5 = Medium, 102-103 = Large.
Lateral position
Rotate Molly so that the opening is facing down towards the mattress, in order to achieve the correct height. Molly must be loose and it must be possible to rotate
it around the leg.
Can also be used to prevent crossing the legs after hip replacement surgery - place the protection on the healthy leg.
We are Care of Sweden. Since 1992, we help healthcare to better take care of people who require
physical supports, for example to prevent pressure ulcers in rehabilitation or long term care. You’ll find
us on care units in all parts of the world.
The products range spans from advanced air mattress systems to seat cushions for wheelchairs. We
manufacture ourselves at our facility in Sweden, where everything is done according to high quality
standards and with minimal environmental impact. But most importantly is our commitment and our
desire to be always available.
Our customers see us as part of the care team, where we are working
side by side, for no one ever should have to suffer from pressure ulcers.
Together, we can reduce unnecessary suffering and save financial
resources to healthcare.
We call our mission
Supporting Life
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