The Flo-Form® Positioner is a non-powered fluidized medium that maximizes contouring and support, redistributes pressure across a larger surface area, and promotes effective patient positioning with neutral spine and limb alignment.
Flo-Form fluidized positioning devices (FPDs) are comprised of lubricated microspheres, giving them the ability to three-dimensionally contour the patient’s specific shape – and hold that shape until remolded.
FPDs can be used for both adult and neonatal positioning. FPDs are developed in partnership with Spry Therapeutics.
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Flo-Form Positioner for pressure injury prevention and infection control
Flo-Form can be molded to any shape and will hold its form until it is remolded. Because of this unique characteristic, Flo-Form is an excellent medium for patient positioning and pressure redistribution.
Fluidized positioning devices three-dimensionally contour to the patient’s specific shape – and hold that shape until remolded.
FPDs can be used for both adult and neonatal positioning.
Flo-Form helps to protect the skin, promote neutral body alignment, and encourage healthier development of fragile neonatal patients.
Here are some examples of the Flo-Form Positioner in use
Flo-Form positioner application
The Flo-Form Positioner effectively redistributes pressure over a greater surface area and promotes neutral spine and limb alignment. The positioner is moldable and can be adjusted to accommodate each patient’s unique clinical needs.
Flo-Form positioners are available for head positioning, body positioning, and developmental positioning.
Flo-Form NICU Positioners
Flo-Form® technology allows neonatal positioners to be micro-contoured for each patient’s unique medical needs. Flo-Form also helps to protect the skin, promote neutral body alignment, and encourage healthier development of fragile neonatal patients.
For head positioning
- Redistributes pressure to protect the skin
- Helps reduce lateral skull flattening
- Promotes neutral head/trunk alignment
- Facilitates tube/line management
- Recommended for single patient use
For body positioning
- Creates a soft outer boundary to support a flexed, midline position
- Helps maintain neutral body alignment and positive airway
- Encourages normal musculoskeletal and neuromotor development
- Recommended for single patient use
Flo-Form Positioners
For head positioning
Supports the neck and shoulders to offload the occiput
Protects the ears, nose, and face against shear and friction
Supports the cervical spine
Promotes neutral spine alignment
Facilitates tube/line management
For body positioning
Contours and supports the body to offload the scapula and sacrum
Maintains therapeutic positioning
Promotes neutral body alignment
Facilitates tube/line management
Flo-Form Positioner filling material
The Flo-Form Positioner uses a fluidized medium that maximizes contouring and support. The product is designed to aid in providing developmental positioning for neonatal patients while redistributing pressure on sensitive skin.
Flo-Form positioners can be used safely long-term with correct cleaning and disinfection protocols.
- The Flo-Form positioner is a cleanable and reusable product.
- Disinfect by wiping the casing with a hospital-approved disinfectant. Allow to dry.
- After disinfection, wipe it down using a clean cloth moistened with clean water.
- Allow positioner to dry fully before use.
- Straight bleaching, scrubbing, machine washing, tumble drying, and autoclaving are not recommended.
- The disposable cover is single patient use and should be discarded appropriately.
Flo-Form fluidized positioning devices (FPDs) are developed in partnership with Spry Therapeutics.
Contact info@gabrielscientific.com for further information.