Care Product Insights Semisolid Enteral Nutrition
Explore semisolid enteral nutrition formulas: their benefits, common challenges, and patent-based innovations for safer, more comfortable tube feeding.
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Care Product Insights Convenient for Repositioning: Bedsore Nurse Repositioning Pad
Discover the Bedsore Nurse Repositioning Pad, designed with Fusion® 3D fabric to reduce caregiver burden and improve comfort.
Care Product Insights 30° Lateral Position Risks & the Bananafit Small Flow Type Cushion
In healthcare and long-term care settings, “positioning” is essential to prevent pressure injuries (pressure ulcers) in people who cannot move independently.
Positioning means keeping the body in an appropriate posture to reduce pressure and shear, thereby maintaining comfort.
Among commonly used methods is the 30° lateral position (30° tilt).
In practice, however, relatively few people apply it correctly.
I myself used to perform it based on a vague understanding.
However, continuing to do so can invite unintended risks.
This article explains the significance and pitfalls of the 30° lateral position, fundamentals of pressure injuries, and a cushion—the Bananafit Small Flow Type—which appears useful for repositioning; my discussion draws on related patent filings.
Care Product Insights Isotonic Jelly: Supporting Alternating Swallowing and Hydration
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in Japan.
While many associate pneumonia with COVID-19, aspiration pneumonia has a different cause.
Aspiration pneumonia occurs when food, liquids, or saliva mistakenly enter the airway, causing inflammation.
According to data from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, more than 60,000 people died of aspiration pneumonia in 2022—surpassing the annual death toll from COVID-19.
With Japan’s aging population, this number is expected to rise further.
As a result, oral function and aspiration prevention have become essential concerns in elderly care and nursing.
In previous posts, I have introduced products aimed at reducing aspiration risk.
This time, I’d like to introduce “Isotonic Jelly”, a jelly drink we recently tried in our facility to support alternating swallowing.
I’ll share our practical experiences and discuss key characteristics of easy-to-swallow jellies based on relevant patent information.
Medical Device Insights Solving Injection Resistance with the Plunger Assist Ring
e Design Innovations for Less Painful Injections” and “Pressure in Nursing Care: How It Affects Injections, IV Drips, and Pressure Ulcers”
However, injection comfort is not determined by devices alone. Proper technique is essential to make the most of these tools.
In practice, difficulty in pushing the syringe plunger can become a real burden for clinicians, and this often increases patient discomfort and pain.
This article introduces the Plunger Assist Ring, a device designed to address this challenge.
Based on patent information, we’ll explore its features, the structure of a syringe, and the physical factors that make plungers harder to push.
Medical Device Insights Adhesive Tapes for Wound Closure: “FASNAHT” and “Steri-Strip”
When someone gets a deep cut, many people may immediately think, "This will need stitches."
Yet in clinical practice, there is often another option: using adhesive wound closure tapes instead of sutures.
This article introduces medical wound closure tapes, which are still not commonly known outside healthcare settings, focusing on two products: FASNAHT by Nichiban and Steri-Strip by 3M.—focusing on two products: FASNAHT by Nichiban and Steri-Strip by 3M. Their structure and features are explained based on related patent documents.
Nursing Science Basics Pressure in Nursing Care: How It Affects Injections, IV Drips, and Pressure Ulcers
In a previous article, I wrote about one method for reducing pain from injections: using thinner needles.
You can read that article here → Needle Design Innovations for Less Painful Injections
The idea was that thinner needles cause less stimulation to the pain receptors in the skin, reducing the pain at the moment of insertion.
However, focusing solely on needle thickness is not enough to ensure a truly painless injection.
One essential factor involved is pressure.
In this article, I’ll explore the concept of pressure from a nursing perspective and examine how it plays a role in injections, IV infusions, and pressure ulcer care.
What Is Pressure?
Care Product Insights Portable Toilet Disposal Bags for Easier Daily Care
This article focuses on a product introduced in the Silver Industry Newspaper: the "Wans Care Toilet Disposal Bag," designed to support hygienic and simplified handling of waste in portable toilets.
Care Product Insights Oral Care Gel – Catechin Benefits and Flavorful Comfort
As a home-visit nurse, I’ve come to appreciate the importance of oral care through daily practice.
In both caregiving and nursing settings, the value of maintaining good oral hygiene is being reevaluated.
In 2024, Japan’s long-term care insurance system introduced a new reimbursement category called the “Oral Care Collaboration Enhancement Add-On,” encouraging collaboration between dental professionals, nurses, and caregivers to improve the quality of care and enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals.
In previous blog posts, I’ve introduced swallowing support products such as thickening agents and the K-spoon that help fulfill the desire of many older adults to “keep enjoying food.” (The English version of that post is currently in preparation.)
Medical Device Insights Needle Design Innovations for Less Painful Injections
Whenpeoplethinkofinjectionpain,theyoftenimaginetheinitialprickwhentheneedleenterstheskin.Inreality,paincanoccuratseveral...