Drive Medical Med-Aire Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss Overlay System, 5"

Med-Aire Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss Overlay System, 5"

The Med-Aire alternating pressure and low air loss overlay system is a 5 inch mattress overlay for pressure redistribution and microclimate control. It is intended for home and long-term care settings where buyers need an active overlay that can go on top of a standard foam or innerspring mattress. This model uses 17 individual air cells and a control unit with alternating, static, and adjustable patient weight settings.

Good Fit For

• Home care pressure injury management
• Long-term care resident beds
• Facilities adding therapy without replacing the base mattress
• Care settings that need a portable overlay system

Key Features

• Alternating pressure and low air loss therapy help support pressure redistribution, shear and friction reduction, and microclimate control
• Works on top of any standard foam or innerspring mattress for flexible use in existing bed setups
• 17 individual 5 inch air cells support immersion and envelopment
• Control unit offers 10 minute alternating cycles, static mode, and adjustable patient weight settings
• Visual low pressure alarm and CPR valve support day-to-day care and emergency response needs
• Removable nylon cover is fluid resistant, low shear, and vapor permeable

Applications and Usage

• Adding alternating pressure and low air loss therapy to a standard foam mattress
• Using over an innerspring mattress in a long-term care room
• Supporting patient comfort with adjustable weight settings and head stability from the pillow feature
• Quick deflation during urgent care response with the CPR valve

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Basic assembly is required before use
• The overlay is 80 inch x 36 inch x 5 inch, so buyers should confirm fit with the bed and mattress setup
• The system has a 350 lb. weight capacity
• The pump airflow is 8 LPM

FAQ

• Can this overlay be used with an existing mattress? Yes. This overlay is made to go on top of any standard foam or innerspring mattress.
• What therapy modes does the system offer? The system provides alternating pressure and low air loss therapy. The control unit also has a static mode.
• How large is the overlay? The overlay measures 80 inches long, 36 inches wide, and 5 inches high.
• What is the weight capacity? This overlay system supports up to 350 lbs.
• Does the cover help with moisture and friction management? Yes. The removable nylon cover is fluid resistant, low shear, and vapor permeable.

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