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Low Air Loss Mattress FAQ

Low air mattresses are used to treat and prevent pressure ulcers that the body may form by repositioning the body so that the weight is redistributed as uniformly as possible. People at risk for pressure ulcers are those who are immobilized and not able to move. A pressure ulcer is any lesion caused by unrelieved pressure, thus the low air mattress attempts to relieve pressure over all areas of the body.
    • A Low Air Pressure Mattress Can Be A Medical Need

    Do You Have Questions?

    • If you or a loved one has been instructed to use a low air mattress, you may have a lot of questions about the upkeep, care and overall effect the low air mattress will have. Low air mattresses can add comfort and prevent death. Low air pressure mattresses are one of the forms of therapeutic support surfaces that have been proven to prevent and treat pressure ulcers.

    What Are Brands of Low Air Mattresses?

    • There are several brands of low air mattresses. Some of the common brands are Invacare, Graymar, Medline, Huntleigh and LumexAir.

    How Long Will it Take to Air Up?

    • Many low air mattresses take between 20 and 45 minutes to inflate. The inflation process can go faster if you use a standard hand or powered pump. Just connect the standard hand or powered pump to the CPR tag. By pumping air through the CPR tag, air flows faster into the low air mattress.

    Should I Worry If One Section of the Low Air Mattress Is Not Inflated?

    • No, there is possibly just a kink in the air hose. Open the cover and massage the hose to make sure there is not a kink in the hose. Now push down on the mattress and add weight to the mattress. Now give the mattress another 20 to 45 minutes to re-inflate all sections.

    What Happens if Low Air Mattress is Punctured?

    • The majority of low mattress air systems have interchangeable air cells. Since the mattresses have interchangeable air cells, this allows for each air cell to be taken out individually and replaced with a new one.

    What Happen If a Power Failure Occurs?

    • Many low mattress systems have patented Cell-in-Cell air cells that allow the cells to stay inflated for a minimum of 24 hours when there is no electricity. Other low mattress systems have two layers of air cells, allowing the bottom cells to perform the same function of the inner cells.

    How to Clean a Low Air Mattress and Pump

    • The pump can simply be cleaned by wiping it with a damp cloth and any type of mild detergent. When you clean the mattress, clean both the cover and air cells by using gentle laundry detergent and then allow to air dry.

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