Short Description

A portable alternating air pressure cushion designed for users up to very high risk of developing pressure sores or with an existing pressure sore around the seating area. It has nine alternating air cells with a portable pump kit. The pump has audio and visual alarms for when power fails or when pressure is too low. One model only.

Models

Only one model is available

More Details

Cushion
* Bacteria resistant, polyurethane material
* Nine individual cylindrical air chambers that span the full width of the cushion and have a 1 in 2 alternating cycle
* The chambers press stud into place and are separated from the cushion base and each other so that they can be removed and replaced if punctured
* The cylindrical chambers are attached to the base mattress with corner buckle straps
* Cushion cover is breathable, water resistant, two way polyurethane stretch material and fire retardant

Pump Unit
* Portable pump unit that weighs 2.8kgs
* The pump has an on / off switch and a manual pressure control which is set according to the user's weight and position
* The pump supplies air to each alternate chamber resulting in a ten minute cycle of alternative inflation and deflation
* Written guide on the side of the pump unit
* Light and audible alarms when power fails or when there is low pressure in the cells
* Pump and cushion connectors have a snap lock mechanism to minimise accidental disconnection

Attachment
* Cushion overlay made from with buckle straps on each corner of the cushion
* A bracket enables the pump to be attached onto the chair.

Transport
The tubes can be disconnected from the pump and by connecting them into each other, the pressure in the overlay will be maintained for up to two hours.

Maintenance

* The supplier states that the overlay may be sponged down
* The pumps can be repaired
* If an air chamber is punctured the whole air chamber can be removed and a replacement chamber can be press studded into place

Standards

Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see www.ilcaustralia.org.au/Using_Assistive_Technology/standards_regulation

Place Of Manufacture

United Kingdom