PressureGuard APM2 Mattress by Span America is an air pressure mattress designed to help prevent or manage skin breakdown while improving circulation and comfort. Ideal for both home and healthcare environments, it uses four head-to-foot air cylinders that deliver two therapy modes for optimal care and repositioning support.
Two Therapy Modes – Twice the Value
The side-mounted toggle switch allows caregivers to easily choose between therapy modes to suit individual needs.
- Alternating Pressure Mode: Alternating pairs of twin cylinders inflate and deflate to enhance circulation.
- Lateral Rotation Mode: Alternating air banks inflate and deflate to gently rotate the user.
Select models include a deluxe digital control unit that allows adjustment of comfort levels, operating mode, and a “float mode” for powered flotation therapy. The quiet control unit includes power and low-pressure alarms. Available in three lengths for different bed configurations.
Pressure Management Technology
The upper layer of the PressureGuard APM2 features a fluid-proof, bacteriostatic cover that inhibits bacterial growth. Beneath it are advanced elements designed to maximize patient well-being and set this mattress apart from traditional designs.
- GeoMatt Overlay: More than 800 articulating cells redistribute pressure and reduce heat and moisture buildup.
- Patented Shear Transfer Zone Technology: Silicone-coated bands beneath the scapula, sacrum, and heels minimize shear forces by allowing smooth movement between positions, protecting skin integrity.
Additional care products, such as Mepilex Foam Dressings, can complement therapy for damaged skin.
Additional Features and Benefits
- Heel slope reduces heel pressure
- Streamlined operation with recessed toggle switch
- Patented Safety Edge helps minimize falls and entrapment
- 20-minute Auto Firm mode supports transfers and CPR
Product Specifications
- Item #5175LR29 – 75" length, standard control
- Item #5180LR29 – 80" length, standard control
- Item #5184LR29 – 84" length, standard control
- Item #5875LR29 – 75" length, deluxe control
- Item #5880LR29 – 80" length, deluxe control
- Item #5884LR29 – 84" length, standard control
- Mattress width: 35 inches (all models)
- Mattress height: 7 inches (all models)
- Weight capacity: 350 pounds
- Mattress weight: 20 pounds
- Control unit weight: 6.3 pounds (UL listed)
- Cover material: Fluid-proof coated nylon, antifungal, bacteriostatic
- Control unit: 120 volts, 60 Hz, 1 amp
- Control unit size: 12" x 7" x 5"
- Warranty: 18 months (all components)
Primary Use
Aggressive treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers for patients unable to reposition frequently or at high risk of skin breakdown (Braden score ≤ 12).
Key Advantages
- Two therapies in one mattress
- Simple single-switch operation
- Stable, anti-shearing design
- Safety Edge technology enhances stability
Braden Scale and Pressure Ulcer Prevention
The Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk helps clinicians assess patient risk for developing pressure ulcers. It evaluates six key risk factors, providing a consistent, evidence-based approach for preventive care. Lower scores indicate higher risk.
Basic Protocols
Protocols based on Braden Scale scores guide preventive care. As risk increases, so does the intensity of interventions. Consistent use of these protocols helps reduce pressure ulcer incidence.
Skin Assessment Tool
The Skin Assessment Tool assists caregivers in evaluating skin surfaces for lesions and early-stage ulcers. It covers 29 common pressure points and promotes daily, head-to-toe assessment for at-risk patients.
Note: For hygiene reasons, mattresses cannot be returned once used. Please allow 1–3 weeks for delivery.
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