Stratus Alternating Air Pressure Relief Cushion System

If you're at high-to-very-high risk of pressure sores, it's important that you take the steps necessary to prevent them from occurring in the first place as they can be challenging to relieve. The Stratus Alternating Air Pressure Relief Cushion System includes the Stratus Alternating Air Pressure Relief Cushion and BOS ST160 Analogue Pump to prevent pressure sores. The system helps re-position your body so blood can circulate easily to your skin, which in turn prevent decubitis pressure ulcers from forming.

Key Features and Benefits of the Stratus System

• Includes both the cushion and pump to prevent pressure sores
• Ideal for those needing pressure relief
• Suited to high-to-very-high-risk patients
• Features foam on the front edge to increase cushion height
• Designed with a scalloping front for extra leg comfort
• Supplied with a water-resistant, vapour-permeable cover
• Allows cushion and your skin to breathe
• Parallel cells inflate alternately every four to six minutes
• Automatically re-positions you in your chair
• Allows blood to circulate to the skin
• Reduces the risk of decubitus pressure ulcers from forming
• Can be worn with the majority of chairs, not including recliners

How Does an Air Alternating Cushion Work?

The cushion is constructed with parallel cells that inflate alternately every four to six minutes. The cells are configured in an A, B, A, B, A, B layout, meaning that when all the A cells inflate, the B cells deflate, whereas when the B cells inflate, the A cells deflate. This means that the patient is automatically re-positioned so blood can circulate to the skin, which in turn reduces the risk of decubitus pressure ulcers forming.

Ideal for Respite Relief

The Alternating Pressure Relief Cushion System is designed to relieve pressure from the buttocks. The support is suitable for use when you need respite relief from your bed and need to be transferred to a chair.

Comfortable Construction

The Stratus Alternating Air Cushion System uses foam at the front edge of the cushion to increase the overall height, with scalloping for extra leg comfort. This cushion is supplied complete with a water-resistant, vapour-permeable cover. This protects the inner workings of the cushion from spillages and urine, ensuring it functions correctly and at its best.

Is the Stratus Air Pressure Cushion Suitable for Recliner Chairs?

No, due to the inflating, pressure relief design of the Stratus Air Pressure Cushion, it is not suitable for reclining chairs.

BOS ST160 Analogue Pump

The ST160 is an improved analogue-controlled, adjustable pressure pump. With a modern take on the classic analogue unit associated with many of these types of systems, the pump is an excellent way of ensuring the system remains not just effective but also user friendly. The ST160 Analogue Pump is robustly designed and quiet, making it suitable for use in a wide range of settings, from your living room to a cinema.

Portable Version Available

Please note that this Alternating Air Pressure Relief Cushion is mains operated. If you're looking for a similar cushion that is fully portable, we recommend the Alerta Mobile Alternating Air Cushion System.

Technical Specifications

Please see below for the technical specifications of the cushion and pump.

Alternating Air Cushion Specifications

• Dimensions (LxWxD): 430 x 430 x 100mm
• Weight Capacity: 120kg
• Number of Cells: 6
• Alternating Cells: AB
• Cell & Foam Combination
• Foam Depth: 4cm
• Easy-to-Use Pipe Connectors
• Risk Category: Treatment High 1-2-3-4
• Cover Material: Multi-Spandex
• Cover Fixing Method: Zipper
• Vapour Permeable
• Water Resistant
• Approval Rating: CE (94/42/EEC) MDD

ST160 Analogue Pump Specifications

• Size: 26 x 8 x 13 cm
• Power: 220-240V / 50-60Hz
• Standard Cycle Time: 5 Minutes
• Adjustable Pressure (comfort control)
• Airflow Rate: 3 - 8 litres per minute
• Noise Level: Very Low (30db)
• Easy-to-Use Pipe Connectors
• Weight 1.3 kg
• Power Consumption: 10W maximum
• Approval Rating: CE (94/42/EEC) MDD

Pressure Relief Category

Suitable for those with severe pain, pressure sores and high risk pressure care users with appropriate nursing care.

Please note that this rating is for guidance only and does not constitute a medical opinion; please consult your GP, consultant or physiotherapist to obtain a medical opinion on which pressure relief cushion is most suitable for your requirements before purchasing. A pressure relief cushion is not an alternative to appropriate nursing care, but should instead be used as a part of a wider care system.

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Returns Policy

This item is not returnable on grounds of hygiene.

Please note: Health and Care is dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of hygiene for all of its products, and for this reason this item is non-refundable and non-returnable, if unsuitable or unwanted, on grounds of hygiene.

If you have any questions regarding this returns policy, please contact our Health and Care customer care team on 020 7720 2266 for further details.

Delivery - Free UK Mainland Delivery

This item is usually dispatched via 24hr courier.

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