Drive Theia Digital Pump for Pressure Relief Mattresses and Cushions
Compatible with various interchangeable pressure relief systems, the Drive Theia Digital Pump for Pressure Relief Mattresses and Cushions helps standardise medical equipment so that staff only need to be trained on one operation system. The pump controls and alternates the inflation level of cells in a pressure relief mattress in order to prevent pressure sore development.
This digital pump is also available in a more affordable analogue version.
What's Included?
Please Note: This product is a pump only and is not supplied with any mattress or cushion.
Key Features and Benefits
- Digital operation for precise management of mattress pressure
- Provides 2:1 alternating therapy suitable for high-risk patients
- Offers a static mode for easier transportation and to allow carers to perform CPR in an emergency
- Interchangeable operation system means no training is needed for other pump systems
- Compatible with three pressure relief mattresses and two pressure relief cushions
- Comfort controls allow adjustment of air pressure to suit the preferences of the patient
- An audio and visual alarm will sound when the pressure gets too low
- Integral hanging hooks allow the pump to be suspended on the frame of the patients bed
- Complies with EN60601-1, EN60601-1-2 and EN60601-1-11 to meet the requirements for medical electrical equipment
Why Choose the Theia and Eros Pump Range?
The Theia and Eros Pump range offers greater choice and flexibility when caring for patients who are at a higher risk of developing pressure sores. Each pump is compatible with multiple different pressure relief systems, ensuring versatile care that's streamlined through the same operation system.
Why Is Standardisation Important?
When using equipment made by different manufacturers, costly or potentially harmful errors are more likely to occur. By utilising an interchangeable pump system that works with a variety of mattresses, the Theia and Eros Pump range helps standardise training and competency programs so that less mistakes are made.
How Does the Theia Mattress Pump Help Prevent Pressure Sores?
The Drive Theia Mattress Pump prevents pressure sores by shifting the patient's weight every 10 minutes. It does this by alternating the inflation level of each cell within a pressure relief mattress. In doing so, the pump is constantly changes the patients laying position to prevent the development of pressure sores.
How Many Modes Are There?
The Drive Theia Mattress Pump has three modes of operation. These three modes are as follows:
- Alternating Mode: Alternates air pressure in 10 minute intervals.
- Static Mode: Used for transporting the mattresses or when performing CPR.
- Comfort/Pressure Mode: Allows manual adjustment of pressure level.
Should I Buy the Theia or the Eros Pressure Relief Pump?
There are two pumps to choose from when using the Theia and Eros Pressure Relief System. The differences between each are outlined below.
- Theia Pressure Relief Pump (This Version): Digital operation, digital display, precise pressure selection, power failure alarm, auto-lock.
- Eros Pressure Relief Pump: Analogue operation, dial display.
Which Mattresses Are Compatible With the Theia Mattress Pump?
The Drive Theia Mattress Pump is compatible with three different types of mattress, giving carers the ability to interchange the type of pressure relief depending on the needs of the patient. What's more, because all the mattresses work on the same pump system, there's no need to train staff on how to operate each one.
The three mattresses compatible with this pump include:
- Drive Mattress Overlay: The dynamic Mattress Overlay option is positioned on top of the existing support surface to provide additional pressure redistribution.
- Drive Air-On-Foam Mattress: An Air on Foam Replacement Mattress design offers pressure redistribution and is suitable for use with profiling beds.
- Drive Air-On-Air Mattress: Full Air (Air on Air) Replacement Mattresses offer benefits in a setting where individuals are at high risk of skin breakdown and require an immersive support surface.
Which Cushions Are Compatible with the Theia Pump?
The Theia Pump can be used with a pressure relief cushion as well as mattresses. This provides even greater versatility when caring for patients with a high risk of developing pressure sores. Learn more about the Theia and Eros Pressure Cushion below.
Learn How the Theia and Eros Pressure Relief System Works
Is There a Manufacturer Warranty?
The Drive Theia Pressure Relief Pump comes with a one year warranty.
Documentation
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions (WxDxL): 15.5 x 10 x 27cm
- Pump Weight: 1.6kg
- Pump Type: Digital
- Cell Cycle Type: 1 in 2 (AB Pattern)
- Cycle Time: 10 minutes
