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Alternating Pressure Mattress Systems

These mattress systems have bladders positioned laterally or length-wise that slowly deflate and inflate, one at a time. This keeps the pressure points alternating throughout body.

Alternating pressure therapy uses pressure redistribution to stimulate blood flow, blood nourishes the skin. The air cells on the mattress slowly inflate and deflate under the patient at a predetermined or adjustable cycle time. This allows time for blood flow to reach the skin healing and skin breakdown or bedsores.

If you’ve heard of any air mattress, it’s probably Invacare. It isn’t the only good option, but it’s the leading name brand and an excellent choice. The Invacare microAir MA65 and microAir MA55 models have been the leading sellers for a good while here in the U.S.

Some models offer both Alternating Pressure and Low-Air-Loss modes available in one mattress system (hybrids).

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Alternating Pressure Mattress Med-Aire Melody Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss Mattress

20 ea.  8" bladders. 350-lb weight capacity. Cost effective mattress system with 8 LPM compressor that offers superior pressure relief. Size: 35"W x 80"L x 8"H.

Your Price: $394.00
Alternating Pressure & Low Air Loss Ultra-Care APM/LAL Mattress System

Economical Ultra-Care Mattress offers both Low-Air-Loss and Alternating Pressure. 8 LPM Pump, 10 minute APM cycle time. For pressure ulcer prevention. Size: fits 36"W x 80"L fits hospital beds.

Your Price: $414.00
Alternating Pressure Mattress Meridian APM/LAL Mattress

Budget friendly Air Mattress includesAlternating Pressure and Low Air Loss therapy.  For pressure ulcer prevention. Size: fits 36"W x 80"L x 8"H fits hospital beds.

Your Price: $472.00
Med-Aire APM & LAL Mattress Med-Aire 8" Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss Mattress

20 each 8" bladders. 350-lbs weight capacity. 8 LPM compressor offers excellent pressure relief. Size: 36"W x 80"L x 8"H.

Your Price: $489.99
microAIR MA500 Alternating Pressure Mattress microAIR MA500 Alternating Pressure with Low Air Loss Mattress

A lightweight and easy-to-use Alternating Pressure Mattress System with Low Air Loss aids in the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries 36"W x 80"L x 8"H. 350 lbs. capacity.

Your Price: $812.00
Alternating Pressure & Low Air Loss Mattress Meridian Ultra-Care Perimeter Plus System

36" or 42" Widths - Alternating Pressure/Low Air Loss Mattress System has 4" wide by 8" high foam perimeter made with high-density foam provides firm support for egress or ingress from mattress or side edge seating.

Your Price: $942.50
Alternating Pressure Mattress-low air loss Prius Enhance DX Micro LAL/AP Mattress

Enhance DX provides constant low pressure by redistributing the patient’s pressure over a greater area than a standard mattress. 36"W x 80"L x 8"H.

Your Price: $986.60
Med-Aire Plus 8" Mattress Med-Aire Plus Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss Mattress

8" Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss Therapy Mattress. 20 horizontally configured 8" bladders. 450 lbs weight capacity. 8 LPM compressor that offers superior pressure relief. Available in 80" & 84" lengths.

Your Price: $1,037.50
microAIR Alternating Pressure Mattress-MA51 microAIR MA51 Alternating Pressure Mattress

Invacare MA51 Alternating Pressure Mattress has 16 horizontally configured bladders. 350-lb weight capacity. Product will not bottom out with mattress hose attached to the compressor power unit. 36"W x 80"L.

Your Price: $1,038.00
microAIR Alternating Pressure Mattress microAIR MA55 Alternating Pressure with Low Air Loss

Alternating Pressure Mattress with on-demand Low Air Loss. 350-lb weight capacity.  Product will not bottom out during power failure.  36"W x 80"L.

Your Price: $1,147.00
Alternating Pressure Mattress with low air loss Prius Salute RDX Mattress System

Enhance DX provides constant low pressure by redistributing the patient’s pressure over a greater area than a standard mattress. 36"W x 80"L x 8"H. 6 LPM Compressor.

Your Price: $1,202.00
microAIR MA600 Alternating Pressure Mattress microAIR MA600 Alternating Pressure with Low Air Loss Mattress

3-in-1 Alternating Pressure System with Low Air Loss aids in the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries. 36"W x 80"L x 8"H. 500 lbs. capacity.

Your Price: $1,269.00
Alternating Pressure and Rotational Mattress PressureGuard APM2 Mattress

Span America APM & APM2 Alternating Pressure, optional Lateral Rotation. APM has 350-lb weight capacity. 35" width and 75, 80 and 84" lengths.

