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Item Details

Symmetrikit SYMMETRIsleep

ILC Reference NO 21:89:001
Item sourced from ILC QLD database


Side Lying

Short Description
A foam mattress or overlay which is built up with slow recovery foam cushions and sheets and supported with brackets to provide a symmetrical sleeping position. The position of the cushions can be changed to facilitate different sleeping positions (prone, supine or side lying). Available in three sizes.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.

More Details
MATERIALS: Slow recovery foam mattress, felt sheet.

COVER: Elasticised sheet that has two way stretch.

ASSEMBLY: A velcro/felt sheet which has a grid pattern marked on it is attached to the bed.
The support shape is built up using the special lowzone cushions and brackets which attach with hook tape to the felt. The layout can be recorded as an assessment chart or felt pen can be used to mark out the velcro.
A second sheet made of slow recovery foam then lays over the brackets, covering the mattress. An elasticised sheet is then placed over the whole assembly.
The user is then positioned so that they are symmetrical as possible. Cushions and brackets can be easily removed and relocated to asist transfers and for repositioning the user's body for sleeping in prone(on stomach), supine(on back) or side lying.

CLEANING: Cover can be wiped clean


Models
One model available in three sizes: cot, single and double.

Options
Purchased in components as follows;
velcro sheet (cot, single, double or extended size)
positioning brackets (small, medium, large or extra large)
Bracket pads (small, medium, large or extra large)
Knee brace (infant, junior or adult size)
side lying leg support (one size only)
Lowzone Overmantle (available in 4 sizes)
Plain oversheet (cot, single or double size)
Fitted oversheet (cot, single or double size)
carry bag
Lowzone cushions - available in square, small oblong, medium oblong, large oblong, horseshoe, small roll, medium roll, side lying bolster or extended side lying bolster
Polystyrene Bead cushions - available in square, medium oblong, large oblong, horseshoe or medium roll.
Lowzone single mattress
nursing fleece (single or cot size)


Warranty
Unknown, please contact supplier for details.


Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian or other Standards are applicable to the materials used in, and the manufacturing and installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specified Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of an item as to its compliance with the relevant Standard(s).


Place Of Manufacture
United Kingdom

Display Item On Loan From
Not on display.
Please be aware that this device may be available upon request for an individual consultation. A general consultation fee may be required for this service. Please contact LifeTec Queensland for more details.


Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
INDOMED PTY LTD,   NORTH FREMANTLE, WA

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Supine Lying   Prone Lying  
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