PressureGuard APM2 Mattress by Span America

Overview: Pressureguard APM2 Mattress by Span AmericaThe Span America PressureGuard APM2 Mattress is an air pressure mattress that features technology to prevent -- or help treat -- skin break down, while promoting proper circulation and enhancing comfort. Ideal for home or healthcare facilities, the PressureGuard APM2 contains four pressure-reducing, head-to-foot length air cylinders. These provide two therapy modes for overall well-being and repositioning.Two Therapy Modes -- Twice the Value:Flipping a side-mounted toggle switch engages one of the PressureGuard APM2's two therapy modes for greater treatment flexibility and enhanced comfort.Alternating Pressure Mode: Alternating pairs of twin cylinders continuously inflate and deflate. According to the manufacturer, this makes improved circulation possible.Lateral Rotation Mode: One bank of twin cylinders inflates while the other deflates to gently rotate an occupant.To facilitate therapy, select models of the PressureGuard APM2 are available with a deluxe and easy-to-use digital multifunction control unit. The quiet control unit enables caregivers to select comfort level and operating mode, including a "float mode" for powered flotation therapy. The control unit for this pressure reduction mattress also features power and low-pressure audible alarms. Three different lengths of pressure relief mattresses are available. Pressure Management Technology:On its very top layer, the PressureGuard APM2 features a fluid-proof bacteriostatic cover that inhibits bacteria reproduction. Beneath it are several key elements that have been optimized to maximize occupant well-being and separate Span-America's pressure management mattress from traditional designs.GeoMatt Overlay: Consisting of more than 800 individually articulating cells, the GeoMatt redistributes pressure, reducing both heat and skin moisture buildup. The cells also accommodate bony prominences. Patented Shear Transfer Zone Technology: Three silicone-coated, shear-minimizing bands lie underneath the scapula, sacrum and heels. These delicate areas are protected from shearing because the zones' fabric and design enable occupants to smoothly glide between positions on the mattress. Without these transfer zones, movement on a mattress can lead to skin-damaging shearing. This is a mechanical force in which skin is externally pulled in a direction parallel to the body and internally pulled in another direction by underlying bones.Vitality Medical provides a full array of care items for damaged skin, such as Molnlycke's Mepilex Self-Adherent Foam Dressing. PressureGuard APM2 Additional Features and Benefits:Heel Slope -- Further reduces heel pressure.Streamlined Operation -- The recessed, mode-selection toggle switch eliminates disconnecting or exchanging air lines.Occupant Safety -- Patented Safety Edge with "crawling effect" minimizes falls and entrapment. The inner-bolster's cradling effect further enhances occupant security.Caregiver Support -- A 20-minute "Auto Firm" mode facilitates transfers, CPR and daily living activities; mode automatically returns to previously selected mode.Product Specifications:Product Numbers: 5175LR29 (75 inch length, standard control), 5180LR29 (80 inch length, standard control) and 5184LR29 (84 inch length, standard control); 5875LR29 (75 inch length, deluxe control), 5880LR29 (80 inch length, deluxe control), 5884LR29 (84 inch length, standard control).Mattress Width: 35 Inches (all models)Mattress Height: 7 Inches (all models)Weight Capacity: 350 PoundsMattress Weight: 20 PoundsControl Unit Weight: 6.3 Pounds (UL listed)Cover Material: Fluid-proof, coated nylon cover is antifungal and bacteriostatically treated.Control Unit Voltage and Frequency: 120 Volts and 60 HertzControl Unit Dimensions: 12 inches x 7 inches x 5 inchesControl Unit Max. Current: 1 AmpWarranty: 18 Months (all components)Note: Please allow 1-3 weeks for delivery.Notice: For the health and safety of our customers we cannot accept a return on a mattress once it has been used. Therapeutic Geo Matt anti-shearing top surfaceTwo-part Safety Edge; Smooth, subtle shifts in weightbearing in ten-minute cycles without sharp pressure drop-offsWeight limit 350 lbs.Mattress weight 20 lbs.Pump weight 5.25 lbs.18 Month warranty. UL listedPrimary Use:Aggressive Treatment of Pressure UlcersPatient Indications:Can't or won't reposition frequentlyCan be positioned off of ulcer in at least 2 positionsPrevention for those at high risk for skin breakdown (e.g. Braden score 12 or less) Key Advantages:Two therapies in one mattressSingle switch operationPressureGuard design: stability, safety, anti-shearingPlease consult the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore and RiskThe Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk is a clinically validated tool that allows nurses and other health care providers to reliably score a patient/client's level of risk for developing pressure ulcers.Key BenefitsAssists nurses with varied experience and judgment to consistently identify patients at risk and to quantify the severity of risk.Reminds busy nursing staff to attend to this aspect of patient assessment and care with the consistency necessary to influence outcomes. Directs the attention of the nurse to six specific risk factors so that preventive care can be appropriately prescribed. The Braden Scale is a summated rating scale made up of six subscales scored from 1-3 or 4, for total scores that range from 6-23. The subscales measure functional capabilities of the patient that contribute to either higher intensity and duration of pressure or lower tissue tolerance for pressure. A lower Braden Scale Score indicates lower levels of functioning and, therefore, higher levers of risk for pressure ulcer development.Click this link to view the Braden Scale. Braden ScaleBasic ProtocolsBasic protocols based on Braden Scale scores are provided. The intensity of the preventive interventions being recommended increase as the level of risk rises. These protocols are easily understood by staff and, if they are consistently followed, have been found to reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers.Please click this link for Basic Protocols. Basic ProtocolsSkin Assessment ToolThe Skin Assessment Tool is a useful instrument for assessment of the skin surface for lesions. It directs the caregiver to systematically evaluate 29 of the most common sites of pressure ulcer occurrence. A head-to-toe assessment of skin condition should be conducted daily for at-risk patients.Click this link for the Skin Assessment Tool. Skin Assessment Tool