Alternating Overlay Mattress – Medium to High Risk
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The Squirrel Apollo is one of the sector’s most popular and widely used overlay mattresses, with an estimated 2,500 units being used in the UK alone.
It consists of 16 sequentially inflating / deflating cells that gently alternate the surface interface pressures between the mattress and patient. These soft-form cells are sealed within an extremely comfortable but resilient waterproof cover.
Perfect for community and care home use, the Squirrel has been designed for ease of use and maintenance; it plugs into the mains and features a simple comfort control.
The mattress comes with manual pressure adjustment, visual power-off alarm and CPR facility. Squirrel upgraded its inner components, such as T Connectors in 2008 to ensure that it is now one of the most robust overlay systems on the market. Its ultra-quiet pump, coupled with its incredible price, makes it one of the UK’s most used mattresses.
Air mattresses must be used as part of a managed clinical care package to include good nutrition, good hydration and regular repositioning and appropriate clinical intervention. This should be assessed based on the needs of the individual as some people will require very high levels of managed care and others very little. For further information and training in this area please contact tissue viability nurse.
Clinical Studies: http://www.squirrelmedical.co.uk/clinical-studies-squirrel-apollo-juno-luna/
Features:
- High Build Specification
- Low Maintenance Costs.
- Clinically Proven Design (Grade 1 & 2 Pressure Ulcers)
- Easy to use pump
- User friendly controls
- 16 soft form cells
- Zipped quilted water proof cover
Specifications:
- Pressure Range: 30-60mmHG
- Air Output: 4-6 Litres
- Cycle Time: 10 minutes
- Noise: Less than 30db
- Maximum weight: 17 stone / 108kg
- Dimensions: 198cm x 88cm x 13cm (79″x35″x5″)
Independent Nursing Study Squirrel Apollo 9000 – Alternating Air Overlay Date: 4th July 2006 Care Provider:
- Jacqueline Pallister – Matron
- Hawthorn Lodge Nursing & Residential Care Home
- 2 Canberra Grove
- Hartburn
- Stockton-on-Tees
- TS18 5EL
Pressure Ulcers can occur in less than an hour
Credentials: Jacqueline qualified as an SRN at Newcastle General Hospital in 1974 and has since undertaken and achieved numerous qualifications in nursing. These include a Diploma in Elderly Care, an NVQ Level 4 as well as a Certificate of Management. Jacqueline achieved the position of Matron of Hawthorn Lodge in October 1998 with the remit, amongst others, of total responsibility of patient care.
The effective treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers is of primary importance to Jacqueline, and during her thirty two years within the medical profession she has witnessed many pressure ulcers being treated on a variety of pressure relieving mattresses. Due to such experience, Jacqueline can provide a valuable testimony as to the effectiveness of such products when treating persons with a pressure ulcer. Equipment Details
- This is not a photograph of the actual pressure ulcer of client X – but can be used as guide of the type of ulcer encountered.
Squirrel Apollo 9000 – Alternating Air Overlay
This overlay was placed on top of a standard foam Kings Fund mattress, 110 cm depth and used on a standard Kings Fund bed for a period in excess of 90 days. Different bases and clients of different weight, age and condition may give different results. These notes are not intended to prove that this product is suitable in all circumstances, but to assist in the clinical and professional judgement of potential users in similar circumstances. Please note that an air mattress is an aid to care and should not be used as a curative / preventative in its own right.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 200cm x 90cm x 12.5cm
- Power: 220v / 50 Hz
- Pressure Range: 30-60mmHG
- Air Output: 4-6 litres
- Cycle Time: 10 Minutes
- Weight Limit:108 Kg
- Noise: Less than 30db
Client Details:Name: Name withheld (data protection act)
- Age: 96
- Weight: 9 Stones 7lb / 61.8 Kgs
- Sex: Female
- Condition: Diabetic
- Stroke Phychsis
- Low BMI
- Small Grade 2 ulcer on heels
Matrons Report
“This 96y year old lady had suffered a stroke. Due to her Phycosis it was difficult to ensure adequate dietary intake to maintain BM levels. Due to her being bed bound her heals rapidly broke down leaving a small grade 2 pressure ulcer.
After placing her on a Squirrel 9000 Air Mattress her heels began to improve.
At approximately 8 days no further deterioration of this condition occurred and then the sore started to show signs of recovery. She is still nursed on this air flow mattress and after approximately 41 days her heals were completely healed. In my professional capacity I believe that the Squirrel 9000 is, in terms of patient care at least equal to other air flow mattresses used within the industry.
The Squirrel Apollo is possibly the most widely used overlay within the UKS care homes. It now features elephant proof T conectors to ensure improved relaibility. It is also registered with the MHRA and covered by Squirrel Medicals comprehensive insurance policy.
Caution:
Squirrel pressure relieving mattresses and cushions are designed as an aid to care and not as a substitute for care. Where we indicate high or very high risk, we assume that the item will be used as an aid to care and not as a curative in its own right. We expect that the mattress or cushion will be used in conjunction with high levels of nursing care to include adequate nutrition, hydration and hygiene.
If you suspect that a mattress or cushion is not effective due to fault, damage or other please contact us immediately.
