Specifications:
Vivax Mobility System
Description: The
Vivax Mobility System consists of a specially designed electric (hospital
type) bed and wheelchair. It can transfer a patient comfortably,
safely, and essentially automatically to and from a supine position in
bed and a seated position in a wheelchair. This entire procedure
is accomplished gently and effortlessly with a push of a button located
on a hand-held pendant. For added convenience, the wheelchair may
easily be converted for use as a commode at bedside or over a toilet.
The control pendant may be activated for use by either patient or attendant.
Dimensions: Width overall: 41.25"; Length (bed only) 90.5" (with chair) 123"
Weight: Without
siderails/mattress) 352 lbs.
Applications: Home health care and institutional use
Electrical:
3-wire grounded plug, 115 volts, 60 hertz AC, 3 amps, 450 watts maximum
Features: Safety
interlock switches; Self test analysis; Motion lock out provisions; Launderable
sheets and appointments; Rugged, durable construction; Side rails
& mattress; Custom designed Wheelchair and Commode; Optional rechargeable
battery back-up; Modular construction allows for one man installation;
Future options to include built-in alternating pressure pad for decubitus
ulcer prevention and automatic patient stand-up positioning;
A pendant control allows
for the following operations:
- Automatic transfer from
bed to chair/commode
- Automatic transfer from
chair/commode to bed
- Repositioning of patient
in bed
- Bed HI-LO operation
- Adjustable head and foot
elevation
The Vivax Mobility System is extremely simple to operate. If a patient has use of one hand,
the system is operable by the patient without assistance. For patients
who are, for any reason, not mentally suitable and/or physically capable
of using the controls, an attendant can perform the entire transfer with
the press of a button. Approximate total transfer time is 68 seconds. NOTE:
The Vivax Mobility System is intended to be operated only by a competent
individual in accordance with the Vivax Mobility System Instruction Manual.
Benefits:
- Effective applications
in both Hospital and Home Care settings
- Substantial increase in
patient dignity, independence and comfort
- Ideal for many patients
with back or joint trauma, or who are postoperative
- Greatly increased safety
to patient and caregiver in the transfer process
- Reduction of claims and
injuries associated with lifting/transfers
- Optimum utilization of
staff - a single staff member may perform transfers
- Reduction of hospital
stays, nursing home admissions - and related costs
- Substantial cost savings
relative to long term care
- Frequent positioning in
seated or standing position may provide
circulatory,
respiratory and skeletal benefits
- Cost effective, rental/purchase
options available
Vivax Mobility System is a major breakthrough in the care of the infirmed and physically challenged.
It is the only product of its kind in the world. For additional information,
please call Vivax Medical Corporation at (860) 489-7890. |
