Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare develops new paediatric care cot
Bed manufacturing specialists at Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare have developed a new paediatric cot, the Inspiration 2 cot that combines safety, strength and integral functionality with a contemporary and playful design.
Providing a solution for acute paediatric care, Drive Devilbiss Healthcare states that the Inspiration 2 cot was built on the foundations of the original Inspiration cot.
UK-manufactured and compliant with the latest EN 50637:2017 paediatric bed standards, the Inspiration 2 cot offers high levels of quality and safety.
An updated design of the integrated telescopic, drop-down side rails now features six adjustable height positions with a range of 8cm – 71.5cm above the mattress platform while the child-proof mechanism ensures the rails cannot be accidentally lowered or operated by the infant.
The cot head and foot ends incorporate a transparent panel to easily see and monitor little ones, and can be completely removed, granting access to the patient from all angles when the side rails are lowered.
The design uses a soft colour palette created to promote a reassuring and relaxing environment for children, enabling them and their caregivers to feel calmer whilst undergoing medical treatment.
Featuring electrically operated height adjustment, and head and foot down platform tilt, the Inspiration 2 cots are available with or without CPR function, to level the mattress platform quickly in an emergency.
A range of optional accessories are available, further enhancing the scope of functionality the Inspiration 2 cot has to offer, including the Lullaby VE foam mattress, Apollo Infant dynamic mattress system, IV pole, oxygen cylinder holder and paediatric traction system.
Sam Thompson, Head of UK Research and Development at Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd comments: “The Design Team are thrilled to see their efforts over the last 18 months finally come to fruition with the launch of the Inspiration 2 cot.
“Our UK-based design and manufacturing teams have worked tirelessly to design and manufacture a cot for some of the smallest patients in hospital that not only complies with the paediatric bed safety standards, but is fun and attractive too.
“Building on the foundations of the original Inspiration cot, the Inspiration 2 is electrically adjustable and very easy to use, featuring a lock box that is intended to prevent children accessing the handset, in addition to built-in handset safety features. 360 degree patient access is provided via easy to use side rails and quick to remove head and foot ends, which feature transparent panels to provide full patient visibility in normal use.
“The initial customer feedback has been positive which is great to hear and is a real boost for the Design and Manufacturing Teams in particular!”
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare design and manufacture the Inspiration 2 cot from its production facility in Halifax, West Yorkshire, supporting the local economy where possible by sourcing materials and components from local suppliers.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare have been ramping up for the winter months with its range of UK manufactured community products by promising short lead times to facilitate hospital discharges.
