Mattress Testimonials
Dan Cundall
Scan Serenity 2 Mattress
Slowly but surely my lack of sleep had been catching up with me but the pain had also been building. I have md and have been in a wheelchair for about 30 years so discomfort during the night created discomfort during the day. I had no escape from it. My old air mattress was very basic and not meeting my needs and I had to get it changed.
I knew what I required. Extra air pockets to spread my load so I didn't fall between the gaps but the question was where do I go.
I had a trial of an all singing automatic air mattress to bad results. Pressure had to be set by an engineer but after a few attempts it was just not right. I needed more control myself, another point on my shopping list.
I then found the Scan Mobility website and saw the Scan Serenity 2 and liked the look of it and then on a trial I loved the feel of it. I remembered what a good nights sleep felt like. After a few days of use I found the discomfort in my chair had also eased.
With funding secured the mattress was mine and it is a joy to live with. Simply select your weight setting and that is it. To dress press the static button and it firms up, to sit press sitting and to sleep, both settings automatically revert to lying mode or manually select and there you go.
Sleeping has now returned to being my haven, a break from my chair and a chance to recharge for the next day.
A simple design, easy to use and works like a dream.
Scan Mobility were also a pleasure to work with. Very helpful and understanding.
Trial 1
Scanturn Lateral Rotation system
1 week trial
Field trial taken place at Glenrothes Hospital, ward 2
Taken by Charge nurse
Patient
Female
92 yr old
Risk category – High
Waterlow score/ other – PURA at Risk
Q
What was the general condition & diagnosis of the patient prior to using the mattress?
What is the reason for the mattress trial?
Response
Patient was admitted to our ward with a grade 2 pressure sore, she developed this after falling and fracturing her neck & femur whilst in an assessment bed.
The patient has conative impairment with position changes and due to breathing difficulties and a lymposis shi is more comfortable on her back, thus causing pressure damage to her spine over her vertebrae.
During this admission, the sore deteriorated to a grade 3 therefor I sought advice from TV nurses who suggested this trial.
Q
Did any new sores develop? – No
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Did any existing sores improve – Yes
Comments – Red areas on spine disappeared, sacral sore has not improved or deteriorated.
Q
How did the product perform in relation to:
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Risk category – Good
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Simplicity – Adequate
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Patient handling – Good
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Maintenance – Typical
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Value for money – Adequate
Q
How does this product compare to others that you have been using?
It has relieved pressure better than the active mattress currently being used.
Q
Any further comments
The patient usually does not sleep due to being uncomfortable, she has slept much better with this mattress, usually sleeping all night. She used to be awake 6-7 times overnight.
The patient states that she loves her new bed.
Trial 2
Mattress testimonial
Scanturn Lateral Rotation system
1 week trial
Field trial taken place at patients home in Yorkshire
Taken by Mum
Patient
Male
12 yrs old
Risk category
Waterlow score/ other
Q
What was the general condition & diagnosis of the patient prior to using the mattress?
What is the reason for the mattress trial?
Response
Pressure pain, moving and handling.
Diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular condition.
Patient has a muscle wasting condition and finds it hard to turn himself in bed. He can’t move himself and so ends up in a bit of pain in one certain area.
Q
Did any new sores develop? – No
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Did any existing sores deteriorate - No
Comments
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How did the product perform in relation to:
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Risk category – Good
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Simplicity – Good
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Patient handling – Good
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Maintenance – Easy
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Value for money – Good
Q
How does this product compare to others that you have been using?
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Any further comments
This product was fantastic, not only did it improve my son’s physical health, it relieved the pressure and the aches and pains. But is also helped the rest of the family as my son normally wakes up 3-4 times a night in pain and to be turned. That all stopped since trialling the mattress, meaning we all have had better sleep and the turning element has allowed us all to have a good night’s sleep.