Anti-Pressure Evacuation Overlay:

This anti pressure overlay is permanently in place on top of a traditional sprung mattress. It is 90mm deep and the topside is covered in a vapour permeable, two way stretch wipe clean material, the bottom is tough PVC coated for sliding over any surface like stairs.

It is held on the bed with tucks which double as cocooning flaps to hold the patient in transit. The flexible nature of the unit enables narrow doorways and stairs to be negotiated. With this device the patient does not have to be transferred. Two people required.