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Enhanced range of foam mattresses from Drive DeVilbiss

ENHANCED RANGE OF FOAM MATTRESSES FROM DRIVE DEVILBISS

Specifying the correct surface on which to nurse patients at risk of developing pressure ulcers is a complex issue. Following an exhaustive review of its foam mattress offering, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has produced a new brochure detailing the company's comprehensive range of foam support surfaces. This includes mattresses and seat cushions, bringing together products under the Drive DeVilbiss and Sidhil brands detailing enhanced clinical benefits and performance improvements.

The new, improved range is the result of an extensive programme of product development, utilising the company's knowledge and expertise to implement positive changes based on user feedback and identified clinical requirements. The mattresses are manufactured in the UK and follow NICE Clinical Guidance (CG179, published April 2014) when indicating product risk factors.

One of the key drivers behind investment in the redeveloped range has been to retain Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare's position at the leading edge of performance and technical specification in this field. To this end, zonal areas have been introduced to a number of the company's support surfaces, designed to provide additional pressure redistribution benefits.

These include smaller castellations in the scapula area to support bony prominences and the heel section to protect this vulnerable area. Larger castellations now give additional support in the sacral area.

The Standard range of support surfaces is aimed predominantly at the community and long term care markets, featuring green mattress covers and sewn seams. The Standard range includes surfaces such as the MAT 30 with a Geltex top layer to assist with microclimate management, the Softrest VE engineered to work with profiling beds and the Permaflex ST featuring zonal castellations to provide optimum patient support.

All Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare mattresses and cushions comply fully with acknowledged industry standards.

For further information, please contact:-

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd

Heathfield Lane
Birkenshaw
West Yorkshire
BD11 2HW
T: 0845 0600 333
E: sales@drivedevilbiss.co.uk

W: www.drivedevilbiss.co.uk

 

(Editorial)

Ann Horan

T: 01422 371633

E: pr@dmddesign.co.uk