Immedia LeanOnMe
Soft, relieving and calming positioning cushions
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The best position is always the next
This makes repositioning of a bedridden person an important intervention as they are not
able to do micro and macro movements on their own. In the right position, the person can
relax and thereby experience less problems while lying down. This will also contribute to
preventing skin injuries and pain that can stem from being bedridden for a prolonged time.
Maintenance of body functions
We are today well aware of how important it is to prevent
pressure and shear with an appropriate resting position 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, as it contributes to maintaining
body functions and achieving rest and quality sleep, both
of great importance for rehabilitation and for a good
quality of life.
At the same time, appropriate positioning helps prevent
long-term consequences such as contractures, pain, and
pressure ulcers.
LeanOnMe consists of a wide range of multipurpose
positioning cushions, which contribute to a better life
quality experience through:
• Pressure relief
• Prophylactic effect
• Pain relief
• Calming effect
• Non-pharmacological effect
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Why LeanOnMe?
LeanOnMe literally means “Support me” and aspires to
support the user in achieving rest and maintain body
functions, while also supporting the carer with better
working conditions, both through the easy-to-use cushions
and the ability to utilise the users own resources when
transferring and positioning.
The cushions have a uniquely soft and skin-friendly
surface, made from sustainable and natural organic
materials, that makes them highly comfortable to lean
on, even for users with tactile defensiveness. The lling
provides the user with a stable resting position with
unique comfort and calming sensory stimulation. All
materials are designed to keep noise to a minimum,
making the cushions optimal for users with sensitive
hearing.
Who is LeanOnMe good for?
The cushions can be helpful in many situations, but
especially when there is a need for supporting the body
or protecting exposed body parts when repositioning.
The following individuals should be considered at risk
of pressure ulcers: limited mobility, Stage 1 or existing
pressure ulcers, decreased perfusion, increased
moisture and/or body temperature, poor nutritional
status, advanced age, sensory perception, are bedridden
or have a generally deteriorated health status.
Furthermore, studies show that an enclosed position
helps calm anxiety, agitation, and anger, while also
increasing relaxation, focus, and clarity of thoughts.
When is it time to change position?
People without disabilities make several micro and
macro movements per hour. These changes of position
are an important part of preventing pressure ulcers,
contractures, edema, pneumonia, and pain. Evidence for
the most effective position and frequency of repositioning
is limited, but if a person is unable to reposition on their
own, however, it is recommended to offer them help in
doing so.
Frequent repositioning consists of multiple tasks and
is a top nursing priority that includes the redistribution
of pressure, facilitation of respiratory functions,
and providing comfort. Repositioning also provides
an opportunity to conduct a brief head-to-toe skin
assessment, with particular focus on skin overlying bony
prominences such as the sacrum, ischial tuberosities,
greater trochanters and heels.
Determining whether skin redness is blanchable or non-
blanchable can be done with the nger or disc method*:
• Finger pressure method: a nger is pressed on
the erythema for three seconds and blanching is
assessed following removal of the nger.
• Transparent disk method: a transparent disk
is used to apply pressure equally over an area
of erythema and blanching can be observed
underneath the disk during its application.
Avoid positioning the individual on an area of erythema
whenever possible.
*Reference: EPUAP/NPIAP/PPPIA, 2019
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Pressure – Prevent and relieve
It is generally accepted that repositioning users who
are at risk of developing a pressure ulcer can prevent
development by removing pressure from the at-risk
site. The following should be included in every skin
assessment: skin temperature, edema and change
in tissue consistency in relation to surrounding tissue.
When the individual is able to respond reliably, it is
recommended to ask him or her to identify any areas of
discomfort or pain that could be attributed to pressure
injury.
How to use
Spasticity and contractures
– Prophylactic support
If a person is bedridden due to brain injury it is important
to prevent spasticity, which often is a comorbidity. The
spasticity is controlled by positioning the person in
positions that are opposite to the spasticity pattern. After
just a few days of immobility, the consequences of lack of
movement will appear in the muscles and joints. This can
cause contractures, which are painful and will impede
the persons mobility. A supporting and stable position will
provide comfort and better rest, which is important for
rehabilitation.
Respiratory problems
– Increase ventilation
If a person with respiratory problems is immobilized in
bed, the normal procedure is 30° elevation in a supine
position, but to avoid secretions in the lungs, it is also
important to be repositioned on both sides. This will
create good respiration in the part of the lung that faces
away from the mattress. The user must be positioned in a
way that creates a feeling of untroubled breathing.
