Repose Wedge
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Repose pressure relieving inflatable Wedge for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
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Designed to aid positioning and to off-load pressure from the heels
The Repose Wedge has been designed primarily for off-loading pressure from the heels and can be used wherever support or elevation of the lower legs is required. The Repose Wedge offers the same pressure reducing properties as other Repose products. Particularly suited to leg elevation to aid vascular conditions and a useful aid in posture support.
Repose Wedge is now available with a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) strap for easy cleaning and additional infection prevention.
- Low Air technology distributes weight evenly and doesn’t lose its shape
- Designed to relieve pressure on soft tissue areas and provide comfort
- Lightweight for easier transport
- Easy to clean and will deflate down to a compact size
- Helps distribute pressure evenly
- Repose can be cleaned and reused
REPOSE WEDGE – STANDARD
- Contents: 1 x Repose Wedge – Standard & 1 x Small Pump
- Inflated Dimensions: L 600mm x W 720mm x H 85mm
- Order Code: 6711100
REPOSE WEDGE - STANDARD (without strap) & Blue PU Cover
- Contents: 1x Repose Wedge without strap, 1x Small Pump, 1x Repose Wedge PU Cover
- Inflated Dimensions: L 600mm x W 720mm x H 85mm
- Order Code: 6760011
REPOSE WEDGE POSITIONER
- Contents: 1 x Repose Wedge Positioner & 1 x Small Pump
- Inflated Dimensions: W 690mm x L 570mm x H 85mm
- Order Code: 6921011
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Inflation, deflation and repacking instructions: Please see download tab for instructions.
- Cleaning instructions: Please see download tab for cleaning guidance.
- Repose is supplied with a 3 year warranty as standard.
- **A review of evidence for use of the Repose® product range
**Wounds UK Journal, November 2015, Volume 11, Issue 4
SAMANTHA HOLLOWAY, Senior Lecturer, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff. -
Challenging the Pressure Sore Paradigm
JOURNAL OF WOUND CARE APRIL, VOL 8, No 4, 1999
P. Price, S. Bale, R. Newcombe, K. Harding, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK -
Clinical Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of A Multimodal Static Pressure Relieving Device
8th European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Open Meeting Aberdeen, Scotland May 5-7th 2005
J. Osterbrink, H. Mayer, Gerhard Schröder -
The new pressure ulcer management paradigm?
Wounds UK Journal, Volume 3, Issue 4: December 2007
Lynne Watret Clinical Nurse Specialist, Tissue Viability, Primary Care NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde -
Cost Effective Pressure Ulcer Prevention: the paradigm shift?
Nursing in Practice, Volume 3, Issue 4: December 2007
Lynne Watret Clinical Nurse Specialist, Tissue Viability, Primary Care NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde -
Repose: the cost-effective solution for prompt discharge of patients
THE BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING, 2000, Vol 9, No.21
Sylvie Hampton, Independent Tissue Viability Consultant Nurse, Eastbourne
INDICATIONS FOR USE
Repose products provide effective pressure redistribution for all people at risk of developing pressure ulcers, including those assessed as very high risk. Repose is also appropriate for users with pressure related tissue damage – clinical supervision is advised where the damage is severe.
LIMITATIONS FOR USE
Repose is not suitable for the following:
- Persons with unstable spinal fractures
- Where body shape is such that the person cannot be fully supported by the Repose mattress overlay or cushion
- Repose is suitable for use with bed and trolley side rails subject to the bed or trolley manufacturer’s instructions and appropriate risk assessment
PRECAUTIONS
If deterioration in skin condition is noted, clinical advice should be sought and, if so advised, use of the product discontinued. Avoid direct contact with heat and sharp objects. When deflated, keep away from babies and small children. Keep away from pets.
VAT REFUNDS FOR DISABLED USERS
If you are chronically sick or disabled you may be eligible to claim back the VAT on your order.
QUICK GUIDE
Step 1: Place and complete your order.
Step 2: Download and complete the Eligibility Declaration Form.
Step 3: Send the completed form to Frontier Medical Group.
Step 4: If eligible we will refund the VAT to the card you used to process your Repose order.
To apply for VAT relief please complete your purchase and download the Eligibility Declaration Form. Please send the completed form to Frontier Medical Group. We will then process your application. If you are eligible for VAT relief we will refund the VAT to the card you used to process your order payment.
For further details please see our terms and conditions or visit the HMRC website.