Pressure sore development is preventable. Use of specialist pressure redistribution support surfaces help to display weight more evenly and protect the skin, and designed to give maximum comfort while you rest, it will also support a better night's sleep.
When choosing a pressure care mattress, it is important to consider the effects of that mattress on skin protection. Pressure management mattresses may be static or dynamic. In general, a static mattress refers to a mattress that doesn’t move when a person lies on it.
It is important to note that NICE guidelines state that:
“if you are at risk or have a grade 1 or 2 pressure ulcer, the minimum provision you should receive is a high specification foam mattress which moulds or contours to the body, helping to relieve pressure and stop ulcers from developing.”
Our range of static Pressure Mattresses are clinically proven and offer effective protection to those who are at risk of developing pressure ulcers. Lowzone is a static replacement pressure mattress and is suitable for patients with a low to medium risk of developing pressure ulcers, and using high density foam, it delivers effective pressure reduction - a first line prevention of pressure ulcers. Benefiting from a removable, multi-stretch, vapour permeable cover, they are the perfect mattress for pressure care in a hospital, residential or community setting.
Effective pressure reduction management, easily integrated into a pressure care plan.... whether you require a mattress overlay on top of existing mattress or a mattress replacement.
| Risk Category | Size Range | Options | Covering |
|---|---|---|---|
| At risk / medium risk | Single / Double / King Size - full made-to-measure service | Integral firm side rails to support easier transfer on and off the bed | Wipedown or fabric cover |
For a more versatile alternative to mattressing, delivering full body support, pressure management for those at risk, accommodate sitting and lying in one – have a look below at the Crumb Bolster or Posturite.
