Selflex Static Replacement Mattress

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The SelFlex is a static replacement mattress and is suitable for patients with a low to medium risk of developing pressure ulcers

lOW TO MEDIUM RISK

The SelFlex is a static replacement mattress and is suitable for patients with a low to medium risk of developing pressure ulcers.

Using high density foam, the SelFlex delivers effective pressure reduction and is used as a first line prevention of pressure ulcers. Benefiting from a removable, multi-stretch, vapour permeable cover, it is the perfect mattress for community use.

Technical specifications

 •  Product code sm005
 •  Maximum weight 152Kgs (24 stone)
 •  Warranty 1 Year
 •  Mattress dimentions 1956 x 864 x 127mm
 •  Foam CMHR Foam

Pressure care equipment
All individuals assessed as being vulnerable to pressure ulcers should, as a minimum provision, be placed on a high-specification foam mattress with pressure-redistributing properties.

Patients with a grade 1& »  8722;2 pressure ulcer should - as a minimum provision be placed on a high specification foam mattress/cushion, and be closely observed for skin changes.

Patients with grade 3& »  8722;4 pressure ulcers should - as a minimum provision be placed on a high specification foam mattress with an alternating pressure overlay, or a sophisticated continuous low pressure system, and the optimum wound healing environment should be created by using modern dressings. (NICE Guidelines)

Pressure reduction equipment
The provision of pressure redistributing/relieving devices needs a 24 hour approach and consideration should be given to all surfaces used for the patient, whether lying or sitting.

The support surface and positioning needs should be assessed and reviewed regularly and determined by the results of skin inspection, patient comfort, ability and general state. Regular repositioning should occur even when individuals are using pressure relieving devices.

Static equipment
Pressure reduction/redistribution is achieved in a variety of ways. The simplest static systems rely on the ability of the materials used to conform to the body shape, for example foam which contours to the body. Alternatively the foam may be cut to allow it to move more freely and also increase the potential surface area, thus redistributing the patient’s body weight over a greater surface area. The support surface should be chosen for the individual after assessing their level of risk, their medical condition and should also be appropriate for their mobility, care needs and personal autonomy.

They include the following;

•Standard foam mattress.
•Alternative foam mattress/overlays (for example, high-specification foam, convoluted
foam, cubed foam); these are conformable and aim to redistribute pressure over
a larger contact area.
•Visco-elastic foam. This specialised foam, available in varying densities, moulds to body
shape in response to body temperature.
•Gel-filled mattresses/overlays/cushions.
•Fluid-filled mattresses/overlays/cushions.
•Fibre-filled mattresses/overlays/cushions.
•Static air-filled mattresses/overlays/cushions.