Align Pressure Redistribution Mattress with Raised Bolsters

For people at a higher risk of experiencing skin breakdown, the Align Pressure Redistribution Mattress with Raised Bolsters delivers an innovative and cost-effective solution to reduce shearing forces and redistribute pressure. The Aligns reactive foam replacement surface is specially configured to absorb and dissipate the forces and pressures that damage the skin and that often result in skin breakdown and pressure injuries. The patent-pending Shear Reduction Technology (SRT) used in this mattress facilitates corrective pressure distribution, minimizing the usual shear forces that are present during user movement in the bed and during transfers.

As an innovative way for the two mattress components to move on each other, SRT allows the users body to stay relative to the top surface while all the movement takes place inside the mattress. Addressing the shear from the inside out, this award-winning and third-party tested technology uses a low-friction material to separate two layers of alternative foam, maximizing absorption, and dissipation of the shear forces. Because the Align's foam foot and head sections are fixed in place, this confirms that the mattress components reset themselves, reducing any movement to the user. The higher-cut middle section ensures comfortable immersion without compromising transfers. Multi-zoned to meet pressure redistribution requirements for the feet, torso, and head, this unique mattress enables 360-degree movement while it reduces shear in every direction. Accordioned side bolsters create an excellent transfer edge, with 3 extra inches added to the foot and head perimeters. This design ensures proper egress through the middle section to reduce the risk of falls, while it also meets and/or exceeds safety restraint protocols.

Offered in a comprehensive selection of sizes to fit both regular and hospital beds with an ample 350-pound weight capacity to accommodate most users, the Align mattress is ideal for people living with a higher risk of skin breakdown. This raised bolster version makes it a good choice for anyone who needs extra help and support with transfers to and from bed, as well as users living with intellectual and/or emotional impairments who may require safety restraints. People with lymphatic or circulatory disorders and those with fragile skin will greatly benefit from using this mattress, as will anyone at risk for falls, as the SRT reduces the need to reposition, and the higher bolstered perimeter facilitates safer transfers. An incontinence cover repels liquids, providing a 5-way stretch to maximize user comfort and positioning while it effectively reduces shear and pressure.

Focusing on prevention through innovation, the home healthcare comfort products from 5 Minds Mobility provide superior solutions for the painful and costly problems associated with shear and pressure management in high-risk patient groups. Trusted and recommended by healthcare professionals around the world, these products advance clinical expectations. Their patent-pending SRT system has been validated through third-party clinical studies proving its efficacy and received the 2011 Colleges of Ontario Network of Industry Innovation Award.