AVT-positioning is recommended to support respiration,
see instruction on page 13.
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Pain – Relieve and enclose
A bedridden person is often distressed and in pain;
either due to trauma or complications of reduced blood
ow such as pressure ulcers, contractures, ischemia, or
edema. The carer must observe the immobile person,
and make sure that the facial expressions show signs
of well-being before the repositioning is completed - and
to determine if it is time for the next position. It is also
possible to reduce the pain and discomfort through
sensory stimulation. An enclosing position increases the
body awareness through the sense of touch, which causes
the level of the stress-reducing hormone Oxytocin to rise.
Anxiety and agitation
– Increase relaxation
Enclosing a person with positioning cushions stimulates
the sense of touch, and reduces anxiety, agitation, and
anger, which can benet daily co-operation with the
carer. A clear body awareness increases relaxation, focus
clarity of thoughts, positive energy, and a calm feeling.
This is an optimal therapeutic tool for those with self-
harm, distressed or combative behavior, or those who are
triggered by seemingly small stimuli in their environment,
e.g. accidental or unwanted touch.
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Immedia LeanOnMe
Gives the user soft and stable support for their body and extremities - feel the comfort.
Skin-friendly surface
Immedia LeanOnMe cushions have a uniquely soft and
skin-friendly surface made from sustainable and natural
organic materials. The soft-touch textile is a quilted fabric
which makes the surface very pleasant ad soft allowing
the limbs to sink into the desired potition. Additional
benets include:
• STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX
®
certied
• Optimal air circulation
• Temperature regulation
• Barrier against dust mites, bacteria, fungi and
bed bugs
• Waterproof and breathable
• Silent materials, preventing users with sensitive
hearing from being overstimulated
• Soft and bi-elastic, even after many washes
Each LeanOnMe positioning cushion has an inner
cushion and a unique soft-touch textile cover or a
waterproof cover.
Eco-friendly materials
Beyond being a high-quality positioning product, the
LeanOnMe range is produced with consideration for its
footprint and a focus on reducing waste and its effects on
the environment.
This is achieved by consciously using eco-friendly
materials that are made from organic ingredients and
residual materials from preceding production, as well as
both recycled and recyclable packaging.
The cushions’ textile surface is made from natural
cellulose bre from wood sourced from sustainable forest
plantations, which makes it 100% bio-based.
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Material
Inner cushion: 95% polyester, 5% elastane
Filling: granulated residual polyurethane foam, EPP (Expanded Polypropylene) beans
Soft-touch/hygienic cover: 75% Lyocell (Tencel™ + Smartcel™ sensitive), 25% Modal
(Tencel™). 100% polyester lling and polyurethane membrane
Washing instructions
80°
Machine wash - max. temperature 80ºC. Tumble drying - low temperature; max. 60ºC.
Do not use solvents or bleach. Do not iron. Remove inner cushion before washing.
Superior lling
As for the lling, it is a well-balanced combination of
granulated viscoelastic polyurethane foam residuals
from mattress production and EPP beans (Expanded
Polypropylene). EPP beans are rm, quiet, water and
chemical resistant, and 100% recyclable.
Dry sand
With properties similar to dry sand, the lling allows
the limbs to sink into the soft material and remain held
precisely in the desired position.
The EPP beans in the lling provide the possibility to
“mold” the cushions to t the users unique needs.
The foam gives stability and provides a pleasant softness
and elasticity, while enhancing the material’s modelling
ability and allowing the user’s body to immerse into the
supporting surface of the cushions.
The foam has an exceptional and persistent elasticity
with high repeatability which makes it resilient in
distributing and relieving pressure. This maintains the
cushions’ load-bearing capacity, even with heavy loads,
and makes them ideal for soft positioning.
Both the foam and the beans spring back into their
original shape after the load is removed.
All materials are designed to keep noise to a minimum,
making the cushions optimal for users with sensitive
hearing.
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Immedia LeanOnMe Roll
The roll can be bent, shaped and adjusted exactly to the
users needs. It can also be shaken so that it becomes
fuller in some areas and thinner in others. In the lateral
side position, it can be shaped to support the head, back,
and legs. It is well suited for neurological users, people
with decreased body awareness or anxiety as it provides
good tactile stimulation.
