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Pressure-relief mattresses and cushion. (Pressure Relief).


Direct Supply Healthcare Equipment adds two new pressure-relieving mattresses to its Panacea line--the Comfort[TM] and the Supreme[TM] Both feature a 2-thick viscoelastic Adj. 1. viscoelastic - having viscous as well as elastic properties
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 foam top layer that conforms to and cradles the resident for enhanced pressure reduction. The Comfort has a 275 lb capacity, while the Supreme has a 1,200-lb capacity for bariatric Bariatric
Pertaining to the study, prevention, or treatment of overweight.

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 residents. For resident comfort and safety, the Panacea mattresses feature soft-stretch top covers that are stain resistant, antimicrobial antimicrobial /an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al/ (-mi-kro´be-al)
1. killing microorganisms or suppressing their multiplication or growth.

2. an agent with such effects.
, fluidproof and flame retardant Flame retardants are materials that inhibit or resist the spread of fire. Naturally occurring substances such as asbestos as well as synthetic materials, usually halocarbons such as polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDEs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and chlorendic acid .

The Panacea Geri-Chair Gel Cushion allows residents to be moved out of bed and provides superior positioning, pressure relief and support while seated.

Its three-piece design accommodates residents in reclining or upright positions. The four-way multistretch, nonshear top surface is soft to the touch, and the nonskid non·skid  
adj.
Designed to prevent or inhibit skidding: nonskid tires.

Adj. 1. nonskid - designed to reduce or prevent skidding; "nonskid tires"
 nylon bottom surface keeps the cushion securely in place; and it fastens to a chair with an elastic web strap. Overlay measures 19" W x 68" Lx 2-1/2" H.

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Publication:Nursing Homes
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Apr 1, 2002
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