Rober Displaying Pediatric Pressure Ulcer Mattress at MEDICA

“Zero pressure” technology developer/manufacturer Rober Limited is showcasing its pediatric pressure ulcer mattress this year at MEDICA, the world’s largest medical trade fair.
 
Airflex Trio Junior is a cost-effective three cell-cycle alternating pressure air mattress specifically designed for children. The mattress features advanced solenoid technology to facilitate the rapid redirection of airflow that enables the regular and effective off-loading of interface pressure on vulnerable tissue.
 
Small diameter cells specifically programmed to pediatric pressure settings provide higher efficacy and greater patient comfort in the paediatric environment. Advanced engineering has created a dynamic support surface that is therapeutic for paediatric patients weighing from 0-60 kg. The 3:1 alternation and the 15-minute cycle time of AirFlex TRIO allows the regular and effective relief of interface pressure from beneath the bony prominences. At all times, the patient’s body is supported by 50% more cells than found in the traditional 2:1 alternating pattern thus providing superior patient comfort and care. A comfort control reduces internal mattress pressure for frail and underweight patients. Advanced engineering and a quality compressor have created a dynamic support surface that is therapeutic for patients weighing from 20 kg to 220 kg.
 
Over the last few years, Rober has invested heavily in R&D to develop a complete range of pressure ulcer mattresses that cater to various needs, including patients that are immobile, bariatric or have existing pressure injuries. Developed in conjunction with clinicians, the mattresses feature clinically proven technology that prevents pressure injuries from developing. They also have therapeutic properties that promote the healing of established ulcers. The mattresses are fully automatic, and patients nursed upon them require less frequent manual repositioning, thus relieving the pressure on busy nursing staff. They can be used in everyday nursing environments, as well as acute care facilities.
 
“The three cell-cycle, with cell-in-cell technology, provides superior comfort for paediatric use,” Rober CEO Mike Hutson said. “The stepdown mode provides added comfort for small/light weight patients. The Airflex TRIO junior allows for the regular and effective relief of interface pressure beneath the bony prominences. At all times the individual is supported by 50% more cells than found in traditional 2:1 cellcycle alternating mattresses. This provides a material improvement in comfort and care to children of all ages.”
 
AirFlex TRIO Junior is part of the new range of mattress solutions designed to fulfil the pediatric requirements of affordable healthcare. 
 
Pressure ulcers are a rising problem around the world, and in the U.K. alone, they affect more than 700,000 people annually and add an additional £4,000 per ulcer onto each person’s care bill. They are also linked to prolonged hospitalization, pain, social isolation and, in worst cases, death.
 
Rober was established in 1995 by the managing director of “Pegasus Airwave Limited,” a company developing pressure care mattresses. In 2006 Speed Plastics acquired the company and relocated it to Chesterfield, United Kingdom.

Rober is exhibiting its mattresses in Hall 16 H15-2. MEDICA is taking place this week through Nov. 16.