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A New Unique Lay-Flat Porter Chair

Light and dark grey lay-flat porter chair completely reclined into the lay flat position with half of the arm/back rests lowered showing transfer access.

A new addition for Mobility Hire…

Unique Lay-Flat Porter chair promotes skin immersion and envelopment

 

 

This Lay-Flat Porter Chair is a comfortable and supportive seating option. It is incredibly useful for those who may want to be moved from room to room, without the need to be transferred out of the chair. Its unique design promotes skin immersion and envelopment. This reduces and redistributes any pressure on the skins surface, reducing the risk of developing pressure sores. This is especially useful if sitting or lying down for prolonged periods of time.

 

Tilt, recline and true lay-flat positioning with this unique lay-flat porter chair

Side view of the lay flat chair at maximum recline, the chair is flat all across with all the swing-away rests raised for support and structure.

 

 

This porter chair has tilt and recline features, and when fully reclined it offers a true flat lying position. This is very useful for achieving a bed-like position to help with fatigue. It also provides a relaxed position for the user. This lay-flat position also comes with SmartTilt, it intelligently manages the chairs position and ensures there is no unintentional head down Trendelenburg.

Generous leg lift for management of oedema

Side view of the care chair when tilted and recline, the grey back/arm rests are raised and the leg rest is reclined fully whereas the backrest is not.

 

 

The gas operated tilt, recline and leg raiser allows you to change your seating position when using this supportive chair for extended periods of time. The generous 90° leg raiser assists in the management of lower limb oedema.

Unique Lay-Flat porter chair; compatible for side transfers

Angled view of the porter chair, showing the grey foam swing away back and arm rests, the castor wheels and full calf support/cushioning.

 

 

Our Unique Lay-Flat Porter Chair is also compatible for side transfers. This is thanks to the swing-away backrest wings and swing-away armrests. These incredibly useful features make personal care routines and the fitting of slings, for transfers, much easier. These tasks are made simpler for both the carer and the person sitting in the chair.

Creates skin microclimates and evenly redistributes pressure

 

 

There is a matrix of air flow chambers within this porter chair, to promote skin microclimates and to evenly redistribute pressure. The higher density outer of the backrest cushion aids and improves lumbar support. While the foam cores are moveable to create a customised position for you. The gentle contouring in the sacral region helps to achieve and maintain a midline posture and optimal positioning.

Treatment and management of pressure sores

Genuine Dartex PU fabric is well respected in the healthcare industry. This porter chair makes use of this fabric to maximise skin immersion and envelopment. This is very important for a supportive surface in the treatment and management of pressure injuries. Genuine Dartex’s 5 key characteristics:

The covers on this chair are easily removable to allow for correct cleaning or replacement, ensuring compliance with infection control requirements. So, you can be assured of cleanliness and hygiene when using this chair.

Ease of use for the carer and user

Rear view of the lay flat porter chair, with the ergonomic black attendant controls and brakes attached to the grey padded back rest.

 

 

The ergonomic push handles and large lockable castors with direction control make pushing this chair safe and easy. The front directional castors make manoeuvring in a straight line, through long corridors much easier and safer. The combination of all the fantastic features makes this lay-flat porter chair an ideal choice for acute, hospice and homecare environments.