Pressure Care Cushions
High Grade Pressure Cushions
Introducing the Seating Matters ‘Tier’ Range. A range of high level pressure cushions to provide you with the next level in pressure management.
TwoTierTM, NexTierTM & AirTierTM
Prevention is Better Than Cure
As clinicians, we know that too many patients are suffering a reduced quality of life from avoidable pressure injuries and far too much money is being spent by health services worldwide on reacting to these problems aft it is too late. We are often asked about pressure management in seating and specifically in relation to our cushions.
The Four Principles of Clinical Therapeutic Seating
In seating we should look at the cushion or “appropriate surface” in the context of the whole chair and seating experience – not in isolation or for helping prevent pressure injuries.
- Load the Body.
- Provide Postural Support.
- Allow Effective Repositioning.
- Use an Appropriate Surface.
Which Patients Are At Risk Of Pressure Injuries?
Patients with low or no mobility due to their age, an accident or illness, who sit for long periods of the day.
Patients who cannot reposition themselves independently when they get uncomfortable. These patients might slump to one side, forward or slide down the chair, needing help from carers or family members to regain a mid-line posture.
Patients who have thin or fragile skin and who are a high pressure injury risk.
Patients who are hoisted for all transfers.
Our Advice
For every chair user, we recommend a personalised Seating Assessment bearing in mind the Four Principles of Seating to determine the best chair and the most appropriate cushion.
Our seating experts have supported thousands of clinicans in recommending the best chairs for postural support. They have also helped reduce the risk of pressure injuries and improved the seating experience of thousands of chair users.
Do you know someone who may benefit from a high grade pressure cushion?
We’re here to help. If you would like to know more about these products, a Seating Specialist who has been clinically trained will visit you and your patient at a time and place to suit you. They can carry out a detailed seating assessment, provide personalised advise and make a no obligation recommendation.
Dartex®
Dartex has been the world leader in technical support surfaces for pressure injury prevention for over 40 years. These multi-stretch fabrics offer unmatched durability, fluid resistance, and are a premium option for cushion covers.
The TwoTier, NexTier and AirTier all come with a high performance Dartex cover as standard.
TwoTierTM
Who uses the TwoTierTM ?
Providing medium-high pressure care, the TwoTier is an excellent standard issue cushion which should meet the needs of most clients.
- Anyone who can benefit from medium-high pressure care
- Those at higher risk of slipping out of a chair could benefit from the ramped seat cushion adaptation
TwoTierTM Cushion
The TwoTier pressure care cushion comes as standard on all Seating Matters chairs. It is made up of two distinct layers.
Top Layer
2″ High performance memory foam
- Increases comfort and allows for the recommended two inches of immersion and envelopment.
Bottom Layer
A dense layer of foam helps to provide stability to the pelvis and to the top of the memory foam.
NexTierTM
Who uses the NexTierTM ?
NexTier is an excellent stability and posture cushion. Reducing shear and friction, it is ideal for those with a lot of voluntary or involuntary movement:
- Dementia & Alzheimer’s
- Huntington’s Disease
- Parkinson’s
- Motor Neurone Disease
NexTierTM Cushion
The NexTier anti-shear cushion is made up of three distinct layers and moves with the body to reduce the negative effects of shear and friction.
Top Layer
Medical grade silicone gel.
- Active anti-shear gel helps reduce shear and friction
- Temperature reducing gel helps regulate micro-climate.
Second Layer
2″ High performance memory foam
- Increases comfort and allows for the recommended two inches of immersion and envelopment.
Bottom Layer
A dense layer of foam helps to provide stability to the pelvis
AirTierTM
Who uses the AirTierTM ?
Prescribed by clincians who want an air cusion, but who prefer the reassurance of additional gel pressure care in the event of the air deflating.
- Chair users at high risk of pressure injury
- Those who sit out for long periods of time
- Often those in the community and / or alone for longer periods
AirTierTM Cushion
AirTier is a high risk air and gel combination cushion with interconnected cells, redistributing pressure and enhancing patient care. The AirTier helps reduce injury and increases comfort.
Top Layer
A unique combination of gel and air technology
- Provides pressure releif and comfort to the high risk user.
- Temperature reducing gel helps regulate micro-climate.
Second Layer
2″ High performance memory foam
- Increases comfort and allows for the recommended two inches of immersion and envelopment.
Bottom Layer
A dense layer of foam helps to provide stability to the pelvis
TwoTier cushions come standard on all Seating Matters Chairs. Nextier and Airtier are compatible with all existing and new Seating Matters chairs and are available as requested for your clinical needs.
They can also be used in wheelchairs and other kinds of seating where the dimensions of the cushions fit.
