Airflow Mattress Nhs

Each mattress and cover if applicable should be reviewed on a monthly basis and in accordance with manufacturer s instructions.

Airflow mattress nhs.

Our alternating pressure mattresses category is full of mattresses which are designed to help fight against pressure ulcers. 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. Allow the mattress to inflate before positioning the patient on the mattress. The pressure relief range features overlay mattresses and replacement mattresses complete mattress.

Pressure relief mattresses are designed to be used on both standard and profiling beds. 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. Welcome to the full range of pressure relief mattresses from health and care. Minimise the risk of pressure ulcers with an alternating pressure mattress as shown below.

When completed this mattress audit tool should be retained for evidence purposes. 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 air flow mattresses active surface also known as air flow mattresses alternating pressure mattresses relieve and redistribute pressure through a dynamic lying surface. We have a great selection of pressure relief mattresses alternating mattresses air flow mattresses memory foam mattresses and pressure relief overlays.

The action of the patient s own weight on the airflow mattress encourages air to move in. Alternating pressure sore mattresses are assembled with a row of lateral air cells that constantly alternate. Once inflated the system will automatically default to medium comfort setting 3. We offer many different kinds of alternating pressure mattress and many are suitable for people with a high risk of pressure ulcers.

Pressure relief alternating air mattress systems. Mattresses should be individually numbered for identification purposes using an indelible pen. 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.