Healing with nature ^ Healing by design

NeoCon 2011 recap

Olea EuropaeaThis herb may be used to lower blood pressure and reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease.

Full House SleeperImproving the hospital experience for the patient and the family, the larger of the Full House Sofa Sleepers (item #97) opens to a 51” wide sleep surface, wide enough for two overnight guests. The Full House is available with several arm designs or armless, in standard and custom widths. Drawers and casters are optional features.

Sleeper BenchThe sleeper bench, with its 21” depth (when closed) is an ideal solution for those difficult small patient rooms where a standard sleeper sofa just won’t fit. It is remarkably comfortable for its compact size. The Sleeper Bench has an easy and intuitive conversion to a 38” wide sleeper. It is available in all IoA arm styles (5 styles) or armless, in standard or custom dimensions.

Strychnos Ignatii BergiusThis may be used to increase the activity of stomach digestion, and may therefore be used to assist with atonic dyspepsia and cerebral anaemia.

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88 SeriesThe 88 Series features a very simple, safe and intuitive “one step conversion” and an indestructible construction. The 88 series is available in a variety of styles as a sleeper chair, loveseat or in specified widths. All 88 Series sleepers are also available in standard (500 lbs) and bariatric (750 lbs) versions.

Paola CollectionThe Paola’s powder coated tubular steel frame combines beautifully with its warm wood or colorful urethane arm caps. The many choices of materials and finishes offer designers endless possibilities. The durability of its construction and materials ensures that the chairs will look good well past opening day.

Create seating rows by adding as many add-on chairs as desired to a starter chair. The Paola series include standard and bariatric seating, high and low back chairs, and ganged or free standing tables and benches.

Catesby CollectionThe Catesby Collection is a new series featuring an elegant wall saving design. A variety of replaceable “boots” are available providing a designer aesthetic with outstanding durability. Availability in a variety of stand alone or ganged seating, finishes and a multitude of options provide a nearly limitless number of possible configurations.

ConnectThe Connect Chair, with its smooth and safe motorized movement can be reclined to any position desired, including a flat position. With the touch of a button, the chair can be safely raised all the way to a 32” height, facilitating the transferring of the patient to and from the bed, reducing the risk of injury for both patient and staff.

Fraxinus OrnusIt was formerly used in medicine to promote intestinal health, but is now chiefly used in children’s medicine.

Foam-air ® seat cushion prevents the medical issues associated with pressure and heat points that often occur to patients that sit for an extended period of time.

Foam-air ® seat cushion

The Suspend features breakthrough suspension and foam technology as well as an ergonomic profile that provides long term comfort. The suspend features an optional continuous upholstery on the foot rest and increased leg elevation for exceptional comfort.

Foam-air® seat cushion prevents the medical issues associated with pressure and heat points that often occur to patients that sit for an extended period of time.

Suspend Series recliners

Artemisia absinthiumWhen made into a tea,Aartemisia can be used during labor to help reduce pain. A dried encapsulated form of the plant is used as an anthelmintic.

Kangaroo CareThe Kangaroo Chair was designed to support Kangaroo Care, a natural, skin to skin bonding between a mother an her premature newborn. Its wide back provides an absolute sense of safety and comfort, and the Kangaroo is a favorite chair for those areas of the hospital dedicated to the care of women and children.

Landolphia comorensisThis may be used to increase the activity of stomach digestion, and may therefore be used to assist with atonic dyspepsia and cerebral anaemia.

“JJ” Pediatric ReclinerA reclining chair for pediatric patients undergoing treatment including chemotherapy and dialysis. The chair effortlessly reclines allowing the child to relax during the arduous treatment. It is also available with a “game pole”, which supports the WII system, and hydraulic lift feature.

Winner of the 2009 Nightingale Award

Helios Treatment ChairThe Helios Treatment Chair is the result of a collaboration between IoA, ZGF and Memorial Sloan Kettering, leading to a new standard design for MSK Oncology clinics . The Helios chair features motorized movements on a swivel chair fixed to the floor. An interactive TV screen brings nurses call, programming, internet and telecommunication right to the patient with a triple articulating arm. All data and power cables are neatly channeled to the floor through its base.

Annina GliderA new member of the Annina Collection is the Annina Glider, featuring an extremely smooth and pleasant gliding motion combined with graceful lines and superb comfort.

Stychnos Nux VoniceA tonic made from this improves the pulse,raises blood pressure and is of great value to the circulatory system.

Cinchona CalisayaThis herb is used as a febrifuge, tonic and astringent; valuable for influenza, neuralgia and debility.

Annina FailsafeThe annina offers a more dynamic approach to furnishing a hospital space and introduces a new level of versatility and durability, all in a small footprint. You can sit on the patented rolling footrest, it will safely support you.

combining aesthetics and innovative designs to improve healthcare ~ www.ioa-hcf.com

In 1887, Franz Eugen Kohler published “Medizinal Pflanzen”, a three volume treatise containing finely detailed illustrations of 300 medicinal plants found in central and Eastern Europe. It was described by S. Sitwell and W. Blunt as “From the botanical standpoint the finest and most useful series of illustrations of medicinal plants.” Köhler’s Medizinal Pflanzen was edited by Gustav Pabst, a German botanist.

Upon discovering the work of F.E. Koehler, I was struck by the beauty of the illustrations, some of which are displayed in this booklet. They brought to mind an analogy between the healing power of plants, known and utilized for centuries, and the healing power of design, as it is pursued and artfully applied today by our healthcare designer friends.

Thank you,Fabio Delmestri

PS: You can see more illustrations from “Medizinal Pflanzen” at:http://caliban.mpiz-koeln.mpg.de/koehler/