6.0 Description
The Air Express system is a portable air flotation system with alternating low pressure, designed to provide
pressure redistribution to patients suffering from, or at risk of developing pressure ulcers. The system,
consisting of Control Unit, Air Flotation Mattress and top cover or Overlay and top cover, is designed to provide
pressure redistribution and patient comfort.
The Control Unit inflates and maintains the M280 Overlay or M1000 Mattress to user-selected settings, and
provides alternating low pressure treatment if desired. Additionally, the C1000DF Control Unit provides a user
selectable float/static mode.
Overlay
The M280 Overlay contains a nylon cell which provides patient support, and is enclosed in a low-shear, vapor
permeable nylon cover.
Mattress
The M1000 Mattress consists of twenty (20) transverse air cells constructed of low shear nylon. Each of the
cells is approximately 20cm (8") high when inflated. The air cells are positioned above a 5cm (2") convoluted
foam base.
Covering the entire mattress assembly is a low-shear, vapor permeable, nylon top cover. The top cover surface
creates a membrane impermeable to liquids though still permeable to water vapor. Spun bonded polyester
fiberfill is quilted onto the base of the mattress top cover. When the patient moves, the top cover will move along
with the patient, minimizing shearing effects. Additionally, the quilting acts to provide a diffusion layer by which
the water vapor can be drawn away from the patient.
7.0 Features
7.1 C1000DF Control Unit
Comfort control adjustment for customized treatment
User selectable mode for Alternating Low Pressure Mode or Float/Static Mode
CPR quick release for rapid deflation
Durable plastic housing
Power fail alarm (audible and visual)
Loss of pressure alarm (audible and visual)
Alarm ON/OFF switch
Filter
7.2 M280 Overlay
Single internal cell designed for maximum support and pressure redistribution
Low shear top cover to aid in prevention of skin breakdown
Dimensions - 86cm W x 203cm L x 13cm H (34" W x 80" L x 5" H) when fully inflated
7.3 M1000 Air Flotation Mattress
Horizontal, tubular cell construction for optimal comfort and pressure redistribution
Individual air cells designed for maximum support and pressure redistribution
High density foam base for additional protection
Low shear top cover to aid in prevention of skin breakdown
Dimensions - 86cm W x 203cm L x 25cm H (34" W x 80" L x 10" H) when fully inflated
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