ACTIVE AIR THERAPY

Active Air Therapy changes the load distribution properties of a support surface with or without load by a powered air pump. Power is used to alter the immersion and envelopment characteristics of the surface, control the microclimate, and/or periodically redistribute the pressure.

Alternating powered air mattress systems work by sequentially altering the parts of the body that bear the load and so reduce the duration of loading on the tissue at any given anatomic location.

This is especially required for patients with limited or no mobility. There is good evidence that a support surface with active air therapy or an alternating pressure mattress is superior to a standard hospital mattress (static foam mattress). Some evidence suggests that existing pressure injuries may have fast healing rates on a support surface with active air therapy.

AUTOMATIC PUMP FEATURES

Auto-Adjust: Cell pressure auto-adjusts to provide the optimal pressure setting based on the weight distribution differences of the patient, offering an enhanced and specialised quality of care and reduced risk for caregivers.

Auto-adjust technology relieves caregivers from any manual setup, assures maximum comfort for the patient, and reduces the risk of incorrect setup.

Auto-Firm: Switches to static mode and Max-inflates to provide a temporary firm surface. The firm surface allows for nursing procedures to be performed and makes repositioning and transfers easier. The Auto-Firm function can be used to quickly inflate the mattress when installing or setting up.

Low-Air Loss: automatically controls mattress low air-loss feature, removing internal heat entrapment and patient perspiration by working to de-humidify the air surrounding the cells.

LOW AIR LOSS

Low air loss A feature of a support surface that uses a flow of air to assist in managing the heat and humidity (microclimate) of the skin – by dissipating heat and moisture build-up between the user and bed.

The Airmonte A8 top of the air cells has tiny laser-cut air holes so that the user ‘floats’ on a soft cushion of air. Greater airflow is generated to maintain optimal skin temperature and moisture levels. These two features dehumidify the air surrounding the cells to reduce heat build-up within the mattress to ensure patient comfort.

Why is the low air loss feature important to preventing and treating pressure injuries?

Heat and Moisture are two of the key factors contributing to the development of pressure injuries. As such, heat and moisture must be managed to ensure a consistently healthy micro-climate – not too hot, cold, dry, or moist.

FIRM FOAM SURROUND

The Airmonte A8 air mattress system can be adapted to fit any bed base size or configuration. Additional width and/or length are achieved by encasing the air system within a firm foam surround. Any beds larger than standard single size will require the surround.

Constructed using High specification foam on the base, ends & sides as well as One complete pressure care cover encasing the foam and air components.

In addition, to make the mattress compliant to the bed surface from a sizing perspective, there are other clinical benefits of having a firm foam surround incorporated with a full air mattress system:

• Increases lateral stability of the support surface

• Enhances overall the stability

• Provides patient and caregiver assistance for manual repositioning, positioning, and transfers

• Enables ease of primary care

Sizes and Availability

A8000 - Stocked - Single

A8S1000AC - Made to Order - Single

A8S1000PC - Made to Order - Single

A8S1000PU - Made to Order - Single

A8KS1000 - Made to Order - King Single

A8KS1000PC - Made to Order - King Single

A8KS1000PU - Made to Order - King Single