Medicraft Hill-Rom - MediWave™ are hard wearing, light weight, easy to use mattresses and overlays

Mediwave™ Alternating Overlays and Mattresses

Medicraft Hill-Rom’s MediWave™ alternating overlays and mattresses are designed to relieve and prevent pressure sores by using an alternating series of air cells to progressively support and relax areas of the body where pressure sores usually occur. MediWave™ mattresses and overlays are hard wearing, light weight, easy to use and represent a major leap forward in the development of patient care.

Easy Service & Maintenance with full Certification
All alternating overlays and mattress replacements are completely modular in design. The cells together with many other components can be easily replaced literally in a matter of seconds if necessary.

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Features
Specifications
Pressure Map Data
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1. Resuscitation Tag
With one firm tug - the entire system deflates in under 20 seconds in the event of a cardiac emergency.

2. Heavy Duty Elastic Straps
Unlike thinner corner ties - MediWave’s™ wide securing straps pass completely under the mattress ends and sides, tightly and safely bonding the entire overlay to any standard single size mattress.

3. Low Air Loss Alternating Cells
The MediWave™ Premium overlay and mattress replacement systems comprise easy press on cells which alternate at ten minute intervals and automatically adjust to patient weight and position.

The three static head cells provide additional support whilst the six low air loss cells* each feature two laser driven micro holes which infuse the vapour permeable top cover with air to assist with the prevention and healing of pressure sores.

Low Air Loss diagram
*Optional feature

4. Multi-stretch Top Covers
The high grade polyurethane covers include the following features:

Low Sheer - prevents skin friction damage
Waterproof - prevents body fluid absorption
Vapour Permeable - allows air flow through the fabric to assist
the healing process.
Easy Clean - simply wipe clean or machine wash and dry.

5. Quick Release Zippers
All MediWave™ top covers connect to their bases via a heavy duty zipper which secures the entire system providing added infection control. A patented quick release mechanism allows the top cover to separate quickly for cleaning.

6. Near Silent Premium Control Units
Features incremental pressure adjustment with comfort control guide and Status LED lights. A Static Switch creates a total support surface for patient transfers and treatment. Air hoses attach via quick release connectors and the entire unit is provided with a full two year manufacturer's warranty.

7. Power Down Alarm (optional feature)
This alarm is switchable between audio and visual and can be fitted to all control units. It warns of any power failure in the system.

	MediWave™ Alternating Overlay (MW-003)	MediWave™ Premium Alternating Overlay (MW-003L)	MediWave™ Alternating Mattress Replacement (MW-004L)
Cell Height Mattress Dimensions	14 cm (5") 200x85x20	14 cm (5") 200x85x20	20 cm (8") 200x85x27.5
Cover	Multi-stretch Heavy Duty Zipper	Multi-stretch Heavy Duty Zipper	Multi-stretch Heavy Duty Zipper
Control Unit	Premium with Static Switch	Premium with Static Switch + PDA*	Premium with Static Switch + PDA*
Low Air Loss Cells	No	Yes	Yes
CPR Pull	Yes	Yes	Yes
Quick Release Connectors	Yes	Yes	Yes

Mediwave Pressure Mapping Data
Comparison of pressure mapping data with a static support surface: test equipment used in all cases - FSA Pressure Sensor Mat.

Figure 1. Static Support Surface Data


Test subject		Sensors included	344
Female	159 cm	Variation coefficient	97.7%
Weight	52 kgs	Standard deviation	15.3
		Average pressure	15.8
		Maximum pressure	98
		Centre of pressure	16.9, 12.9

Figure 2. MediWave™ 5" Overlay 20° upper body incline


Test subject		Sensors included	502
Female	159 cm	Variation coefficient	71.4%
Weight	52 kgs	Standard deviation	4.34
Setting Minimum Pressure (30mmHg)		Average pressure	6.08
		Maximum pressure	23
		Centre of pressure	13.6, 13.8

	BROCHURES	TYPE	SIZE
	Mediwave™ Mattresses		50K