Sonnet Bariatric Cushion (300kg)
Sonnet Bariatric 300kg Triple Core Cushion
The Forté Sonnet Bariatric cushions are manufactured from extremely high performance, medical grade foams and provided sustained patient care and comfort specifically for bariatric patients, up to 300kg’s. 100% made in Forté’s New England facility, the Sonnet Bariatric cushion has a triple layered foam core graded to deliver both comfort, patient protection and support. The Sonnet cushions are the ideal choice for patients with low risk of pressure injury.
Features
AIROFORM MEMORY IMMERSION INTERFACE – MEDIUM
- High Temperature Stability to deliver consistent immersion, performance and comfort
- Maximises Patient contact with Support Surfaces Providing Pressure Redistribution
- Alleviates localised pressure points
- Depth calibrated to maximise functionality and patient mobility
- Visco-elastic/Memory Foam cell structure provides low-shear surface
- Firmness: Medium ·
Learn more about Airoform Immersion Technologies
GRADED SUPPORTIVE FOUNDATION LAYERS
- Delivers excellent postural comfort
- High quality, excellent durability
- Prevents patient from ‘bottoming-out’
BLACK ADVANTIFLEX PRESSURE CARE COVER
- Advantiflex PU1100 Pressure Care Polyurethane Material: 4-Way Stretch, Vapour Permeable, Black
- Construction: Integrated high frequency welded zipper, Zipper waterfall protection flap, High frequency sealed and welded seams
- Learn more about the Advantiflex cover
Specifications
About the Sonnet Bariatric
300kg Triple Core Pressure Care Cushion
Excellent Immersion
Firm Foundation Layer
Heavy Duty
Hygienic
WHAT DOES LOW RISK MEAN?
‘Risk’ relates to the likelihood of developing a pressure injury. You can determine the risk of your client by conducting a risk assessment – using a risk assessment tool such as the Waterlow along with qualified clinical judgment and knowledge of the client’s history and underlying condition.
Individuals with risk of obtaining a pressure injury should not use a low risk device. Low risk devices should be as a preventative measure for low care application.
On the Waterlow Risk Assessment Tool, typically clients who score up to 10 are suitable for one of the mattresses within the Low Care Medical Mattress range.
RISKS OF SEATING
According to the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline, The International Guideline 2019, When an individual is seated, their body weight is supported by a relatively small surface area (i.e., buttocks, thighs, and feet), leading to relatively high interface pressures combined with limited opportunities to redistribute body weight to other anatomical sites.
Prolonged sitting results in a strong predisposition to pressure injury development, particular In the ischial area. Select a seat and seating cushions/support surfaces according to the individual’s need for pressure redistribution with consideration to the body size and configuration, effects of posture and deformity on pressure redistribution, and mobility and lifestyle needs.
For a cushion to achieve pressure redistribution it must have the capability to immerse and envelop or deform around the contour of the body. Sonnet cushions utilise Airoform Immersion technology to deflect and deform to immerse the buttocks.
HYGIENIC
An external device such as a cushion must meet all the same inflection control standards as a support surface. Forté Sonnet Pressure Care Cushions have high frequency welded seams (as opposed to sewn) and are wipe-clean and waterproof to meet infection control requirements for the facility environment. Welded seams prevent seepage of fluid through open, absorbent sewn seams.
In addition to the cover, foams used by Forté for the Sonnet Pressure Care Cushions are specifically formulated for use within high humidity applications, typical within Hospital applications. ‘Humidity’ treatment ensures that the structural integrity of the foams remains within conditions that would otherwise have a significant degrading effect on foam performance. It also ensures postural support is maintained for comfort and prevents excessive pressure forces because of foam collapse. It is crucial to pressure injury prevention that the foam maintains its support to prevent a ‘bottoming out’ effect and ensure immersion and envelopment. Foams are also treated with Eversheild Anti-Microbial protection to prevent the growth of mould and bacteria. Maintaining healthy conditions within the foams reduces risk of infection control, cross patient contamination and mould.
VERSATILITY BY BEING AUSTRALIAN MADE
Australian made by Forté Healthcare in Armidale NSW, the Sonnet Care Cushions are synonymous with quality, performance, longevity, and functionality and is trusted by leading Hospitals and healthcare professionals to deliver clinical results and positive outcomes.
Forté manufactures Sonnet cushions to order which means they can be customised in size and configuration to suit a specific individual. Each patient has different anatomy which means one device is not always effective for all individuals.
Why is it important to purchase Australian made products?
By purchasing products from Forté you are investing in the future of pressure injury prevention in Australia, creating regional jobs and boosting our economy for the better of everyone. Australian Made for Australian Care.
Manufacturing
Leveraging clinical expertise, with leading raw material technology and in-house manufacturing capabilities Forté Healthcare ensures optimal outcomes for pressure injury prevention, infection control and patient comfort.