Pressure-relieving mattress. (Skin and Wound Care).Direct Supply Healthcare Equipment introduces its Panacea Some antidote or remedy that completely solves a problem. Most so-called panaceas in this industry, if they survive at all, wind up sitting alongside and working with the products they were supposed to replace. [R] ComfortMax pressure-relieving mattress--part of the Panacea family of support surfaces. The ComfortMax was designed by clinicians and experts to provide residents with exceptional pressure relief-- even for those with single-site stage III wounds. The Lura-Flex[TM] foam top layer of the ComfortMax gives residents viscoelastic Adj. 1. viscoelastic - having viscous as well as elastic properties natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" comfort, along with the durability and resiliency The ability to recover from a failure. The term may be applied to hardware, software or data. of regular foam. The nonshear stretch nylon cover provides additional pressure relief and is fluid-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. , antibacterial antibacterial /an·ti·bac·te·ri·al/ (-bak-ter´e-al) destroying or suppressing growth or reproduction of bacteria; also, an agent that does this. an·ti·bac·te·ri·al adj. , and fire-retardant for resident safety and comfort. The sloping heel section reduces pressure and increases blood circulation by redistributing weight from the heel to the less vulnerable calf. Plus, its unique die-cuts promote airflow under the heel to keep skin cool and comfortable. Each ComfortMax has a 450-lb capacity and is backed by a 15-year warranty. CIRCLE 43 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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