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| Replacement Operation Table Mattresses are manufactured to fit any make or age of table world-wide. We manufacture with traditional polyurethane foam filling or our own Liquid Displacement Cell interior, which is designed to help prevent pressure sores developing during surgery. All anti-static mattresses for operation tables and hospital trolleys are sealed against the ingress of fluids and seams are fully welded. We are the only British manufacturer who can produce welded seams on anti-static mattresses for hospital use.
Traditionally, mattresses have been held to the table using metal hooks or studs. These metal fixtures are inserted into the mattresses causing weak points that usually tear out. The resulting holes fill with liquids and often the covering material tears across the surfaces of the mattress resulting in very short product life. We have been holding mattresses to table and trolleys tops with Velcro hook and loop fastenings for about ten years now and are certain that this method is preferred to metal fixtures.
- Manufactured to fit any table or trolley
- Welded seams in anti-static fabric coverings.
- Permalon™ covering fabric. Multi-Stretch - provides an element of pressure care even over standard foam fillings.
- Covering is breathable but waterproof and does NOT stick to the table.
- 3" normal thickness but 4" available to order.
- No hinges which can attract dirt. Trolley mattresses that need to hinge are filled with special contouring foam, which naturally bends to form a hinge. The stretch properties of the Permalon™ fabric means that separate sewn hinges are not required.
- Hook and loop fastenings prevent tears to outer cover.
- Pressure care is designed into the mattress and is available for all patients who use the table or trolley. No selection procedure for pressure care is required.
- The gel sacs are fixed in position and provide pockets of fluid over the mattress surface. Individually seamed to prevent movement during surgery.
- The use of very expensive and often ineffective, dry gel overlays is prevented.
- Pressure readings are usually lower than dry gel overlays.
- Mattresses are made for any table and can be ordered for new tables instead of the manufacturers' own mattress. This provides a pressure relieving mattress often at no extra cost!
- LDC mattresses are x-ray translucent but higher radiation levels may be needed. For long procedures under x-ray we can provide pressure-relieving foam filled mattresses. These provide similar pressure re-distribution benefits, when new, to the LDC mattresses but these benefits gradually reduce as the foam ages. Air bubbles, present in the Liquid Displacement Cell gel, may be visible on x-ray plates. Mattresses are labelled to this effect.
- It is possible that after long term use gel sacs may get punctured. The potential risk of cross infection from leaking gel has been minimised by the addition of a biocide. Laboratory tests taken after one year's use in a clinical environment (operation theatre) produced no signs of bacterial growth.
- All Charnwood mattresses can be repaired or recovered if the damage is notified immediately. Once liquids are allowed to soak through a cut then the cushion involved is beyond repair. Separate replacement cushions may be ordered. You may also purchase LDC replacement cushions for mattresses of other manufacture. Check existing mattress thickness before ordering. This may facilitate purchase of pressure relieving equipment.
- All Charnwood mattresses are Fire Resistant and tested to BS 5852 Crib 5.
- Normal procedures for cleaning are usually followed, but separate instructions for cleaning are enclosed with each mattress.
- Our mattresses carry a full one-year warranty that covers both faults in materials and manufacture. The only exceptions are accidental damage and the wilful damage that may occur in A & E Departments. We believe no other company provides such a warranty on this type of product. Including the manufacturers of the tables!
Liquid Displacement Cell, LDC and Mouldhold are all Trade Marks of Charnwood Healthcare Limited.
Welded Seams Technology, used in the manufacture of our Anti Static Operation Table and Trolley Mattresses, is the Intellectual Property of Charnwood Healthcare Limited. UK Patent Number: 2 258 152 |
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The Charnwood Liquid Displacement Cell Operation Table mattresses are now the mattresses of choice in most hospitals. The pressure relieving properties, patented welded seams and superior hygiene provided by these mattresses are second to none. However to meet the demand for gel overlays we have designed and produced LDC Re-Action. To maintain the excellent standards achieved with the operation mattress we first looked at the existing gel overlays on the market and found several problems. These problems have been addressed and we are sure LDC Re-Action is the best overlay now available.
This diagram shows in cross section the construction of the overlays.
LDC Re-Action gel overlays feature Permalon™ multi-stretch, Anti-Static (Conductive) covers. Permalon is also breathable, waterproof, fire resistant. The patented welded seams prevent the ingress of fluids and will not peel open or tear. The fabric, being breathable, does not adhere to patients skin!
LDC Re-Action gel overlays, like our LDC Operation table mattresses are Latex free.
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- LDC gel is much lighter than dry gels :
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Easier to manage |
- LDC gel is treated with biocide :
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Gel will not promote cross infection |
- The gel layer is corrugated :
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Weight is further reduced |
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Patients temperature maintained |
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Excellent hygiene |
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Extends product life |
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Prevents adhesion to patients' skin |
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Does not negate the table properties |
There is a range of sizes available from full table length to shorter versions. Positioners and special pads for arm-boards are also made. We will be pleased to consider making items for special requirements.
Please contact us for pricing and full details
Charnwood Healthcare Ltd
Unit B7, 46 Holton Road
Holton Heath Trading Park
Poole, Dorset BH16 6LT
United Kingdom
Tel: 1202 620839
E-mail P McLintic charnwood.healthcare@virgin.net
www.charnwoodhealthcare.com |
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The Oswestry Spinal Surgery Support Cushions represent eight years of design, testing and modification at The Centre for Spinal Studies, Oswestry, Shropshire, England. The cushions were developed to provide safe, simple and effective support for patients undergoing posterior thoracic and lumbar spine surgery of almost any kind, even over many hours.
The simplicity of design ensures that the supports can be adjusted to accommodate a range of adult sizes; the height of the cushions will accommodate considerable abdominal obesity and the Liquid Displacement Cell (LDC) technology ensures skin protection even after many hours surgery. A distinct advantage of this particular design is that the lumbar spine is maintained in a posture of normal lordosis, an important consideration when performing internal fixation for spinal fusion surgery. The upholstery is extremely durable, anti-static and waterproof. The seaming utilises a patented welding process and there has been no separation or loosening after four years of almost daily use.
The head support is designed to allow the passage of the ventilation tubing. The position of the head support in relation to the chest support is also variable and maintained by Velcro fastening onto the baseboard. A half cylinder is designed to keep the toes elevated in order to prevent pressure problems, which could result from long procedures. This device also ensures a degree of knee flexion, which is also important for long procedures.
In the experience of the designers, there has not been a single incidence of local pressure injury to skin or even discoloration of skin sufficient to cause concern.
The above editorial and illustration courtesy of:
Mr Stephen Eisenstein, MB BCh PhD FRCS(Ed), Director
Centre for Spinal Studies
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt
Orthopaedic and District General Hospital
Oswestry, Shropshire, SY 10 7AG
England
Tel: 01691 655311 |
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