Protekt Aire 4600DX Low Air Loss / Alternating Pressure Mattress System

Who Uses a Protekt Aire 4600DX Low Air Loss / Alternating Pressure Mattress System? Caregivers set up the mattress system for loved ones or patients who are susceptible to pressure sores or need a mattress to maintain blood circulation for healing pressure ulcers.

Why They Love It: When limited mobility leaves the skin susceptible, dual-therapy mattress options work to keep the skin as healthy as possible by minimizing pressure and heat buildup. The digital pump is easy for caregivers to set up and has audible and visual alarms to keep them in the know of any potential issues.

The Proactive Protekt Aire 4600DX includes a digital compressor pump to customize the pressure level for patients who require treatment for pressure ulcers or spend long periods in bed. The 80-inch mattress system fits a hospital bed and is used instead of a traditional mattress to remove pressure hot spots by distributing the load and encouraging blood circulation. Active air pressure in comparison to a foam mattress surface has been shown to mitigate pressure injuries effectively.1 The Protekt Aire 4600DS Air Mattress offers dual therapies of low air loss and alternating pressure with preset programs or customized treatment and time. The mattress cover is quilted for comfort, with a skidproof bottom and a fluid-resistant top that makes spot cleaning and sanitizing simple and easy.

Vitality Medical offers a variety of air bed hospital mattresses.

• Low Air Loss Therapy – The pinholes provide optimal airflow to ensure heat doesn’t build up and the skin stays cool and dry.
• Alternating Air Pressure Therapy – The air cells provide active movement by inflating and deflating on pressure points to prevent skin breakdown and bed sores. The change in pressure points keeps the blood circulating in the limbs, which is essential in preventing and treating pressure ulcers.
• Static Mode – This function isn't a therapeutic mode but is used to optimize the mattress's pressure during a transfer to and from the bed.

If the power goes out, complete pressure isn’t lost due to this mattress's cell-on-cell support base design. The unique structure ensures air is held in the lower 4 inches of each cell so that the mattress still holds air, preventing the mattress from bottoming out. This is important to ensure patient comfort in the event of a power failure, but it also prevents tears and holes that can occur from air loss.

Can a fitted sheet go over a low-air loss mattress?
A fitted sheet isn’t recommended since it can affect the mattress’s air pressure. A flat sheet may be placed over the mattress as an alternative.  

How is the Protekt Aire sleep surface cleaned? 
Spot clean using a mild disinfectant solution and cloth.

How long does it take for the Protekt Aire 4600DX Alternating Pressure Mattress System to inflate?
It takes approximately five minutes to inflate.