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Pressure valves are displayed in mmHg by the units digital screen. This eliminates the problem of inaccuracte interpretations of analogue guage readings.
The function selector switch allows the SD.500 to be used manually, or automatically, when readings are being taken.
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The instructions for use are affixed to the rear of the unit for user convenience.
Access to the SD.500’s battery compartment is beneath the pressure bulb assembly.
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Two sizes of pressure sensor are available: 10 cm and 2.8 cm. The use of these will vary according to the tissue site to be evaluated. These sensors connect quickly through a jack plug and an air connector.
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An accurate, easy to use, hand held portable interface pressure evaluator.
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The Talley SD.500 Skin Pressure Evaluator, with digital read out, is the next generation in portable pressure measuring equipment.
The SD.500 is compact in design allowing it to be conveniently carried from site to site as necessary.
The unit can be used to help set up the patient, wheelchair, and pressure relief cushion combination, to ensure the most efficient use of available resources. It also allows continuous checks of tissue pressure during ward rounds, where the results obtained can be interpreted to warn of the onset of possible tissue trauma.
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Tolerance graph showing pressure against time. This can be used to assess the patient’s risk of tissue trauma.
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Specifications
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Model:
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SD.500 Skin Pressure Evaluator
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Construction:
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High impact plastic/vinyl carrying pouch
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Battery:
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One 9V PP3 type (Alkaline)
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Size:
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197mm x 82mm x 74mm
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Sensor Order Ref:
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SJ.235/2 10cm, SJ.235/3 2.8cm
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