Beds & Support Surfaces, including: Aquila Corp.'s Airpulse PK; EHOB's Waffle Expansion Control Mattress Overlay; and more.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Aquila Corp.
Airpulse PK
- powered, alternating pressure wheelchair cushion system designed for those with pressure sores; alternate air cells inflate/deflate to the desired pressure on an adjustable timed cycle
- three models: standard battery model powered from its own rechargeable battery source, operates for up to 40 hours; power chair model powered from the 24-volt power chair batteries; hybrid model powered from either 24-volt power chair battery or its own battery source with flip of a switch
- each cushion is custom-made to address the client's specific needs
EHOB
Waffle Expansion Control Mattress Overlay
- stable and safe; eliminates bottoming out; air venting holes dissipate heat and moisture
- easily placed on top of existing mattress; air overlay cradles the body for pressure ulcer protection and treatment
- transportable; cleans with soap and water
Bilt-Rite/Mastex Industries
Therapeutic Support Mattress 5-Zone
- deluxe foam mattress with convoluted top layer reduces pressure
- high resilient firm foam base; durable, zippered, waterproof anti-microbial nylon cover
- 300-lb. weight capacity; 35 in. × 80 in. × 5.5 in.
Invacare
IVC Full-Electric Low Bed
- split-spring design incorporated into standard low bed profile
- bed ends durable, impact-resistant and washable
- 9.5-in. minimum and 20-in. maximum floor-to-bed deck height; 450-lb. weight capacity
GF Health Products
Lumex Patriot
- sturdy, easy-to-clean grid deck with improved mattress support
- Silver Solutions antimicrobial coating; welded steel frame; frame slots ensure proper bed rail placement
- semi-electric and full-electric/low versions; various decorative bed ends; optional extension kit(s) extend bed deck length from 80 in. to 84 or 88 in.
Blue Chip Medical Products
Supreme Air
- alternating pressure/low air loss mattress system; 18 independent 8-in. deep air cells
- specialty foot section provides pressure redistribution to prevent and treat pressure ulcers
- user-friendly digital controls
Mabis DMI Healthcare
Steel Home Bed Rails with Vinyl Cushions
- cross bars fit between box spring and mattress
- raises up to 19 in.
- pads secure with hook and loop closures; vinyl cover is non-allergenic and flame-retardant
Sleep Safe Beds
Home Beds
- alternative to traditional hospital beds; designed to eliminate falls/entrapment for special needs children/adults
- four models — low, medium, high and highest — offer increased safety rail height; full-length safety rails offer 8 to 34 in. of protection above the mattress
- available in twin and full sizes; finishes in maple, oak, cherry and white; headboard and footboard windows available
Varilite
Reflex Cushion
- non-adjustable, self-inflating, air-foam floatation with multi-stiffness foam for lower extremity positioning; no adjustment and no pump
- built-in air-release device lets out a portion of air when user sits, resulting in a fixed amount of immersion for pressure distribution, comfort and stability; cushion automatically re-inflates when user stands up
- sizes range from 12- to 20-in. width and depth; 650-lb. capacity; removable washable incontinence cover
Alex Orthopedic
Convoluted Wheelchair Cushion
- convoluted foam allows passage of air
- relief of pressure for long-term use
- comes uncovered unless specified
Quantum Rehab
Synergy Solution
- contoured, wrap-and-lift base designed with high density, high-resiliency polyurethane foam that redistributes weight away from areas vulnerable to skin breakdown
- twin-cell gel well and viscoelastic foam top layer deliver pressure management, positioning and comfort
- sizes from 10 in. × 10 in. up to 24 in. × 24 in.; custom sizes available
ProBasics by PMI
Single Motor Semi-Electric Bed
- split spring design; heaviest component is 46 lbs.
- battery override feature for power failures; universal bed ends and hi-lo rod; easy-to-use hand pendant for head or foot adjustment
- 450-lb. weight capacity; 87 in. × 36 in.; Trendelenberg positioning capable
Star Cushion Products
StarMatt
- mattress replacement system; 4-in. air cells on a custom mattress with 3.5-in. layer of therapeutic foam to add patient lift and prevent bottoming out
- overall thickness of 7 in. with four adjustable air sections that fit within the mattress perimeter
- slightly narrower air sections create side bolsters to increase safety and ease patient transfers
TenderCare Beds
Headboard and Footboard
- rich hardwood headboard and footboard set that slips over existing headboard and footboard of hospital bed
- five finishes; matching nightstands and foot chests available
- no tools required
