- Airoform response immersion interface layer
- 4 x anatomically zoned air cell structure
- support / anti-shear reservoir
- full length and width pressure care surface
- sloped hell pressure transfer and protection zone
- premium firm foundation layer and hinged strength sides
- easy maintenance
Forte Alaise Pumpless Hybrid Mattress
Description
The Forté Alaise is an advanced Hybrid Static Care Support Surface combining together the pressure redistribution benefits of both foam and air. Utilising a series of 13+ individual Air Cells, it offers excellent comfort, anatomical support and pressure redistribution. The Alaise is ideal for long-term care applications where maximum pressure care is required with virtually zero maintenance.
IMPROVED BODY CONTACT AREA
One Major goal with any static pressure care support surface is to reduce high pressure points at any section of the body. “Reducing peak pressure can be achieved by ensuring maximum contact area between the support surface and the body.”[4]
» Maximum contact area is achieved in the Alaise using 5 separate ‘banks’ of air cells “arranged in zones corresponding to anatomical locations.”[5] For each individual area of the body, scapular, pelvic, calf, heel, each bank provides tailored immersion and envelopment relative to the specific size and weight of the individual.
» In addition, the Forté innovation team has included a reservoir system where some air from the sacral region redistributes to the posterior of the knee. The knee pit or popliteal is typically an area of the body that is not in contact with the support surface.
ENHANCED STABILITY, SAFER TRANSFERS
» Foam components – within the air cells users body control.
Firm Strengthened sides are integral in pressure injury prevention and maintaining an independent life.
» Many systems currently in the market have very little control
as to where the air can travel, throughout the entire mattress, and in particular side to side. Air within the Alaise is contained into cells horizontally (4+ Across) to maintain lateral stability and vertically (scapular, pelvic, calf and heel) which are preventing air ‘running away’ to uncontrolled areas of the mattress.
FULL LENGTH & WIDTH PRESSURE CARE SURFACE – In Any Size Configuration
» Many Static Air Systems do not include the Heel section
of the mattress as part of the Air system, where the air cells stop at the calf area. The Alaise incorporates air cells from head to foot. The Calcanei (heels) are one of the most susceptible areas of the body for a Pressure Injury to develop (“accounting for approximately 40%”[6]). The Alaise ensures that the heels are fully protected with dedicated air cells incorporating a heel slope with a softer Immersion area.
» The Alaise will include a Full Width Air System across all sizes from Single through to Queen and King, therefore Pressure Care is then guaranteed. No matter where a resident is situated on the mattress and no matter what size mattress is used, the Alaise has been designed to always have the air cells across the full width of the mattress.
FRICTION AND SHEAR REDUCTION
» Extremely Low Sheer and friction achieved with a compartmentalised anti-shearing inner cover. The air cells, foam and outer cover are all separated with a high stretch slip material creating a dynamic tension reducing system particularly effective when utilising the adjustable bed function. The ‘slip’ area is below the outer cover to prevent instability on the interface.
EASY MAINTENANCE
» A non-powered, self-regulating system means there is minimal or no training required for set up. There are no settings that need to be adjusted between patient body types or weight.
Product Brochure: Forte Alaise
Product Code: 137856
Additional information
| 137078 | medium risk pressure mattress long king single |
|---|---|
| 137047 | firm long queen |
| 137046 | medium long double |
