Alternating Pressure Air Mattresses with Low Air Loss

The best mattress depends on individual clinical needs and ulcer staging. Systems like the Rhythm Multi Plus provide 3-in-1 alternation alongside True Low Air Loss for comprehensive therapy, while models like the Duet integrate rotation. For bariatric support, systems accommodating up to 1,000 lbs offer tailored pressure redistribution and skin protection across healthcare environments.

Low air loss therapy delivers a continuous flow of air across or beneath the mattress surface to help manage the skin microclimate. By dissipating excess heat and moisture, systems like the MOXI Select Air and Century Gold maintain a dry, cooler environment that helps prevent skin breakdown and supports wound healing for bed-bound patients.

Many systems feature dedicated power failure protection. For instance, the Salute RDX and Enhance RDX utilize cell-in-cell designs with static lower chambers that remain inflated. Other models, such as the DynaFlow Immersion and Rhythm Multi, include a 2-inch convoluted foam base or closed system designs that maintain patient support during power loss.

The product range accommodates diverse patient weight capacities to fit clinical requirements. Standard models support user weight limits of 350 lbs or 440 lbs, standard-to-bariatric systems accommodate 500 lbs to 750 lbs, and heavy-duty configurations like the Rhythm Multi, DynaFlow, and MOXI Bari Select Air safely support up to 1,000 lbs.

Depending on the model, systems combine alternating pressure with multiple therapeutic modes. Options include continuous low air loss, pulsation simulating gentle massage, immersion therapy, and 40-degree lateral rotation in the Duet. Many units also incorporate firm mattress modes and Fowler modes that automatically adjust pressure when the head of the bed is elevated.

Select models incorporate specialized heel offloading designs. The Rhythm Multi and Rhythm Multi Plus feature Happy Heel technology with three selectable softness settings across the last four air cells. Additionally, the Salute RDX offers Happy Feet softness across five end cells, while the Enhance RDX uses dedicated lower foot cells to minimize heel pressure.