At Kalogon, we are dedicated to advancing wheelchair seating technology through innovation and research. We’ve previously shared our Orbiter White Paper AI-Generated Podcast, and have now turned our peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Tissue Viability into podcast form for an easily understandable and engaging format to learn the information.
This study explores the impact of Kalogon’s air-bladder offloading mode on blood flow in the gluteal region. Using high-resolution imaging techniques to assess how our cushion influences blood flow when set to its dynamic offloading mode, researchers hypothesized that the cushion’s ability to redistribute pressure would enhance circulation – reducing reactive hyperemia compared to a traditional static cushion setting.
A group of ten non-disabled adults participated in the study, sitting on the cushion in both static and offloading modes while researchers measured blood flow using a laser speckle contrast imaging system. The findings revealed that for seven out of ten participants, the technology’s offloading sequences tended to reduce reactive hyperemia, indicating improved blood flow and potential benefits in pressure injury prevention.
Scientific studies can be dense and complex, making it difficult for non-experts to grasp key insights. To bridge this gap, we used AI to generate a podcast that breaks down the findings of this study into an easy-to-understand format. This AI-powered podcast summarizes the study’s core concepts, helping listeners engage with the research in a conversational and accessible way.
Of course, as with any AI-generated content, there may be occasional quirks or minor inaccuracies in translation. However, the podcast effectively captures the main themes of the study and presents them in a way that’s both engaging and informative.
We highly recommend giving it a listen and exploring how the Orbiter cushion is making a difference in pressure injury prevention and wheelchair seating technology. Listen to the full podcast below!
Highlights Include:
[00:28] An introduction into pressure injuries
[01:45] What makes Kalogon’s cushion and technology different
[02:27] The study
[03:12] The results
[04:45] The impact of using non-disabled participants
[05:40] Using Orbiter to personalize your seating experience