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Alternating Pressure Mattress

Alternating Pressure Mattresses: Enhanced Support for Better Health & Comfort

Welcome to our curated selection of Alternating Pressure Mattresses, your destination for advanced sleep solutions designed with profound care and expertise. If you or a loved one requires enhanced support and specialized care due to limited mobility or extended periods in bed, you understand the critical importance of the right mattress.

Our alternating pressure mattresses are not just surfaces to sleep on; they are therapeutic systems meticulously engineered to help prevent and manage the discomfort and health risks associated with prolonged bed rest, most notably pressure injuries (often referred to as bedsores or decubitus ulcers).

By choosing from our collection, you are taking a significant step towards improving daily comfort, promoting skin integrity, and enhancing overall well-being, offering peace of mind for both users and their dedicated caregivers.

Understanding Alternating Pressure Therapy: How It Works for You

Navigating the world of therapeutic mattresses can seem complex, but understanding the core technology behind alternating pressure can illuminate its remarkable benefits. These systems are designed with a simple yet highly effective principle to protect and comfort.

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Protekt Aire 9900 Mattress System by Proactive Medical Mattress System with Pump Save up to $1,300.00 Save $0.00
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Protekt Aire 9900 Low Air Loss Alternating Mattress System

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Protekt Aire 9900 Low Air Loss Alternating Mattress System  The Protekt® Aire 9900 is a true low air loss mattress system with alternating pressure...

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Proactive Medical Protekt Aire 8000

Protekt Aire 8000 LAL/AP Bariatric Mattress System

Proactive Medical
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Protekt Aire 8000 Low Air Loss/Alternating Pressure Bariatric Mattress System The Protekt Aire 8000 Low Air Loss/Alternating Pressure Bariatric Mat...

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Proactive Medical Protekt Aire 5000DX Alternating Pressure Mattress System Save up to $200.00 Save $0.00
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Protekt Aire 5000DX Alternating Pressure Mattress System

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Protekt Aire 5000DX Alternating Pressure Mattress System by Proactive Medical The Protekt® Aire 5000DX by Proactive Medical is a low air loss and a...

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Protekt Aire 4000DX Alternating Pressure System with pump
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Protekt Aire 4000DX Alternating Pressure System

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Protekt Aire 4000DX Alternating Pressure System by Proactive Medical The Protekt Aire 4000DX by Proactive Medical is a low air loss and alternating...

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Protekt Aire 3600 Mattress System By Proactive Medical
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Protekt Aire 3600 Low Air Loss and Alternating Pressure Mattress System

Proactive Medical
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Protekt Aire 3600 Mattress System by Proactive Medical The First Class Protekt® Aire 3500 is a low air loss and alternating pressure mattress syste...

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Protekt Aire 3500 Mattress System by Proactive Medical Set
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Protekt Aire 3500 Alternating Pressure Mattress System

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Protekt Aire 3500 Mattress System Enhances Patient Comfort and Care The Protekt® Aire 3500 by Proactive Medical is a low air loss and alternating p...

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Protekt Aire 2000 Low Air Loss/Alternating Pressure Overlay System
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Protekt Aire 2000 Low Air Loss/Alternating Pressure Overlay System

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Protekt Aire 2000 Low Air Loss/Alternating Pressure Overlay System by Proactive Medical The Protekt Aire 2000 by Proactive Medical is a versatile 5...

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ObboMed OB-3682 12” Alternating Pressure Ultra Air Mattress(LaL)
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Obbomed UltraAir 12" Deep Alternating Pressure 3 Layer Mattress OB-3682

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ObboMed UltraAir OB-3682 Alternating Pressure - Low Air Loss Mattress – Lateral Rotation The Obbodmed UltraAir Bariatric Alternating Pressure Mattr...

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OB-2680 10” Alternating Pressure Premium Air Mattress(LAL) with Inflatable Guardrail and Bed Pan Access by ObboMed
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ObboMed PremiumAir 10" Deep Alternating Pressure 2 Layer Mattress - OB-2680

ObboMed
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ObboMed OB-2680 PremiumAir 10" Deep Air Cells Alternating Pressure with Low Air Loss 2 Layer Mattress The ObboMed OB-2680 Premium Air Mattress by O...

