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AIR ASSISTED PATIENT LATERAL TRANSFER AND REPOSITIONING (LT&R) MATTRESSES

Challenges in Healthcare

The Healthcare Sector experiences the highest proportion of work-related injuries (non-fatal accidents) among all Professional Groups.

A significant 50-60% of Healthcare Professionals Worldwide are affected by Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs).

Patient Lateral Transfers and Repositioning tasks, which are frequently reported in Healthcare, pose a risk to both Care Staff and Patient Health when performed manually.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the USA, these injuries are largely due to:

• Over-exertion from repeated manual patient handling activities
• Heavy manual lifting associated with transferring and repositioning patients
• Working in extremely awkward postures

Rexyn has developed a comprehensive and innovative series of Air Assisted Patient Lateral Transfer & Repositioning (LT&R) Mattresses.

These meticulously engineered mattresses cater to all aspects of Patient Lateral Transfer and Repositioning.

Specifically designed to tackle the challenges encountered by Healthcare Professionals in Hospitals, these proprietary mattresses provide effective solutions to common Patient Handling Issues.

EADUR-AM

Easy Applicator Durable, Reusable Air Mattresses

EASPU-AM

FULL SIZE

Easy Applicator Single Patient Use Air Mattresses

EASPU-AM

HALF SIZE

Easy Applicator Single Patient Use Air Mattresses

EASPU-AM-SIP

"SIP : STAY IN PLACE"

Easy Applicator Single Patient Use Air Mattresses

With Elasticated Corners

EAS-AM + EA-ULTRA-AM-B

Easy Application and Removal

Easy Applicator Single Patient Use Air Mattresses

AIRPOD-AM

Airpod Durable, Reusable Air Mattresses

The Range is currently being upgraded and will be available soon.

01  PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Air Assisted Patient Lateral Transfer and Repositioning (LT&R) Air Mattresses, are widely used in Hospitals and other Healthcare Institutions.

The Mattresses are specifically engineered to aid in the Transfer of and Repositioning of Patients, facilitating their movement across and between two adjacent surfaces (Surface to Surface Transfers), and assisting in Repositioning them in bed.

02  HOW THEY WORK

Operating in a manner similar to a Hovercraft, the Air-Assisted Mattresses utilise an external device, known as an Air Blower, to inflate the mattress.

The Air, expelled through perforations in the Mattress base, elevates the Mattress slightly off the resting surface, such as a bed.

This elevation minimises the contact and friction between the Mattress and the Resting Surface, enabling the Mattress to Glide Smoothly on a Cushion of Air.

03  WHY THEY ARE USED

The appeal of the Air Mattresses lies in their ability to significantly lessen the force or exertion required by Healthcare Providers when Transferring or Repositioning Patients.

They also provide Enhanced Comfort for Patients compared to other similar aids and devices.