What causes a bed sore?
"Bedsores (pressure sores / pressure ulcers / decubitus ulcers) are usually caused by sitting or lying in one position for too long without a change. This puts pressure on certain areas of the body and can reduce the blood supply to the skin and the tissues beneath, depriving the skin cells of oxygen.
When blood supply to the skin is cut off for more than two or three hours, the skin cells begin to die and a bedsore starts to develop. Left untreated, the skin can break open and become infected."
There are different pressure care products suitable for low, medium & high risk patients. It is most important to choose the correct product to obtain the maximum benefits.
First grade medical sheepskins aid in the prevention of pressure sores. We stock flat sheepskins for use in bed as well as heel and elbows pads, ring cushion covers, wheelchair cushions with backrests and slippers
Eggbox or convoluted foam wheelchair cushions and mattresses
available in all sizes
The ObusForme is designed to conform to the natural contours of the spine, to actually guide the back into a correct anatomical position, allowing your back to relax in a more physiologically natural fashion. It is a backrest and an orthopaedic spinal support. The ObusForme fits into any chair, car or wheelchair forcing you to sit properly without strain.
It promotes good posture and prevents slouching while sitting, a major cause of back pain.
JAY J2 gel cushion
The JAY J2 gel cushion is a low maintenance product for persons at high risk of tissue breakdown. Pelvic positioning is provided by the firm foam base and more than 2" of Jay Flow fluid contained in the seat conforms to bony prominences providing maximum pressure distribution and reduction. The Jay J2 Back is a lightweight contoured aluminium shell and contoured foam insert which promotes stabilisation and trunk alignment. Height and angle adjustable. Quick-release mechanism for easy removal and transportation.
Roho
Dry Flotation
ROHO
DRY FLOTATION technology provides the means for positioning the body and maintaining
blood flow with less deformation of tissues. All Roho products are based
upon a concept of adjustment to the user’s ever-changing body shape,
resulting in a perfect fit. The Quadtro inflatable cushion is a four
compartment cushion where the unique AIR IN PLACE system promotes lateral,
anterior and posterior stability. Appropriate for users at high risk of
tissue breakdown and in the healing of ischemic ulcers
Softech Range
The Softech range of mattress overlays, wheelchair seats, wheelchair wrap-arounds, elbow and ankle pads are ideal for low risk users providing comfort and pressure reduction. Reversible with one water resistant side.
Inflatable mattress overlays for medium to high risk patients. Supplied with a variable pressure pump. The ripple mattress overlay is an alternating pressure care mattress for low to medium risk users, whilst the Advanced Alternating Tube mattress is more suited to high risk patients.