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OB-2600 10” Alternating Pressure Standard Air Mattress(LAL) by ObboMed
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ObboMed StandardAir 10” Deep Alternating Pressure 2 Layer Mattress - OB-2600

ObboMed
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OB-2600 Standard Air 10” Deep Air Cell Alternating Pressure 2-Layer Mattress | Low Air Loss System for Pressure Relief & Comfort The OB-2600 10...

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ObboMed OB-2000 9” Alternating Pressure Standard Air Mattress(LAL)
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ObboMed StandardAir 9” Deep Alternating Pressure 2 Layer Mattress - OB-2000

ObboMed
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OB-2000 Standard Air 9” Deep Alternating Pressure Mattress | Low Air Loss for Pressure Relief & Comfort The OB-2000 StandardAir Mattress by Obb...

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ObboMed OB-1600 6” Alternating Pressure Utility Air Mattress Side View
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ObboMed UtilityAir 6” Deep Alternating Pressure 1 Layer Mattress - OB-1600

ObboMed
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OB-1600 Pressure Relief Mattress | 6” Alternating Air with Dynamic Low Air Loss The ObboMed OB-1600 UtilityAir Mattress is designed to improve pati...

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Medacure CZ42 Comfort Zone Bariatric Alternating Pressure And Low Air Loss - First Class Mobility Bariatric Mattress Medacure

Medacure Comfort Zone Bariatric Alternating Pressure And Low Air Loss CZ42

Medacure
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Comfort Zone Bariatric Alternating Pressure And Low Air Loss by Medacure Looking for a high-quality mattress for bariatric patients? The Medacure C...

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Medacure Air Wave Alternating Pressure with Low Air Loss - AW7000
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Medacure Air Wave Alternating Pressure with Low Air Loss - AW7000

Medacure
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AirWave Alternating Pressure with Low Air Loss by Medacure Are you looking for a bed that helps reduce pain? The Medacure Air Wave Alternating Pres...

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Proactive Medical Protekt Aire 3600AB Mattress System - Front View
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Protekt Aire 3600AB Economy Alternating Pressure Mattress System

Proactive Medical
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Protekt Aire 3600AB Economy 8" Alternating Pressure Mattress System w/Cell-on-Cell Technology and Air Bolsters The Protekt® Aire 3600AB is a low ...

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Emerald Supply Selectis Serenity Alternating Pressure LAL Mattress System

Emerald Supply Selectis Serenity Alternating Pressure LAL Mattress System

Emerald Supply
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Selectis Serenity Alternating Pressure Lal Mattress System The Selectis Serenity Alternating pressure low air loss mattress features  8-inch dee...

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Emerald Supply Digital Bariatric Alternating Pressure LAL Mattress System

Emerald Supply Digital Bariatric Alternating Pressure LAL Mattress System

Emerald Supply
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Selectis Digital Bariatric Alternating Pressure LAL Mattress System by Emerald Supply Advanced Comfort and Safety The Emerald Supply Digital Bariat...

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Emerald Supply Digital Alternating Pressure LAL Mattress System

Emerald Supply Digital Alternating Pressure LAL Mattress System

Emerald Supply
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Selectis Digital Alternating Pressure LAL Mattress System by Emerald Supply The Digital Alternating Pressure LAL Mattress System by Emerald Supply ...

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Medacure CZ36 Comfort Zone Alternating Pressure And Low Air Loss CZ36 - First Class Mobility Air MattressMedacure
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Medacure Comfort Zone Alternating Pressure And Low Air Loss CZ36

Medacure
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CZ36 Alternating Pressure with Low Air Loss by MedaCure The Comfort Zone Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss CZ36 mattress system by MedaCure i...

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Protekt Aire 3000 Economy 8" Alternating Pressure Mattress System
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Protekt Aire 3000 Economy 8" Alternating Pressure Mattress System

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Protekt Aire 3000 Economy 8" Alternating Pressure Mattress System by Proactive Medical The Protekt Aire 3000 by Proactive Medical is designed to pr...

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Wellell Optima Auto Alternating Pressure Mattress by Automation - mattress system
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Wellell Optima Auto Alternating Pressure Mattress

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Optima Auto Alternating Pressure Mattress by Wellell The Optima Auto Alternating Pressure Mattress by Wellell helps prevent pressure injuries in hi...