Product name Size Item no.
LeanOnMe Roll S + Soft-Touch Cover W330xL1000 mm IM15112
LeanOnMe Roll L + Soft-Touch Cover W330xL2300 mm IM15113
LeanOnMe Roll S + Hygienic Cover W330xL1000 mm IM16112
LeanOnMe Roll L + Hygienic Cover W330xL2300 mm IM16113
Soft-Touch Cover for IM15112 W330xL1000 mm IM10512
Soft-Touch Cover for IM15113 W330xL2300 mm IM10513
Hygienic Cover for IM16112 W330xL1000 mm IM10612
Hygienic Cover for IM16113 W330xL2300 mm IM10613
Roll S sitting
When held into the stomach, it has a calming
and stabilizing effect.
Roll L lateral
When hugged in the lateral position, it has
a calming effect, and makes it possible to
position the user.
Roll L supine
When used as a nest, it will have a pressure-
and pain relieving effect on the shoulders, and
will elevate the arms and hands.
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Immedia LeanOnMe Channel
The channel-sewn cushion is a exible cushion that
protects, supports, and relieves. The cushion can be
rolled and shaped depending on the application.
The cushion can be placed under the leg(s), between the
legs, under the calves to relieve the heels, or under an
arm to relieve shoulder blades and/or elbows. In a lateral
position, the cushion can be placed under the back or
between the legs to protect exposed areas. When sitting,
the cushion is placed in the back as support.
Product name Size Item no.
LeanOnMe Channel + Soft-Touch Cover W750xL750 mm IM15108
LeanOnMe Channel + Hygienic Cover W750xL750 mm IM16108
Soft-Touch Cover for IM15108 W750xL750 mm IM10508
Hygienic Cover for IM16108 W750xL750 mm IM10608
Channel legs
For elevation or for pressure relief on the
ankle and/or heel.
Channel supine
When placed under both legs, it will relief
edama. Also for pain- and pressure relieving
effect.
Channel lateral
When placed between the legs, it protects
exposed areas such as inner knees and
ankles, and pressure from bedrails.
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Immedia LeanOnMe Wing
The backrest cushion with a wing is used in a lateral
position. The user lies on the wing so that the user’s
own weight holds the cushion in place. Then the back is
supported precisely and is stable. The cushion can also
be used for supine positioning to protect exposed body
parts from pressure from bed rails.
Product name Size Item no.
LeanOnMe Wing + Soft-Touch Cover W450xL800 mm + wing 200 mm IM15107
LeanOnMe Wing + Hygienic Cover W450xL800 mm + wing 200 mm IM16107
Soft-Touch Cover for IM15107 W450xL800 mm + wing 200 mm IM10507
Hygienic Cover for IM16107 W450xL800 mm + wing 200 mm IM10607
Wing lateral
When placed in the back in a lateral position
with the wing under the user, the cushion
stays in place, and ensures the user doesn’t
tilt backwards.
Wing supine
Placed under an arm in supine position, it
has a pressure- and pain-relieving effect, and
protects exposed body parts. Also for elevating
effect.
Wing lateral
The cushion can also be used to protect
exposed body parts from pressure from bed
rails.
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Immedia LeanOnMe Mini
A small, multi-purpose support cushion which is placed
where smaller gaps occur between body and mattress
when a person is positioned; typically, at the ankle and
knee. Applying the cushion has a relaxing effect on the
body part, which propagates to the rest of the body,
also for opening a hand affected by spasticity. The small
cushion is the professional replacement for the duvet clip
- but it does not collapse or atten out.
Product name Size Item no.
LeanOnMe Mini + Soft-Touch Cover W150xL300 mm IM15100
LeanOnMe Mini + Hygienic Cover W150xL300 mm IM16100
Soft-Touch Cover for IM15100 W150xL300 mm IM10500
Hygienic Cover for IM16100 W150xL300 mm IM10600
Mini lower back
Placed under the lower back to relieve
pressure on the pelvis.
Mini hand
Elevation of hand, and for avoiding
contractures.
Mini gaps
Placed where smaller gaps occur.
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Immedia LeanOnMe Basic
Traditional positioning cushions in six shapes and sizes,
which can be used in lateral and supine positioning for
supporting the back, arms, legs, knees, and ankles, or in
a supine position to facilitate breathing. The positioning
cushions can also be used to protect exposed body parts
from pressure from bed rails.
