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Ares Auto is an effective solution for preventing and managing pressure ulcers, offering enhanced quality of care and reduced risks for caregivers. The proprietary pressure/body-weight algorithm is embedded within a quiet and vibration-free pump, enabling automatic pressure adjustment in response to individual body mass distribution and patient movement.
Two different heights of the mattress are also available for Ares Auto, including the 8” cell-on-cell mattress, which can provide at least a few hours of essential support during power outages. The system is intended to deliver high-quality care to vulnerable patients and residents whilst remaining easy to use for caregivers and simple to clean and maintain.
Key features
- Static mode: Equalises the pressure across the entire mattress to two-thirds of its capacity, providing constant low-pressure therapy to allow greater immersion into the mattress surface and provide optimum pressure redistribution.
- Alternating mode: Continuously and sequentially inflates and deflates air cells to mimic natural sleep movement patterns and relieve pressure away from vulnerable areas whilst also stimulating blood circulation.
- Auto adjustment: The proprietary pressure/body-weight algorithm enables automatic pressure adjustment in response to individual body mass distribution and patient movement.
- Seat inflation mode: Increases the pressure equally across the entire mattress by 5 mmHg to deliver optimum support on the sacrum area when in the Fowler position (sitting up), reducing the risk of ‘bottoming out’.
- Max firm mode: Increases the pressure of the mattress to its full capacity to provide a stable and firmer surface during repositioning, patient transfer and nursing procedures. The system will automatically revert back to alternating after 20 minutes.
- Panel lock: Decreases the risk of people tampering with the pump’s digital settings.
- Multiple alarms: Provides a visual and audible warning when the system loses air pressure, experiences a power failure or requires a repair, decreasing the risk of a prolonged loss in adequate alternating therapy.
- Mattress cover: The cover is flame resistant to BS 7175 Crib 7 and has a host of features to aid with infection prevention, including a 360-degree zip, white underside, vapour permeability, antimicrobial properties, and water resistance. The cover is a four-way stretch to offer greater pressure relief and comfort levels to the patient; it is also possible to launder the cover in a washing machine.
- Max user weight: 180/200kg.
Preventing pressure ulcers
It can be challenging to prevent pressure ulcers completely, but there are some things you or your care team can do to reduce the risk.
These include:
- Regularly changing your position – if you’re unable to change position yourself, a relative or carer will need to help you
- Checking your skin every day for early signs and symptoms of pressure ulcers – this will be done by your care team if you’re in a hospital or care home
- Have a healthy, balanced diet that contains enough protein and a good variety of vitamins and minerals – if you’re concerned about your diet or caring for someone whose diet may be poor, ask your GP or healthcare team for a referral to a dietitian
- Stopping smoking – smoking makes you more likely to get pressure ulcers because of the damage caused to blood circulation
If you’re in a hospital or care home, your healthcare team should be aware of the risk of developing pressure ulcers. They should carry out a risk assessment, monitor your skin and use preventative measures, such as regular repositioning.
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