FOFO Alternating Bubble Mattress/Alpha Bed with Electric Pump for Bedsores

Medical alternating pressure air bubble mattress with pump anti-bedsore air mattress. It can provide excellent pressure reduction through continuous movement.

The Alternating Pressure Pump and Pad System with Low Air Loss by FOFO provides alternating pressure and is designed to be used in the prevention, treatment and management of Pressure Ulcers. The bubble pad provides superior therapeutic treatment alternating which of the 130 individual bubble cells are inflated or deflated every 5 minutes, never placing too much pressure on any affected area. The variable pressure, 5-6 LPM (litres per minute) pump produces a consistent air flow, adjustable pressure, and its quiet technology alternately inflates and deflates the pads air cells

 

Pump	Mattress
Item: KY-A	Item: HF6001
Power Supply: 110V/220V/50-60Hz	Standard Size:200cm(L) x 90cm(W) x 7.0cm(H); Smaller Size: 190cm(L) x 82cm(W) x 7.0cm(H)
Air Output: 5-7liter/min.	130 Bubble with End Cells
Pressure Range: 50mmHg – 110 mmHg	Accessories: End Flaps, Repair Kit, Hose 1.5M
Cycle Time: 12 Min.	Material: Medical Class Taiwan Nanya PVC
Power Consumption: 7 W	PVC thickness: 0.3 mm K80
Fuse: 1A	Colour: Beige, Blue, Green
Size: 23.5(L) x 12(W) x9.5 (H)cm	Mattress weight: 2.2-2.5kg
Weight: 1.4 Kg	Weight Capacity: 120-130kg

 

How Do I Choose the Right Air Flow Mattress?

As technology advances and we are able to comprehend the needs of patients better, mattresses are evolving as more choices appear in the marketplace. There are numerous types of mattresses that are available but there are three major kinds of mattresses listed below:

Static Mattresses (also Known as Reactive Surface Mattresses)

Static mattresses are fitted by one or two pressure relieving foam(s). They function by evenly spreading the patient’s weight over a wide surface and maintaining a low pressure. Their surface is static but they respond to body shape, heat and movements.

Static mattresses also provide pressure relief by utilising the air pockets that are contained within the foam layers as well as the shaped surfaces.

It is important to remember the fact that mattresses with static support relieve relatively little pressure, which is why they’re specifically designed to prevent bedsores, but not for their treatment. That’s why they are considered to be the most common choice for patients with grades 1 , 2 and 3 ulcers. Repositioning of the patient on a regular basis is advised in these instances.

Alternating Mattresses (also known as Active Surface Mattresses)

The mattresses that are referred to as alternating (or Air flow mattresses) utilise an active lying surface to distribute pressure equally. Airflow mattresses are composed of the use of air pockets that alternately are placed in the sides. The alternating rows are controlled by the use of a pump which is typically connected to the mattress and to the footboard for the bed. The pump is intended to circulate air continuously from pockets that are inflated to pockets that are deflated.

 

The alternation can provide assistance to the patient by the inflated cells and provides relief of the skin above the deflated cells. Airflow mattresses are utilised to treat grades 3 and 4 ulcers in patients that are typically bedbound for a period of time.

While the constantly changing tension of these mattresses can greatly reduce the appearance of bed sores, and also prevent the development of new wounds, it is important to keep in mind that the continuous alternating of pressure may be uncomfortable for certain patients. The sound that the compressor makes could be unsettling.

Hybrid Mattresses

The name implies that hybrid mattresses make use of a mix of alternating and static systems. It is typically done by putting air cells into an air mattress that is covered by an extra layer of soft foam in order to provide greater comfort. Like airflow mattresses hybrid mattresses utilise pumps to switch among air pockets.

 

Hybrid mattresses or combination mattresses provide the ideal of both worlds in terms of bed sore prevention as well as improved comfort for the person using. They are generally advised for those at a high or extremely likely to develop pressure ulcers but nevertheless have a degree of mobility.

 

Who Can Benefit from Using Pressure Mattresses?

Pressure-relieving mattresses are the norm of treatment in hospitals and homes throughout the UK. But, they’re not required for every patient. They are most effective to patients who be in any of these groups:

• People who have limited mobility: This is the most crucial element in determining if the patient is at danger for developing pressure-related ulcers. If patients are forced to spend a lot of time in one position, the pressure causes bed sores.
• Skin integrity: Following an examination by a qualified professional, it’s best to identify if a patient’s face is at risk of developing pressure ulcers. Continuously monitoring whether there is a change in appearance of the skin, the firmness, heat, or changes in moisture can be excellent indications of bed sore risk. Also, skin that is ageing is thinner and has diminished blood flow and elasticity which means that older patients are at greater chance for developing ulcers due to pressure.

Conditions that are pre-existing: certain conditions may increase the risk that bed sores will develop. For instance, those suffering from kidney disease have higher blood toxins levels and can cause tissue destruction.