Alternating Air Pressure Mattresses for Hospital Beds

Several systems incorporate backup safety mechanisms to keep patients supported during a power failure. Depending on the model, systems feature either a 2-inch convoluted foam safety base beneath the bladders, a cell-in-cell architecture with static lower air compartments that stay inflated, or integrated foam-in-air-cell configurations to prevent bottoming out when electrical power is disrupted.

The product line accommodates a wide range of user weight limits to suit standard and specialty clinical requirements. Available models support patient capacities ranging from 300 lbs on standard systems up to 1,000 lbs on heavy-duty and bariatric mattress configurations, providing dependable pressure redistribution across diverse patient care needs.

Fowler Mode is a clinical feature that detects changes in the angle of an articulating hospital bed frame when the patient sits up. The system automatically adjusts air pressure within the mattress chambers to compensate for the shifted body weight, delivering additional support to prevent the patient from bottoming out while keeping skin protected.

Heel offloading features, including Happy Heel, Happy Feet, and sloped multi-density foam sections, target the vulnerable calcaneus zone. These systems provide selectable softness settings or lower foot-end air cells that actively reduce interface pressure and shear in the lower leg area, helping prevent skin breakdown and supporting pressure injury management on sensitive heels.

Low air loss therapy circulates air across the mattress surface beneath a vapor-permeable, fluid-resistant cover. This continuous airflow assists in microclimate management by improving moisture dissipation and regulating skin humidity. When combined with alternating pressure or pulsation modes, it creates an optimal therapeutic environment for fragile skin and advancing wound care.

Yes, dedicated bariatric systems are available with extended widths including 42 inches and 48 inches, alongside custom sizing options. These reinforced surfaces accommodate weight capacities up to 1,000 lbs while delivering true low air loss and therapeutic pressure redistribution, equipped with firm nursing modes to aid staff during dressing changes and patient repositioning.