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Easy Care Alternating Pressure Air Bed (Anti-Decubitus Mattress System)
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Easy Care Alternating Pressure Air Bed (Anti-Decubitus Mattress System)

Pack Sizes Available

Single unit: inflatable mattress overlay + electric pump/controller
Standard size: 200cm x 90cm x 10cm (approximate)
Available cell configurations: bubble cell or tube cell designs

Product Description

The pressure ulcer is one of healthcare's most preventable complications. It is also one of the most expensive and distressing ones when it does occur. For a patient who is immobile, bedridden, or unable to reposition themselves due to neurological conditions, stroke, sedation, or post-operative recovery, the unrelenting pressure at bony prominences accumulates over hours into tissue ischaemia. Given enough time without pressure redistribution, that ischaemia becomes a wound that can take weeks to months to heal and that significantly worsens the patient's recovery trajectory. The Easy Care Air Bed is an alternating pressure mattress overlay system. The mattress consists of multiple air cells arranged in rows, connected to an electric pump that alternately inflates and deflates alternating cells in a programmed cycle typically running every 5-10 minutes. This cyclical pressure redistribution means that at any given moment, different body regions are experiencing pressure release, giving the underlying tissue regular intervals of restored blood flow even when the patient cannot reposition themselves. The system is designed as a mattress overlay — it is placed on top of the existing hospital or home care bed mattress rather than replacing it, making it immediately deployable without major equipment changes. The pump unit is quiet and compact, typically producing less than 30-35 dB of operating noise, which is relevant for wards and home care settings where patient sleep is important. Air cells in Easy Care systems are typically constructed from durable, welded PVC with a nylon reinforcement structure. The pump unit includes an adjustable pressure control to set the cell inflation pressure appropriate for the patient's body weight. CPR valve or quick-deflate functions are included in the pump for emergency access to the patient. For hospital procurement teams, nursing home administrators, and home care distributors, alternating pressure mattress systems are a high-value consumable with consistent purchasing cycles. The market extends from large hospital systems to individual home care purchasers through medical supply networks. Sara Wellness exports Easy Care and similar medical rehabilitation equipment to healthcare distributors internationally, with competitive pricing and responsive customer support.

Technical Specifications

  • Type: Alternating pressure mattress overlay — electric pump/controller included
  • Dimensions (approx.): 200cm x 90cm x 10cm (inflated height)
  • Cell Material: PVC with nylon reinforcement — weld-sealed, durable
  • Cycle Time: Alternating inflation/deflation cycle: 5-10 minutes (adjustable)
  • Pump Noise Level: Approximately 30-35 dB — suitable for ward and home care environments
  • Safety Features: CPR quick-deflate valve; adjustable pressure control for body weight; patient weight capacity up to approximately 130-150kg
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

An alternating pressure mattress works by cyclically inflating and deflating alternating rows of air cells beneath the patient, typically on a 5-10 minute cycle. When a set of cells deflates, the underlying skin and soft tissue at those bony prominences is relieved of pressure and blood flow is restored to the ischaemic tissue. Before tissue damage can accumulate from that pressure episode, the cycle reverses and pressure is redistributed. This continuous, programmatic redistribution compensates for the patient's inability to spontaneously reposition — the natural movement that healthy individuals perform unconsciously throughout sleep and rest.

Most alternating pressure mattress overlays including Easy Care systems are designed for patients up to 130-150kg body weight. The pump unit's pressure adjustment should be set according to the patient's weight per the manufacturer's guidelines, as insufficient inflation for a heavier patient will result in the cells bottoming out (the patient's body touching the underlying mattress through deflated cells), which eliminates the pressure redistribution benefit. Bariatric patients may require a specifically designed bariatric alternating pressure system with higher weight tolerance.

The Easy Care air bed pump operates at a noise level of approximately 30-35 dB during normal cycling — similar to quiet ambient noise in a room. This is generally considered acceptable for ward and home use. Older-generation pump designs were considerably noisier and often disturbed patient sleep, which was a significant complaint among carers. Modern quiet pumps address this, but the noise level should be confirmed at the time of product specification, particularly for palliative care and home care applications where patient sleep environment is a priority.

Yes. PVC air cell mattress overlays are designed for wipe-down cleaning with standard hospital-grade disinfectant solutions between patients. The surface should not be punctured by sharp objects or placed near bed frames with exposed metal edges. Most overlays include a replaceable cover or are supplied with a fabric cover that can be laundered separately. The pump unit requires only periodic filter cleaning — the filter prevents dust from entering the air circuit and blocking the cells, which would affect cycle performance.

The standard alternating pressure mattress overlay is designed for horizontal use on a flat bed surface. Seat cushion versions of alternating pressure systems are available for wheelchair users and chair-bound patients where ischial pressure ulcers are the primary risk. If a patient is spending significant time in a seating position, a dedicated alternating pressure seat cushion should be used alongside the mattress overlay for comprehensive pressure management.

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