Drive Medical Med Aire Plus Bariatric Heavy Duty Low Air Loss Mattress System

Med Aire Plus Bariatric Heavy Duty Low Air Loss Mattress System

The Med Aire Plus Bariatric Heavy Duty Low Air Loss Mattress System is a bariatric low air loss mattress replacement system with alternating pressure therapy. It fits home care, long term care, and acute care settings where caregivers need pressure redistribution and moisture management support for patients up to 750 lbs. Key details include 10 inch deep air cells, a digital pump with customizable settings, and a CPR valve for rapid deflation.

Good Fit For

• Home care bariatric pressure redistribution setups
• Long term care resident support surfaces
• Acute care settings managing pressure ulcers
• Facilities needing a replacement mattress system with customizable pump controls

Key Features

• Alternating pressure and low air loss therapy work together to support pressure redistribution and help manage skin maceration
• Bariatric design supports patients up to 750 lbs. for heavier-duty care needs
• 10 inch cell-on-cell air cells help prevent bottoming out and provide up to 24 hours of power outage protection
• Digital pump allows patient-specific comfort and safety settings and returns to alternating pressure mode after 2 hours in static mode
• Low air loss holes in the central 9 bladders help wick away moisture and humidity under the trunk and pelvis
• 4-way stretch cover is low sheer, fluid-resistant, vapor permeable, quilted, and zippered for day-to-day care convenience

Applications and Usage

• Supporting bariatric patients who need alternating pressure and low air loss therapy
• Managing pressure redistribution for patients with up to Stage IV pressure ulcers
• Reducing moisture buildup beneath the trunk and pelvis with low air loss airflow
• Providing head-area comfort with the pillow function while the rest of the mattress operates normally
• Speeding troubleshooting when staff need to identify whether an issue is with the mattress or the pump

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Basic assembly is required before use.
• The system is a mattress replacement system, so buyers should confirm fit with their bed setup.
• This model is sized 48 inch x 80 inch with a 10 inch height, which may matter when matching bariatric frames and linens.
• The unit will auto-return to alternating pressure mode if left in static mode for more than 2 hours.

FAQ

• What type of therapy does this mattress system provide? This mattress system combines alternating pressure and low air loss therapy. That combination is intended to optimize pressure redistribution and help manage skin maceration.
• What patient weight capacity does this mattress support? The bariatric mattress system has a 750 lb. weight capacity.
• What size is this mattress system? This mattress system measures 48 inch wide, 80 inch long, and 10 inch high.
• What happens during a power outage? The cell-on-cell design provides up to 24 hours of power outage protection.
• Can damaged air cells be replaced? Yes. Each of the 20 air bladders is removable and replaceable if one is punctured or malfunctions.

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