Unique Carital Air-Float system

Considerations in selecting the right product

• What is the risk of the user developing pressure sores?
• What is the current pain grade of the user?
• Waht are the likely changes in the user's health condition?
• What are the needs of the nursing staff?
• Is the product simple to operate?
• Will the product achieve the desired results?

Application of the Optima

• Those with extremely sensitive skin who suffer pressure-caused pain and need continuous relief.
• Effective in pain management to VAS scale 10.
• With no contraindications Optima can be used in the treatment of the most severe grade 4 pressure sores.
• User weight range from just 7kg to 300kg.

Features of the Optima

• Patented double-cell structure.
• Large contact area.
• Reduces interface pressure and tissue strain to a minimum in all user positions.
• Separate cell systems react to body part weight, profile and position - distributing the load over the whole surface.
• The tunnel shaped pre-filled upper cells adapt exactly to different body contours.
• The inner cells are inter-connected to form 3 adjustable zones.
• Zones are monitored by a pressure sensor which responds to user movement.
• The computerised Controller automatically and precisely adjusts cell pressures - regardless of user weight.
• Simple to use Controller - compact, light and quiet in operation.
• Pump operates only on demand.
• Built in battery for continued use during user transfers.
• Incorporates CPR facility as standard.
• Incontinence cover supplied as standard.
• Individual cells are easy to replaceable.

"The Optima Speciality Support System effectively reduces the pressure between the user and the support surface according to studies conducted by Takala & Soppi (2004)* and White et al (2007)*. This translates clinically into prevention of ulceration in acute respiritory failure (Takala & Soppi 1996)* and, in our ongoing evaluations, pain relief and improved sleep in a variety of chronic disorders.

Following equalisation of the mattress, over a 16 minute cycle, a massive 43% reduction in pressure was recorded - down from 39mmHg to 22mmHg."

Richard White, Professor in Tissue Viability, University of Worcester

REFERENCESREFERENCES - Takala J, Soppi E (2004) Novel Carital speciality mattress in the management of pressure sores, 2nd World Union of Wound Healing Societies, July 2004, Paris, France. Takala J, Varmavuo S, Soppi E (1996) Prevention of pressure sores in acute respiritory failure: a randomised controlled trial. Clin Intens Care 7(5); 228-35. White RJ, Bevins J, Stephen-Haynes JA (2007) Interface pressure measurements on the Carital Optima mattress. Poster presentation, Wounds-UK, Harrogate.

Carital products are distributed in the UK solely by Nexus DMS Ltd. Manufacturer: Carital Ltd., Finland