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P10773 R2 CO# 2619
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN FEATURES
llustration Descriptions
The air-cylinder inflation system and the foam shell work in concert to maintain low interface pressures
throughout the surface, making the APM family of mattresses effective for prevention and treatment of
pressure injuries.
Cover
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The bacteriostatic top fabric is fire resistant, fluidproof, tear resistant,
cleanable, and replaceable. The pleated design allows full integration with
the mattress’s Geo-Matt style shear-
relieving surface while minimizing
hammocking.
Foam Topper:
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The Geo-Matt
®
style foam topper is a high density, medical grade foam.
The unique geometric design consists of over 800 individual cells, each of
which acts individually to redistribute pressure, to reduce heat and moisture
buildup on the skin, and to reduce shear to underlying tissues. This foam
topper is 2" in height and includes the unique Heel Slope
™
feature, designed
to further reduce pressure for the sensitive heel area.
Safety Edge™ Bolsters
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The Safety Edge™ consists of contoured foam bolsters around the sides and
ends of the mattress for added patient stability in sitting and lying down.
Air Cylinders:
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The inflation system consists of four urethane air cylinders, that run head to
foot underneath the body and the foam topper. These cylinders perform the
alternating pressure therapy, and the lateral rotation therapy in the APM
m
odel. Cylinders inflate and deflate in a fixed 8-minute cycle. The cycles
and inflatio
n levels are designed to provide and maintain low interface
pressures throughout the mattress, and to redistribute peak interface
pressure points during the alternating cycle.
Control Unit:
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Model 5500 – Powered control unit with comfort level adjustment, mode
selection (alternating or float), and low pressure indicator.
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