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Wellell Domus 4 Alternating Pressure Redistribution System
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Wellell Domus 4 Alternating Pressure Redistribution Mattress System

Wellell
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Domus 4 Alternating Pressure Redistribution System by Wellell The Domus 4 Alternating Pressure Mattress by Wellell is designed to provide exception...

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Wellell Domus 3 Alternating Pressure Redistribution System
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Wellell Domus 3 Alternating Pressure Redistribution Mattress System

Wellell
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Domus 3 Alternating Pressure Redistribution Mattress System by Wellell The Domus 3 Alternating Pressure Redistribution System by Wellell offers sig...

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Wellell Optima Prone Alternating Pressure Mattress for Seniors - Mattress and Pump
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Wellell Optima Prone Alternating Pressure Mattress

Wellell
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Optima Prone Alternating Pressure Mattress by Wellell The Wellell Optima Prone Alternating Pressure Mattress is designed to provide advanced care a...

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What is Alternating Pressure?

At its heart, an alternating pressure mattress features a series of individual air cells or chambers that run across its width. These cells are connected to a control unit (or pump) that orchestrates a gentle, continuous cycle of inflation and deflation. As some cells softly inflate to provide support, adjacent cells will gently deflate, subtly shifting the points of contact between the body and the mattress. This dynamic process ensures that no single area of the skin bears the body’s weight for too long, which is the cornerstone of pressure injury prevention.

The Key Benefits of Alternating Pressure

The continuous, subtle movement provided by alternating pressure therapy offers several significant advantages for individuals requiring specialized bed care:

  • Pressure Sore Prevention & Management: This is the primary and most crucial benefit. By constantly redistributing pressure, these mattresses significantly reduce the risk of pressure sores developing, especially over bony prominences like the hips, sacrum, and heels. For individuals who may already have early signs of skin breakdown, an alternating pressure surface can create an environment more conducive to healing by offloading pressure from affected areas.
  • Improved Circulation: The gentle, wave-like motion of the inflating and deflating air cells can also help to subtly stimulate blood flow to the skin and underlying tissues. Adequate circulation is vital for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the skin, keeping it healthy and resilient.

How It Works

  • Air Cells: The mattress is made up of a series of air cells or chambers.

  • Inflation and Deflation Cycles: A pump alternates the inflation and deflation of these cells in a rhythmic cycle, typically every few minutes.

  • Pressure Redistribution: This process shifts pressure between different areas of the body, reducing sustained pressure on any one point, which can otherwise lead to skin and tissue damage.

Benefits

  • Prevents Pressure Ulcers: Continuous pressure redistribution minimizes the risk of pressure ulcers by reducing prolonged contact between the skin and the surface.

  • Enhances Comfort: Provides relief for patients who experience pain from immobility or existing skin conditions.

  • Supports Healing: Can aid in the treatment of existing pressure ulcers by relieving pressure on affected areas and promoting blood flow.

Key Features

  • Customizable Settings: Pressure levels and cycle times can often be adjusted to meet individual needs.

  • Silent Operation: Modern models are designed to operate quietly, ensuring minimal disturbance.

  • Moisture Management (optional): Some mattresses also provide low-air-loss technology to help keep the patient’s skin dry.

Who Can Benefit?

  • Bedridden patients: Individuals unable to change their position independently.

  • Post-surgery patients: Those recovering from major operations.

  • Patients with existing pressure ulcers: Helps in managing and healing existing wounds.

  • Individuals with mobility impairments: Especially those with chronic conditions or disabilities.

Conclusion

Key Features to Consider in Your Alternating Pressure Mattress

Our collection features a variety of alternating pressure mattresses, each with its own set of features. Understanding these can help you make an informed choice:

Therapy Modes & Customization

Adjustable Cycle Times: This allows you to control how frequently the air cells inflate and deflate (e.g., every 10, 15, or 20 minutes), tailoring the therapy to individual comfort and clinical needs.

Static Mode: A valuable feature that temporarily converts the dynamic surface into a stable, firm mattress. This is useful for safe patient transfers, repositioning, and providing a firm surface for nursing care.

Pulsation Mode: Some advanced models may offer a pulsation mode, which provides a different type of pressure therapy by rapidly inflating and deflating cells to further stimulate circulation.


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