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Air mattresses for home hospital beds are specialized medical-grade mattresses designed to enhance comfort, reduce the risk of pressure ulcers (bedsores), and improve circulation for patients who spend extended periods in bed. They’re commonly used for individuals who are bedridden, have limited mobility, or are recovering from surgery or illness.

Types of Air Mattresses for Home Hospital Beds

1. Alternating Pressure Mattresses (APMs):
   • How they work: These mattresses use air cells that inflate and deflate in a cycle to redistribute pressure on the body.
   • Purpose: Helps prevent and treat pressure ulcers.
   • Best for: Patients with high risk of developing bedsores.
2. Low Air Loss Mattresses:
   • How they work: They continuously circulate air to keep the patient dry and cool, while also relieving pressure.
   • Features: Micro-perforated air cells allow air to flow and wick away moisture.
   • Best for: Patients with existing pressure ulcers or moisture-related skin issues.
3. Combination Mattresses (Low Air Loss + Alternating Pressure):
   • How they work: Combine features of both APMs and low air loss mattresses.
   • Best for: Patients with advanced or multiple care needs.
4. Lateral Rotation Mattresses:
   • How they work: Gently rotate the patient side to side to reduce pressure and improve pulmonary function.
   • Best for: Patients with limited mobility and higher risks of complications such as pneumonia or deep vein thrombosis.

• Key Features to Consider
• Pump System: Controls air pressure, cycle time, and comfort levels. Look for quiet, adjustable pumps.
• Weight Capacity: Make sure the mattress supports the user’s weight.
• Mattress Size: Typically designed to fit standard home hospital beds (usually 36” x 80”).
• Ease of Cleaning: Waterproof, antimicrobial covers are ideal.
• Emergency Features: CPR valves for rapid deflation in emergencies.

Benefits

• Reduces risk of pressure injuries
• Enhances patient comfort
• Improves skin integrity
• Helps caregivers with repositioning needs
• Promotes better circulation

Nine Clouds Beds has air mattresses available for immediate delivery.

The P.R.O. Matt® Plus is a non-powered mattress replacement system featuring our Pressure Redistribution. Optimization (P.R.O.) Technology. With the addition of an optional control unit, the mattress provides powered immersion or alternating pressure therapy, allowing facilities to use one mattress for both pressure injury
The unique P.R.O. Technology design requires no adjustments or manual inflation. The mattress features a sophisticated internal hosing and valve system that is invisible to the caregiver and patient, but enables the surface to automatically adjust to each patient’s weight and body profile.
In the non-powered mode, the P.R.O. Matt Plus design allows the provision of optimal interface pressures through controlled air cell inflation for at-risk patients in the prevention and treatment of Stage 1 and 2 pressure injuries, and treatment of uncomplicated Stage 3 and 4 injuries in patients with multiple turning surfaces. For Stage 3 and/or Stage 4 treatment, care staff should be able to position the patient off of the pressure wound in at least 2 positions.
In the powered alternating pressure mode, the P.R.O. Matt Plus adds the benefit of cyclic offloading for advanced treatment of uncomplicated Stage 3 or 4 pressure injuries for patients where such therapy may improve pressure redistribution and circulation.