Preventable Harm, Preventable Cost: A Challenge We Can Solve

At Crescent Healthcare, we believe that compassionate care begins with prevention. Every year, thousands of Australians suffer from pressure injuries—wounds that are painful, costly, and, in many cases, avoidable. Affecting around 13% of overnight hospital patients in Australia⁽¹⁾, these injuries extend hospital stays, burden caregivers, and reduce quality of life at a time when individuals deserve safety, healing and dignity.

Did you know?

Pressure injuries cost the Australian healthcare system an estimated $9.11 billion annually, with more than $5.5 billion attributed to hospital-acquired cases alone⁽¹⁾.

Your role as care providers is not only to treat, but to protect. That's why Crescent Healthcare offers innovative solutions like the CuroCell^® A4 CX20 and CX20 Plus, which combine evidence-based technology with compassionate design—offering real outcomes for patients and carers alike.

Why It Matters: The True Cost of Pressure Injuries

Pressure injuries do more than harm the skin. They interrupt recovery, increase medical complexity, and add emotional strain to already challenging care journeys. Stage 2 injuries alone—moderate in classification—are responsible for 42% of hospital-acquired injuries, each contributing an average of five additional hospital days and costing nearly $11,409 per patient⁽¹⁾.

They also contribute to:

• 863,000+ excess hospital bed days annually⁽¹⁾
• Significant stress for patients and families, often resulting in reduced independence
• Added workloads and burnout among frontline healthcare staff

Did you know?

These injuries are classified as a potentially preventable adverse event, yet they still remain a major contributor to hospital costs and patient readmission⁽¹⁾.

A Smarter Solution: Introducing the CuroCell^® CX20

In response to this urgent need, the CuroCell^® CX20 delivers a proactive, high-performing solution for pressure injury prevention and healing. This fully automated alternating pressure mattress is engineered to support users who are at risk of pressure injuries or are already experiencing early-stage wounds.

Here's how the CX20 makes a difference:

• Supports users up to 250 kg, making it suitable for a broad range of rehabilitation and community care settings.
• Pulsating Mode™ delivers gentle, rhythmic pressure variations that mimic natural movements, reducing cell deformation and improving capillary blood flow. This feature is supported by studies showing healing time reductions from 155 to 30 days.
• The three therapy modes—Gentle Alternating Low Pressure, Constant Low Pressure, and Caring Mode—offer adaptable care for different patient conditions and preferences.
• With cell-on-cell construction, the mattress maintains stability during power failures and assists in transfers, repositioning, and therapy engagement.
• It operates silently at <20 dBA, fostering uninterrupted rest and patient satisfaction.

Patients in rehabilitation or recovering at home benefit from its seamless integration with standard bed frames, smart features, and supportive cushioning that ensures both comfort and clinical performance.

Enhanced Support: The CuroCell^® CX20 Plus

Plus-sized individuals face a higher risk of skin and tissue damage due to shear and friction, especially during repositioning. Limited ability to shift weight independently, combined with the increased physical demands on caregivers, can lead to excessive pressure and drag on vulnerable areas.

Designed with these challenges in mind, the CX20 Plus delivers reinforced support and advanced offloading features. It incorporates all the intelligent functionality of the standard CX20, while accommodating higher weight capacities—making it a clinically appropriate choice for those requiring adaptive pressure care.

What sets the Plus model apart?

• Supports users between 160–454 kg, expanding safe use across bariatric and high-risk populations.
• Includes an integrated heel function, which is essential in targeting the most common injury site and facilitating faster healing.
• Built with a reinforced cell structure and soft-touch inner covers that protect delicate skin and maintain comfort.
• Utilises vapour-permeable hygiene covers that help regulate microclimate and reduce moisture-related skin breakdown.
• Maintains silent operation at 17–25 dBA, ensuring therapeutic benefits without disrupting rest.

Did you know?

Over two-thirds of Australian adults (66%) are plus sized, significantly increasing their risk for pressure injuries due to reduced mobility, higher skin pressure and moisture related skin damage⁽²⁾.

Designed for Real-World Care

One of the most significant advantages of both the CX20 and CX20 Plus is their suitability for dynamic care environments. Whether in a residential aged care facility, a rehabilitation ward, or an individual's home, these systems are easy to set up, transport, and use—minimising disruption while maximising care.

Caregivers benefit from:

• Reduced manual handling
• Fewer adjustments or reprogramming
• Durable, easy-to-clean covers
• Compliance with pressure mapping, infection control, and national auditing requirements

Product Overview: CuroCell^® CX20 vs. CX20 Plus

Caring with Purpose

At Crescent Healthcare, we never forget that behind every statistic is a person—a friend or family member—who deserves to live with dignity, safety, and support. We know that pressure injuries don't just affect the skin; they impact self-esteem, recovery, and the trust families place in their care teams.

That's why we advocate for smart prevention—not just for financial sustainability, but because we believe that compassion and quality go hand in hand. The CuroCell^® A4 CX20 and CX20 Plus were developed not just to meet clinical guidelines, but to exceed them, supporting both the patient and those who care for them.

Let's reduce pressure injuries—together.

Get in Touch

To learn more or to book a product consultation:

Phone: 1300 04 05 06

Email: hello@crescenthealthcare.com.au

Address: 26 Metrolink Circuit, Campbellfield, VIC 3061

Experience the Crescent Healthcare difference. Supporting you to support others.

References

1. Nghiem, S., Chaboyer, W., Byrnes, J., & al. (2022). Pressure injuries in Australian public hospitals: A cost of illness study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 134, 104191. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020748922000207
2. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2022). Overweight and obesity. Canberra: AIHW. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/overweight-obesity/overweight-andobesity/contents/summary