Airflow Mattress Nhs

Mattresses should be individually numbered for identification purposes using an indelible pen.

Airflow mattress nhs. The pressure relief range features overlay mattresses and replacement mattresses complete mattress. Minimise the risk of pressure ulcers with an alternating pressure mattress as shown below. 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.

When completed this mattress audit tool should be retained for evidence purposes. 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. 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. We offer many different kinds of alternating pressure mattress and many are suitable for people with a high risk of pressure ulcers.

Welcome to the full range of pressure relief mattresses from health and care. 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. 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.

Once inflated the system will automatically default to medium comfort setting 3. The action of the patient s own weight on the airflow mattress encourages air to move in. Each mattress and cover if applicable should be reviewed on a monthly basis and in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. Pressure relief alternating air mattress systems.

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. Allow the mattress to inflate before positioning the patient on the mattress. Alternating pressure sore mattresses are assembled with a row of lateral air cells that constantly alternate.