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Therawave 8
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Click on thumbnails for larger image Therawave 8 low air loss alternating air replacement mattress offers advanced active pressure re-distribution management. It is designed to provide pressure relief and comfort in the hospitals’ intensive care, community and nursing home environments. It is suitable for use with profiling bed frames.
Key features at a glance
- It is the mattress of choice within the NHS - Successfully used in acute care settings for high level ulcer prevention and treatment up to ulcer grade IV.
- Automatic real time adjustment to user's body shape and position for optimum pressure care.
- “Cell in cell” design – the lower part of the air cell continuously maintains pressure.
- Moisture and humidity management to help prevent tissue breakdown and skin maceration.
- Tri-Phase Therapy - alternating action provides more surface contact area and lower average support pressures.
- Zoned Pressure – dedicated Heel and Sacral zones for optimum pressure relief under bony prominences.
- The pump features: Static mode, Auto Firm, Audio and Visual alarms with self-diagnostics.
- HF Welded seams and full depth side flaps prevent fluid ingress and internal mattress contamination.
- Can be rolled up for ease of storage and it comes with a carrier bag.
- 21 Polyurethane (PU) cells which can be individually and easily replaced, thus keeping the servicing costs down.
- 6 Thoracic/Sacral low air loss air cells and 3 static head cells.
- CPR attachment which deflates the mattress in less than 10 seconds.
- Waterproof, vapour permeable two-way stretch covers that are loosely fitting to avoid unnecessary tension or hammocking, which could force the cover out of shape.
Patient benefits
- The ventilated air cells release controlled volume of air under the patient which help decrease humidity within the mattress overlay, reducing moisture and risks of skin maceration which is a common cause of skin breakdown.
- Clinically effective against bacteria/viruses, with proven resistance to MRSA.
- Easily adjustable to patient’s weight for optimum pressure relief.
- Very quiet pump with a modern and simple design.
Carer benefits
- Improved infection control - can be washed and tumble dried at 95°C.
- With side positioning handles, non-slip base sections and cable management systems for safer and easier use.
- Static and Auto Firm mode feature reduces the risk of nurse back strain and aids nursing procedures or patient transfers.
- Lockable key pad with a Mute function.
- The mattress is light weight making it easy to move and install.
Technical Specifications
Pump
Order Code |
TW8Pump |
Dimensions |
290 x 270 x 128 mm |
Weight |
2.9 kg |
Rated Voltage |
240/250V |
Cycle Time |
12 minutes |
Alteration Cycle |
ABC |
Electricity Safety Standard |
CE TUV |
Mattress and Cover
Order Code |
TW9008 |
Dimensions |
2000 x 880 x 230 mm |
Inflated Cell Height |
230 mm |
Product Weight |
8.4 kg |
Maximum Patient Weight |
250kg (39 stones) |
British Standard Compliance |
BS6807; BS7175; BS3424/37 |
