SUMED Continuity of Care Products
If in a situation where the staff are using pressure care mattresses or overlays there is no doubt that care must be continued when the individual is sitting in an armchair or wheelchair. Similarly, if that individual is placed in a bath or on a bath hoist or shower stool, that continuation of pressure care must be followed through. Available to you are three products that take care of the patient in these situations.
Bath Cushion
The Sumed Bath Cushion was developed in conjunction with Stoke Mandeville Hospital. It uses the same envelope as that contained in the System '93 and Ultra '90 cushions. The Flowform² material has been developed so it is heavier than water, to ensure that the cushion does not float. The cushion is supplied with detachable suction cups which enable it to be left in position in the bath, or attached to bath lifts or shower stool, The Sumed Bath cushion is ideal for patients who have extreme weight loss, spinal injuries, or are unstable physically. The cushion is easily cleaned using proprietary cleaning solutions.
| Product Code | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 34505 | Bath Cushion | 15" square x 1½" 38cm sq x 3.5cm (approx) |
| 34705 | Bath Cushion | 17" square x 1½" 43cm sq x 3.5cm (approx) |
Commode/Bath Hoist Cushion
This dual purpose cushion is a development of the existing wheelchair cushion module. It uses the same Flowform² material in a spot welded module that has been shaped to fit most makes of commodes and bath hoists. The cushion is supplied with four velcro straps, which enable it to be fastened to most bases. A stretch towelling cover can be made, to order if required. The cushion is easily cleaned using proprietary cleaning solutions.
| Product Code | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 34407 | Commode/Bath Hoist Cushion | 16" x 17" x 1½" (approx) 40.5cm x 43cm x 3.5cm (approx) |
Bath Mattress
The Sumed Bath Mattress was designed for the patient suffering from excessive weight loss of from a condition requiring pressure relief whilst being bathed lying down. The development of this product came as a result of a request from a Social Services Department dealing with HIV patients.
It is an enlarged version of the already proven Sumed Bath cushion. It contains the same Flowform 39" x 14½" x 1½" / 99cm x 36.5cm x 3.5cm (approx).
Suction cups are used on each corner and on both outer edges in the middle of the mattress to ensure it remains in position.
The Bath Mattress offers the patient a stable, comfortable pressure relieving surface to lie on, supporting both shoulders and buttocks. The mattress is easily cleaned using proprietary cleaning solutions.