Hospital Short Term Care Stretcher Mattresses
High performance, clinically designed, long lasting and comfortable, Forté Stretcher Mattresses are the perfect surface solution for Stretchers in any type of Hospital and patient care application.
Utilizing unique foam technology together with expertise in high-frequency welding and manufacturing high quality covers compliant with facility standards, Forté Stretcher Mattresses lower risk of Pressure Injury, Provide Increased Safety and Infection Control and Ensure Patient Comfort.
Forté Healthcare offer facilities the ability to standardize on Stretcher Soft Surfaces which makes cleaning protocols consistent and more manageable.
The complimentary custom-design service ensures that no matter the age or model of Stretcher platform in use within the facility, Forté can provide a solution. This ensures optimal and consistent patient care, cleaning and comfort across all Stretcher Surfaces.
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Sovereign S21 Immersion 230kg
The Sovereign S21 utilities premium quality, high performance foam for optimal longevity and patient comfort, designed for clients at high risk of pressure injury.
View ProductIcon IS23 300kg 4-Layer
The IS23 has a unique 4-Layered high-performance core offering excellent immersion together with greater anatomical support for patients weighing up to 300kg.
View ProductIcon IS22 350kg 5-Layer
The Icon IS22 is an advanced variation of the Icon IS23. The 5-Layered High-Performance Core provides the ultimate balance of performance, comfort and pressure injury prevention within demanding acute environments.
View ProductIcon IS21 180kg Dual Core
Icon IS21 is an exceptional blend of value, care, and longevity, and may be customised to suit any brand or type of Stretcher.
View ProductIcon IPT1 Patient Transport Mattress
Answering requirements from the patient transport and Ambulance sectors, the Icon IPT provides excellent pressure care, comfort and support for patient transport and ambulance journeys.
View ProductIcon IS21 180kg Dual Core
Icon IS21 is an exceptional blend of value, care, and longevity, and may be customised to suit any brand or type of Stretcher.
View ProductIcon IS22 350kg 5-Layer
The Icon IS22 is an advanced variation of the Icon IS23. The 5-Layered High-Performance Core provides the ultimate balance of performance, comfort and pressure injury prevention within demanding acute environments.
View ProductIcon IS23 300kg 4-Layer
The IS23 has a unique 4-Layered high-performance core offering excellent immersion together with greater anatomical support for patients weighing up to 300kg.
View ProductSovereign S21 Immersion 230kg
The Sovereign S21 utilities premium quality, high performance foam for optimal longevity and patient comfort, designed for clients at high risk of pressure injury.
View ProductIcon IPT1 Patient Transport Mattress
Answering requirements from the patient transport and Ambulance sectors, the Icon IPT provides excellent pressure care, comfort and support for patient transport and ambulance journeys.
View ProductPRESSURE INJURY PREVENTION ON A STRETCHER
According to the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries Clinical Practice Guideline, The International Guideline 2019 – Individuals may be at risk for pressure injury in all circumstances where they are in contact with a support surface and have a degree of immobility or inactivity. This includes vehicle transportation, operating rooms, and waiting for a clinical review and/or admission in the emergency department.
To minimise the time and magnitude of pressure and shear exerted on pressure points, individuals at risk of pressure injuries should also be placed on a pressure redistributing support surface. It is recommended to use a pressure redistribution support surface on the operating table and during transit for all individuals with or at risk of pressure injuries.
Interface pressures on an operating table can be very high. In the operating room, the duration of time the individual will spend in one position is generally determined by the surgical procedure. This increases the importance of the support surface in reducing pressure injury risk – both preoperatively and postoperatively.
Some surgical procedures may have specific requirements based on duration, positioning, instrumentation, and stability of the operative field. For example, no metal components which may interfere with imaging. Most stretcher support surfaces need to be low profile.
Achieving sustained support and pressure redistribution on a low profile support surface can be challenging – ensure stretcher support surfaces are manufactured with top quality raw materials.
Non-slip – and no Velcro!
Velcro is an infection hazard, but stretcher support surfaces must not slip around and move on the stretcher. Forté stretcher mattresses offer the option of a non-slip polyurethane patch which is welded to the base of the cover. This patch provides excellent grip to the stretcher mattress – preventing sliding and improving safety.
Manufacturing
Forté Stretcher Mattresses are manufactured within our Armidale factory using unique specifications of high-performance raw materials. Sizing can be set to meet the exact brand of Stretcher within any facility including angled and shaped corners. Additional features and options include fastening straps, buckles, head and foot cushions all of which are manufactured to comply with infection control requirements and offer excellent longevity.
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You’re Covered by Forté Healthcare’s ‘Successful Solution Guarantee’
At Forté Healthcare, we are so confident in the care and performance our support surfaces deliver, that we back our products and expertise with our ‘Successful Solution Guarantee’.
Here’s how it works:
Our team of specialists will help you navigate our product range to correctly match our support surfaces with your care environment and patient risk profile. This ensures you achieve the highest levels of patient care and pressure injury prevention.
If, for whatever reason the product we recommend isn’t helping you achieve the outcome you expected, we’ll work with you until it is. And in the unlikely event we still cannot provide the right solution.
We’ll refund you 100% of the charges to date.
FAQs
- Can I use an electric blanket?
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Yes, if there are no exposed wires and it operates at below 60°C. Please keep pressure care in mind however, consulting with your doctor or healthcare professional first.
- Can your mattresses be made to a custom size?
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Yes, Forté can customise any mattress to suit any bed platform. Customised items will be more expensive than standard sizing and do take longer through production.
- Can I trial your mattresses?
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Yes, most mattresses are available for trial. Contact Forté or your local distributor to make arrangements