Product name Size Item no.
LeanOnMe Basic XS +Soft-Touch Cover W300xL400 mm IM15101
LeanOnMe Basic S + Soft-Touch Cover W400xL600 mm IM15102
LeanOnMe Basic M + Soft-Touch Cover W500xL700 mm IM15103
LeanOnMe Basic L + Soft-Touch Cover W250xL800 mm IM15104
LeanOnMe Basic LW + Soft-Touch Cover W450xL800 mm IM15105
LeanOnMe Basic XL + Soft-Touch Cover W550xL900 mm IM15106
LeanOnMe Basic XS + Hygienic Cover W300xL400 mm IM16101
LeanOnMe Basic S + Hygienic Cover W400xL600 mm IM16102
LeanOnMe Basic M + Hygienic Cover W500xL700 mm IM16103
LeanOnMe Basic L + Hygienic Cover W250xL800 mm IM16104
LeanOnMe Basic LW + Hygienic Cover W450xL800 mm IM16105
LeanOnMe Basic XL + Hygienic Cover W550xL900 mm IM16106
Soft-Touch Cover for IM15101 W300xL400 mm IM10501
Soft-Touch Cover for IM15102 W400xL600 mm IM10502
Soft-Touch Cover for IM15103 W500xL700 mm IM10503
Soft-Touch Cover for IM15104 W250xL800 mm IM10504
Soft-Touch Cover for IM15105 W450xL800 mm IM10505
Soft-Touch Cover for IM15106 W550xL900 mm IM10506
Hygienic Cover for IM16101 W300xL400 mm IM10601
Hygienic Cover for IM16102 W400xL600 mm IM10602
Hygienic Cover for IM16103 W500xL700 mm IM10603
Hygienic Cover for IM16104 W250xL800 mm IM10604
Hygienic Cover for IM16105 W450xL800 mm IM10605
Hygienic Cover for IM16106 W550xL900 mm IM10606
Basic supine
Used in supine position for supporting the
body or extremities. Also for protection of
exposed body parts.
Basic XS and S lateral
To be held into the stomach for a pain
relieving and/or calming effect.
Basic XS and S sitting
Elevation of arm and hand for avoiding
contractures, edema and pressure.
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T positioning
T gives a general opening of the lungs.
A positioning
A opens the upper parts of the lungs and
relieves part of the back.
V positioning
V opens the lower parts of the lungs and
relieves part of the back.
Immedia LeanOnMe Basic L
By varying the position of two Basic L´s, the cushions may support respiration. The method is named AVT, because the
letters symbolize how the cushions are placed. This can prevent pneumonia and improve lung function because the
positions expand different parts of the lungs.
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Immedia LeanOnMe Ring
The neck cushion is used to provide stable and relieving
support when a normal pillow is not considered
appropriate. It is well suited for users suffering from
Huntington’s disease, and others who develop occipital
pressure ulcers. For users with poor head control, it can
also be used in a half-seated bed or armchair to provide
good headrest. The neck cushion can easily be taken on
trips to relieve sore neck muscles and vertebrae.
Ring lateral
For relieving pressure on ears, and/or pain
relief of neck muscles.
Ring supine
For pressure relief on the back of the head,
and/or for head control.
Product name Size Item no.
LeanOnMe Ring S + Soft-Touch Cover Ø400 mm IM15110
LeanOnMe Ring M + Soft-Touch Cover Ø500 mm IM15111
LeanOnMe Ring S+ Hygienic Cover Ø400 mm IM16110
LeanOnMe Ring M + Hygienic Cover Ø500 mm IM16111
Soft-Touch Cover for IM15110 Ø400 mm IM10510
Soft-Touch Cover for IM15111 Ø500 mm IM10511
Hygienic Cover for IM16110 Ø400 mm IM10610
Hygienic Cover for IM16111 Ø500 mm IM10611
Ring sitting
For supporting the head in a sitting position.
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Product name Size Item no.
LeanOnMe Bag 900x650x350 mm IM120015
Immedia LeanOnMe Bag
Practical bag for storage and transportation, made of
eco-friendly recycled polypropylene.
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patient handling equipment. Since 1973, we have been committed to improving
quality of life for the individual, family members and caregivers.
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