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Healthcare considerations for Single and
Dual Tilt in Space Mechanisms
Tilt in Space mechanisms provide key advantages to support the care
of individuals:
• Can be specified as part of a 24-hour postural management programme
with a wide range of positions.
• Ideal for those who are unable to independently manoeuvre their weight
to relieve pressure build up.
• Assisted movement reduces the risk of skin breakdown due to poor skin
integrity, high pressure risk or poor circulation.
• Can support people with swallowing problems by allowing them to
position themselves optimally for food to be swallowed, for example,
individuals with neurological conditions such as MND.
• Can also be very useful for those with low blood pressure enabling carers
to alter their position to reduce the impact of changes in pressure e.g.
postural hypotension.
Seat Chaise and cover
The Haven benefits from a single, full seat cover and
chaise. This chaise removes any pinch points and
reduces the risk of pressure areas developing because
of them. It also provides deep comfort to all parts of
the body in contact with the chair. The chaise cover
and memory foam are removable.
To remove firstly take off the back cushion. Then at
the back of the seat cushion release the chaise from
the Velcro and peel off the chaise. The chaise is also
secured by Velcro to the front of the seat and under
the footplate, again simply peel off.