Pressure relief mattresses are designed to be used on both standard and profiling beds.
Airflow mattress nhs.
Allow the mattress to inflate before positioning the patient on the mattress.
When completed this mattress audit tool should be retained for evidence purposes.
The pressure relief range features overlay mattresses and replacement mattresses complete mattress.
We have a great selection of pressure relief mattresses alternating mattresses air flow mattresses memory foam mattresses and pressure relief overlays.
Pressure relief alternating air mattress systems.
Mattresses and cushions if you re at risk of getting pressure ulcers or have a minor ulcer your care team will recommend a specially designed static foam or dynamic mattress.
If you have a more serious ulcer you ll need a more sophisticated mattress or bed system such as a mattress connected to a pump that delivers a constant flow of air.
Alternating pressure sore mattresses are assembled with a row of lateral air cells that constantly alternate.
Mattresses should be individually numbered for identification purposes using an indelible pen.
We offer many different kinds of alternating pressure mattress and many are suitable for people with a high risk of pressure ulcers.
Minimise the risk of pressure ulcers with an alternating pressure mattress as shown below.
Pressure ulcer risk assessment and prevention including the use of pressure relieving devices beds mattresses and overlays for the prevention of pressure ulcers in primary and secondary care.
Each mattress and cover if applicable should be reviewed on a monthly basis and in accordance with manufacturer s instructions.
10 latitudinal air cells are encased in foam.
Alternating air flow mattresses active surface also known as air flow mattresses alternating pressure mattresses relieve and redistribute pressure through a dynamic lying surface.
When a bottom sheet is added to the mattress ensure that it is left loose to allow the mattress surface to conform with the patient s body as much as possible.
Our alternating pressure mattresses category is full of mattresses which are designed to help fight against pressure ulcers.
The action of the patient s own weight on the airflow mattress encourages air to move in.
Welcome to the full range of pressure relief mattresses from health and care.