SEATEC®
Pressure Reducing Armchair Range
"Where possible, pressure reduction should be an integral function of the
chair design"
As recognised leaders in their fields, Huntleigh Healthcare and Renray David Baker have combined their specialist skills in Pressure Area Management systems and healthcare furniture manufacture, to offer the benefits of an integrated approach to pressure area care through the SEATEC Range of Pressure Reducing Armchairs.
“It is important to remember that the elderly person is at greater risk of developing pressure sores when they are in a chair"
Effectiveness and Comfort
The surface contouring and graduated cell profile creates a more uniform distribution of pressure, reducing the potential for tissue damage to occur. Sculpting of the cushion also provides a measure of pelvic control, lessening the likelihood of an individual sliding into a slouched position and concentrating pressure over the sacrum.
The degree of comfort provided by a support surface is a crucial element in its acceptability and the properties of both the foam and the cover fabric are important in achieving this. The integral skin of moulded foam and shaped design ensure support where it is most needed, whilst the two way stretch cover minimises the risk of "hammocking".
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Patient Protection
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Pressure care all day, everyday |
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Foam and cover impregnated with antimicrobial agent |
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Waterproof cover protects foam core |
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Cover fabric complies with Department of Health Infection Control Guidelines |
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Non slip cushion base |
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Map representative of pressure distribution. Envelopment around bony prominences of the pelvis increases skin contact area and reduces peak pressures. |
Air channels help to lower build up of heat and moisture. |
Shaped cushioning is known to be signnificanty more comfortable and to reduce tissue distortion |
Design Integrity
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Researched design |
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Premium quality foam for performance and durability |
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Safety standards met for fire retardancy and strength and stability |
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Suitable for contract use |
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Stain resistant cover fabric |
References:
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Retcher J. (1996). An evaluation ot pressure relieving and reducing equipment. British Journai of Nursing 5(11): 694-701 |
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Clifford I.. Candler S. and Starling M. (1995). Twenty-four hour pressure area management. British Journal of Nursing 4 (22): 1308-1314 |
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Gebhardt K. and Bliss M. (1994). Preventing pressure sores in orthopaedic patients -is proionged chair nursing detrimental. Journal of Tissue Viability 4(2): 51-54 |
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Lowihian P. (1979), Pressure sore prevalence. Nursing Times, 75(9): 358-360 |
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Bliss M. and Thomas J. M. (1993). Making sense of comparative values. Evaluation of trials of constant low pressure supports. Professional Nurse. 8(9): 564-570 |
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Malloy E. (1995). A clinical evaluation of pressure reducing cushions. Huntieigh Healthcare Clinicai report. |
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Internal data on file |
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Sprigle S., Chung K. and Brubaker E. (1990). Wheelchair cushions to reduce pressure under bony prominences. Arch Phys Med Rehab 55: 460-464 |
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Michael S. and Walker P. (1990), Ciinical trial of body-contoured wheeichair cushioning. Clinicai Rehabilitation 4: 229-34 |
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RithaJia S., (1999). Mattresses and beds: technical aspects of support surfaces. Journal of Wound Care Resource File |
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External data on file |
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Bliss M. (1993). Medical implications of the sedentary posture. Care and Science Practice 8: 104-7 |