Description
Symmetrisleep® works
- In prone, supine, side or semi-side lying.
- On a bed, a cot or in a double bed alongside a parent.
- With profiling beds or with pressure-relieving mattresses (passive or active)
- Easy to clean and it’s one piece overmantle protects the mattress below from spillage.
- Highly portable and easy to install, adjust or remove.
- Fire retardant There are systems for both domestic and institutional use.
What does Symmetrisleep® do?
Symmetrisleep enables people with movement problems to learn to lie straight. Therapists are finding that it can prevent distortion of body shape or even correct established problems when used as part of a 24 hour Postural Care Programme.
The system allows a gentle progressive approach to complex problems. Elements can be introduced gradually during the day and night as tolerance builds. Symmetrisleep is the first and only system that has been designed to provide the bio-mechanical rotational forces to improve chest shape where the necessary forces can be gently applied to counteract rotation.
- Adjustable, comfortable support for those who cannot move easily; family members and carers may be disturbed less frequently.
- Improved comfort reduces abnormality of tone during the night for easier nights and better mornings.
- Helps to maintain body symmetry and protects joints from the destructive effects of gravity.
- Infinitely adjustable for position, shape or age.
- Easy to fit. Easy to change between positions.
- Our own ‘Engineered’ fabrics reduce point pressures, reduce skin humidity and provide active temperature regulation.
Symmetrisleep® is widely accepted because:
- Therapists know it works.
- Families love it – it’s easy to use.
- Families and therapists recognise that it is a humane system, not a contraption.
- It can be used at any age, in any position, in any bed.
- Symmetrisleep will continue to work as a client grows or changes; although some parts may need changing over time, the system itself will never become redundant.
- Symmetrikit has over 20 years of experience with these systems. We work hard to pass this knowledge on to families and therapists through our highly regarded training.
- It actively regulates temperature.
- Our sales team are highly trained and provide high levels of after-sales service and support.
Any mattress, any position, even sitting up!
With the Velcro sheet, pressure-relieving Airmantle and stretchy sheet in place, the system is ready and the bed has a flat surface for easy transfer.
When the user is ready, the brackets and pillows that provide support are fitted. The system is quickly built up to support the client rather than having to fit the client to an existing form: carers find that it only takes a moment to get this right and fine adjustments can be made instantly.
Fitting the brackets is easy & intuitive with no fiddling about. Some carers prefer to fit them when the user has fallen asleep. Experience shows that even when away from home, staff quickly take instruction from parents on how to use the system successfully.
Remember- you can use Symmetrisleep by day as well as at night. If only used for 2 hours daily, that’s 730 hours of progressive passive therapy per year. If used for the whole night, that’s about 3000 hours at a time when the body is relaxed & most receptive.
Symmetrisleep® and active temperature management
CoolOver TR3® and thermal comfort
CoolOver TR3 temperature regulating fabric contains tiny Omnitherm® microcapsules that absorb heat when your temperature rises and gives it back when your temperature falls, helping to maintain a more even temperature for a better nights sleep. Supersoft Coolover TR3 is unique to Symmetrikit and The Helping Hand Company: we have engineered this latest generation of active temperature regulating fabric to offer increased cooling capacity, enhanced microclimate management, higher wash temperature and easier drying.
- Pressure sore prevention clinical guidelines: 2014 International Pressure Sore advisory guidelines 1
- Recommend that consideration be given to the control of moisture and temperature when selecting a support surface and covers.
CoolOver TR3® and microclimate
Knitting our hydrophobic yarn with a progressively dense knit from inside to out helps to drive moisture away from the skin and disperse it across the outer surface of the fabric. This superior wicking keeps the skin drier while enhancing evaporative cooling of the fabric so cooling the Omnitherm Microcapsules which in turn can absorb more body heat.
CoolOver TR3® on your pillow
Not only is Coolover available for sheets and covers, it is now used as the standard liner in our soft knee blocks and the facing of our bracket pads as well as in our Airmantle.
Temperature regulation and microclimate management
Symmetrisleep® Airmantle® moulds to support the body for maximum protection and a good night’s sleep.
It offers a temperature regulating alternative to hollow fibre wadding or foams which can have exactly the opposite effect.
During the night, we regularly rearrange our bedclothes to help maintain a constant body temperature. Airmantle helps those who cannot make these adjustments for themselves; it puts a layer of air around the user allowing perspiration to evaporate so helping to maintain temperature and improve microclimate.
Use it ‘Coolover’ side up for temperature regulation and better air movement. The base is waterproof, so the mattress beneath is protected. If heavy spillage is likely, use it with the waterproof side uppermost underneath a separate Coolover sheet. Airmantles are also available with a completely wipe-able, waterproof cover and waterproof welded seams.