Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Repose Companion

Frontier Medical Group

Description

A reactive air pressure redistributing and reduction support surface utilising immersion and envelopment that has been designed for use on standard hospital transport trolleys, emergency trolleys, patient trolley systems and standard single bedframes, where it has proved uniquely comfortable as well as providing effective pressure redistribution. This unique device moves with the patient, combining effective pressure redistribution and safer lateral transfer. Can be cleaned and reused for multiple patients and comes with a 3-year warranty.

Indications

Those at risk of developing pressure ulcers, including those at very high risk. The treatment of all categories/stages of pressure ulcers when used as part of a package of care.

Contraindications

Seating solutions and overlays are not suitable for patients with unstable spinal fractures, in addition to patients requiring posture management, such as those with pelvic obliquity. Irregular body shapes that cannot be fully supported by Repose. Not suitable for patients weighing over 139kg.

 

Price

L 1970mm × W 880mm × H 45mm, available from NHS Supply Chain or contact supplier

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