Your Price: $1,350.00
Alternating Pressure & Low Air Loss Mattress SatinAir APM Bariatric Mattress

Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss therapy. For pressure ulcer prevention. Available in 42" width only.

Your Price: $1,458.00
Med-Aire Plus 8" Mattress w/Defined Perimeter Med-Aire Plus with Defined Perimeter

8" deep cells surrounded by 10" deep perimeter prevents patient from getting stuck between mattress and bed rails. Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss Therapy Mattress, 450 lbs weight capacity. 36"W x 80"L x 10"H.

Your Price: $1,459.00
42" Bariatric Mattress Replacement System Med-Aire Plus Bariatric Alternating Pressure Mattress

Med-Air Bariatric Plus 42"W x 80"L x 10"H. Replacement mattress system offers alternating pressure therapy. 600-lbs. weight capacity.

Your Price: $1,784.00
Bariatric Mattress Replacement System Bariatric APM Mattress, 14048

Med-Air Plus Bariatric-Size Mattress is 48"W x 80"L x 10"H and will fit standard home beds or adjustable beds and Bariatric Hospital Beds. Replacement mattress system offers alternating pressure therapy. 750-lb weight capacity.

Your Price: $2,056.00
Bariatric Alternating Pressure Mattress Meridian Ultra Care Xtra Bariatric APM System (80" x 48" x 10")

Combination mattress system providing both alternating pressure and low air loss for patients up to 900 lbs. Size: 48"W x 80"L x 10"H.

Your Price: $2,099.00
Bariatric Alternating Pressure Mattress Meridian Ultra Care Xtra Bariatric APM System (80" x 42" x 10")

Combination mattress system providing both alternating pressure and low air loss for patients up to 800 lbs. Size: 42"W x 80"L x 10"H.

Your Price: $2,099.00
AltaDyne XD Mattress Replacement System AltaDyne XD Bariatric Mattress System 774200A

The AltaDyne XD is 42" wide and has 800 lbs. capacity. System offers both Bariatric low-air-loss and alternating-pressure. Cycle time can be adjusted from 5-20 minutes, in 5 minute increments.

Your Price: $2,190.00
Bariatric Alternating Pressure Mattress Meridian Ultra Care Xtra Bariatric APM System (80" x 54" x 10")

Combination mattress system providing both alternating pressure and low air loss for patients up to 1000 lbs. Size: 54"W x 80"L x 10"H.

Your Price: $2,231.00
microAIR Alternating Pressure Mattress MA65 microAIR MA65 Mattress

Invacare MA65, MA65B42, MA65B48, MA65RSR Alternating Pressure Mattress has on demand Low-Air-Loss therapy.  Standard and Bariatric sizes up to 1000-lb weight capacity. This microAIR Mattress system has 50 LPM compressor. Mattress sizes 36"W, 42"W, 48"W

Your Price: $2,299.00
Bariatric Alternating Pressure Mattress PressureGuard APM Bariatric Alternating Pressure Mattress

Alternating Pressure for Bariatric patient.  The PressureGuard APM Bariatric supports up to 750-lbs., 42", 48" and 54" widths, 80" length.

Your Price: $2,319.00
Full Size Mattress Replacement System Full-Size Alternating Pressure Mattress, 14054

Med-Air Plus Full-Size Mattress is 54"W x 80"L x 10"H and will fit standard home beds or adjustable beds. Replacement mattress system offers alternating pressure therapy. Full-Size, 1000-lbs. weight capacity.

Your Price: $2,737.00
   
 

Alternating Pressure Mattress Systems

Alternating Pressure Mattress with Pump:
Alternating Pressure therapy is ideal for prevention and in most cases the treatment of mild to moderate skin issues. But for non-mobile patients, those that do not move themselves while in bed, effective treatment usually means Low-Air-Loss Therapy. Especially in the case of existing skin breakdown, Low Air Loss will help keep wounds dry and on their way to healing.

At PHC, we've spent countless hours researching therapy mattress systems, to make sure we can help you make your mattress decisions. When you call PHC, you talk to a Sales Engineer that's well-versed in all aspects of therapy mattress - from basic questions to getting it all set up and working - and we're here to help you every step of the way. From before-the-sale questions to service and support after the sale, PHC is there with you every step of the way. Call PHC first - no one knows alternating pressure and low air loss mattress systems like we do!


How Alternating Pressure Mattress works:

Alternates inflation and deflation of cells to constantly change pressure points and promote circulation.

Want to know more?
Learn How Alternating Pressure and other Therapy Mattress Systems work. See our Therapy Mattress Guide

Alternating Pressure Diagram



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