Grand(E) Way To Address Scoliosis Support
Meadow View Nursing Home in Chesterfield has found a grand(e) way to support a new resident with scoliosis- an innovative vacuum posture cushion.
The middle-aged client joined the home after a spell in hospital: underweight and fragile, she needed additional skeletal support and 1:1 care. Meadow View- part of Emh Care & Support- could provide the high quality round-the-clock attention she required.
The home’s nurses responsible for the lady were struggling to find a way to keep her comfortable and safe in bed. They raised the issue with the home’s Occupational Therapist, who suggested AAT’s Grande mattress with Treat-Eezi cover.
Using vacuum technology, the mattress-sized beanbag can be contoured exactly by the staff exactly as needed, to provide the lady with a secure yet comfortable position without pressure points.
By using the vacuum principle, any air in the cushion is removed, thereby fixing the moulded shape and removing the need for frequent re-positioning. The shape and firmness of the Grande can be adjusted as little or much as needed. The cushion can be precisely moulded to create abduction and adduction wedges, or an asymmetrical body position- all by the care-givers, within minutes(1). The addition of the Teat-Eezi overlay helps maintain blood flow and gives an extra layer of protection against the risk of ulcers.
Meadow View Manager Gillian Kent comments,
“The Grande gives support to her overall body structure, yet is soft and comfortable. The team find it’s easy to reform when she is supine, so they can ensure her continued relief and security when she’s lying in her bed. It has really helped her overall daily and nightly relaxation.”
Find out more about AAT’s Grande vacuum posture cushions here: https://www.aatgb.com/grande/
