Airflow Mattress Nhs

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.

Airflow mattress nhs.

Each mattress and cover if applicable should be reviewed on a monthly basis and in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. Alternating air flow mattresses active surface also known as air flow mattresses alternating pressure mattresses relieve and redistribute pressure through a dynamic lying surface. 10 latitudinal air cells are encased in foam. 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.

Minimise the risk of pressure ulcers with an alternating pressure mattress as shown below. The pressure relief range features overlay mattresses and replacement mattresses complete mattress. Our extensive range of pressure relief alternating air mattress systems are designed for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers in medium to very high risk patients. Pressure relief alternating air mattress systems.

Welcome to the full range of pressure relief mattresses from health and care. Alternating pressure sore mattresses are assembled with a row of lateral air cells that constantly alternate. 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. The acclaim flow hybrid mattress uses a combination of air cells and specialist foams to form a mattress surface capable of pressure reduction across a wide range of healthcare environments providing effective prevention and treatment for presure ulcers.

We have a great selection of pressure relief mattresses alternating mattresses air flow mattresses memory foam mattresses and pressure relief overlays. 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. Allow the mattress to inflate before positioning the patient on the mattress. When completed this mattress audit tool should be retained for evidence purposes.

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. Our alternating pressure mattresses category is full of mattresses which are designed to help fight against pressure ulcers.