Repose Prone Kit

Repose reactive air pressure redistribution Prone Mattress Overlay and Large Wedge for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, for patients being treated in the prone position.

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Delivery 5 to 7 working days 3 year warranty

Risk category

Suitable for patients at risk to very high risk.

Pressure ulcer categories

For the treatment of all categories of pressure ulcers.

Studies suggest when patients are treated prone, that it may be associated with a higher frequency of pressure damage, when compared to being treated supine

Repose reactive air pressure redistribution Prone Mattress Overlay and Large Wedge for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, for patients being treated in the prone position. Repose® is a clinically effective, convenient, and cost-effective way to relieve capacity pressures in any care setting.

The Repose Prone Kit enables healthcare professionals to achieve ‘floating feet’ while protecting the head, face, chin and chest for any patient in the prone position, whether ventilated or not.

Product information

Features

Set up in seconds, for immediate installation.
Achieve ‘Floating Feet’ and protect the head, face, chin and chest for both ventilated and non-ventilated patients
Immersion and envelopment distribute weight evenly
Designed to relieve pressure on soft tissue and provide comfort
Easy to clean with universal wipes and disinfectants
Deflate and store in the Repose Pump
Repose can be cleaned and decontaminated and reused

Specification

SPECIFICATION

Contents: 1 x Repose Prone Mattress Overlay, 1 x Repose Wedge (Large) & 1 x Repose Pump
Inflated Dimensions Prone Mattress Overlay L 820mm x W 770mm x H 50mm; Large Wedge L 720mm x W 690mm
Order Code: 6170102
Max Patient Weight: Prone Mattress Overlay when used on a high specification foam mattress 222kg, and 139kg when used on a non-high specification foam mattress.
Please see download tab for cleaning and decontamination guidance.
3-year warranty as standard.

Indications For Use

INDICATIONS FOR USE

Repose provides effective pressure redistribution for all people at risk of developing pressure ulcers, including those assessed as being very high risk. Repose is also appropriate for users with pressure related tissue damage – clinical supervision should be sought where the damage is severe.

LIMITATIONS FOR USE

Repose is not suitable for the following:

Persons weighing more than 222kg*
Persons with unstable spinal fractures
Where body shape is such that the person cannot be fully supported
Repose is suitable for use with bed and trolley side rails subject to the bed or trolley manufacturer’s instructions and appropriate risk assessment

PRECAUTIONS

If skin condition deteriorates, seek clinical advice and, if so advised, discontinue use. Avoid direct contact with heat and sharp objects. When deflated, keep away from babies and small children. Keep away from pets.

*Mattress overlay when used on a high specification foam mattress 222kg. Mattress overlay when used on a non-high specification foam mattress 139kg.

Clinical Information

**A review of evidence for use of the Repose® product range
**Wounds UK Journal, November 2015, Volume 11, Issue 4
SAMANTHA HOLLOWAY, Senior Lecturer, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff.
Pressure Relief With Visco-Elastic Foam or With Combined Static Air Overlay? A Prospective, Crossover Randomized Clinical Trial in a Dutch Nursing Home
Wounds Journal Vol. 25, No. 10 October 2013
Martin van Leen, MD1; Prof Steven Hovius, MD, PhD2; Ruud Halfens, PhD3; Jacques Neyens, PT, PhD3,4; Prof Jos Schols, MD, PhD3.
Challenging the Pressure Sore Paradigm
JOURNAL OF WOUND CARE APRIL, VOL 8, No 4, 1999
P. Price, S. Bale, R. Newcombe, K. Harding, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK
**Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Audit: What are the benefits of doing it?
**Anne Ballard Wilson, Tissue Viability Nurse, Fife Acute Operational Division Scotland
Clinical Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of A Multimodal Static Pressure Relieving Device
8th European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Open Meeting Aberdeen, Scotland May 5-7th 2005
J. Osterbrink, H. Mayer, Gerhard Schröder
Two Clinical Evaluations of the Repose System
Wounds UK Journal, 2006, Volume 2, No 3; 14-25
Ann MacFarlane, Sue Sayer
Cost Effective Pressure Ulcer Prevention: the paradigm shift?
Nursing in Practice, Volume 3, Issue 4: December 2007
Lynne Watret Clinical Nurse Specialist, Tissue Viability, Primary Care NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
The new pressure ulcer management paradigm?
Wounds UK Journal, Volume 3, Issue 4: December 2007
Lynne Watret Clinical Nurse Specialist, Tissue Viability, Primary Care NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
The Use Of A New Overlay Mattress In Patients With Chronic Pain: Impact On Sleep And Self-Reported Pain
Clinical Rehabilitation 2003; 17: 488–492
P Price, S Rees-Mathews, N Tebble Wound Healing Research Unit, University of Wales College of Medicine J Camilleri University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff , Wales
Repose: the cost-effective solution for prompt discharge of patients
THE BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING, 2000, Vol 9, No.21
Sylvie Hampton, Independent Tissue Viability Consultant Nurse, Eastbourne
A long-term durability assessment of static air filled pressure redistribution devices in the community setting.
Maria Poole Lead Nurse Tissue Viability, Wolverhampton PCT Anne Coghlan Wound Care Sister, South Staffordshire PCT

VAT Exemption

VAT REFUNDS FOR DISABLED USERS

If you are chronically sick or disabled you may be eligible to claim back the VAT on your order.

QUICK GUIDE

Step 1: Place and complete your order.
Step 2: Download and complete the Eligibility Declaration Form.
Step 3: Send the completed form to Frontier Medical Group.
Step 4: If eligible we will refund the VAT to the card you used to process your Repose order.

To apply for VAT relief please complete your purchase and download the Eligibility Declaration Form. Please send the completed form to Frontier Medical Group. We will then process your application. If you are eligible for VAT relief we will refund the VAT to the card you used to process your order payment.

For further details please see our terms and conditions or visit the HMRC website.