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TRULIFE OVERVIEW Trulife Group TruLife is an internationally based and managed group engaged in the creation, development, manufacture and marketing of niche healthcare products. In addition to wheelchair cushions the Group activities encompass Orthopaedics, Prosthetics, Breastcare and Pressurecare positioners for use in the operating room. Trulife manufacture products in Ireland, UK, USA and Canada and maintain a global presence through a network of more than 300 distributor companies in over 90 countries. Mission Statement Trulife's core philosophy is a belief in serving customer needs...

GELCELL Prevention is Better than Cure Pressure sores are areas of damaged skin and tissue that develop when prolonged periods of uninterrupted pressure cuts off the circulation to vulnerable parts of the body. Without adequate blood flow, the affected tissue dies. People who are most vulnerable to the onset of pressure sores include those living with paralysis or using a wheelchair and any person with impaired mobility sensation. 1"Pressure sores can develop quickly, progress rapidly and are often difficult to heal. Yet health experts say many of these wounds don't have to occur. Key...

S>ficonf; JruGrf Contoured Desjgn or floor or Cus/ron Features & Benefits • Two separate air chambers provide greater stability and pressure redistribution for buttocks and Ischial Tuberosities • Air cushion enhances capillary function • Silicone-based TruGel - enhances pressure re-distribution - minimises the effects of shear forces - has a positive effect on skin temperature - Silicone gel is impact dampening • The cells are contoured towards the rear, promoting good postural tilt • When pressure is applied, air circulates to each cell in both chambers distributing weight evenly. This...

DUOGEL EASY Features & Benefits • TruGel and FloGel work together effectively to provide excellent pressure relief and weight distribution • Anatomically contoured Gel and Foam combination allows for greater circulation and weight distribution • The thigh troughs are lined with TruGel and the Ischial area is lined with FloGel which is set on a viscoelastic foam giving greater comfort and seating stability • The clear protective polyurethane film coating is easy to wipe clean and is suitable for incontinent users (not illustrated) • Lightweight and easy to transport • Highly durable •...

EASY HIGH PROFILE Easy ^ Profile Features & Benefits • Fully Rotational - No top, bottom, front or back • High density viscoelastic foam with silicone fluid gel at its core, provides superior pressure redistribution and immersion • Silicone oil is centered between the two layers of slow foam, it contains preformed channels to make sure the oil is evenly distributed • Conforms to the shape of the user, increasing surface • Thanks to additional height and materials, the Easy High profile offers pressure relief for up to 190kg • Increased depth of memory foam and silicone oil allows for...

COVERS & ACCESSORIES COVERS & ACCESSORIES Our Relax range of wheelchair cushion covers are all designed to offer protection to the user and the product. The covers are either breathable or fluid repellent, stretchable and hand washable. A cover is included with each cushion, but they are also available to purchase separately. Wipeable Black Outer Cover Available with: Easy (Also available for Duogel on request) Materials: Topside and Underside: Polyurethane transfer coating on a weft knitted polyester fabric. Features: Water resistant wipe down cover Easy to clean & maintain Standard Black...

SECTION 1 - PRESSURE MAPPING TEST 1: INTERFACE PRESSURE PRESSURE MAPPING SUMMARY - RELAX RANGE Pressure, the amount of force exerted on a given area, is often measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). When a force or pressure greater than normal capillary pressure is exerted on a body over time, this can restrict blood flow to the area and cause serious tissue damage. It is important therefore, to reduce this pressure particularly at the more susceptible parts of the body. Relax Gelcell Cushion Relax Gelcell G2 Cushion Pressure diagram with Pressure diagram with RELAX cushion Gelcell...

SECTION 2 - PATIENT COMPATIBILITY TEST SECTION 3 - GENERAL USE OF WHEELCHAIR CUSHIONS TEST 1: SKIN COMPATIBILITY TEST 2: BACTERIOLOGICAL DATA TEST 1: DISINFECTANT REPORT / CLEANING The silicone and foams used in the Relax range are widely acceptable to biomedical applications and pose no cytological risk to the user. Suppliers of the materials used to manufacture Relax cushions have confirmed that these materials do not support microbiological growth. All outer covers can be washed at 60oC and include a weft-knitted polyester fabric coating. Irritancy potential tests were carried out in...

SECTION 3 - GENERAL USE OF WHEELCHAIR CUSHIONS TEST 2: FLAMMABILITY TEST TEST 4 – FREEZING TEST / HEAT TEST External Flammability tests were carried out in accordance with BS EN 1021-1 & BS EB 1021-2 on cushions and covers. Tests were performed on Trulife’s Relax range investigating the effect of freezing temperatures and excessively warm temperatures on product integrity and function. When stored at temperatures of -15º C / 0º F for 7 days and also 40º C for 7 days, no deterioration in the condition of the cushions was observed. The results of the test indicate that damage is unlikely to...

Trulife commissioned Woltemade Seniorenurlaub in Germany to carry out independent testing on Gelcell and Gelcell G2 Cushions. GELCELL The cushion "Gelcell'' by the company Trulife was tested. The Gelcell cushion was tested during a period of 12 weeks. The test persons spent a few hours (approx. 4-5 hours) daily in wheelchairs and care chairs. Altogether four patients with the following illnesses tested the cushion: hypertonia, degenerative spinal-suffering, cerebral-sclerosis, relapsing urinary tract infection, condition after Total Prosthetic Replacement, carcinomas and diabetes mellitus...