Bariatric Alternating Pressure Air Mattresses
Our Bariatric air mattress range provides care, pressure relief and comfort for bariatric patients weighing up to 500kg. Through the use of proven foam combinations, unique construction methods and high performance cover materials, the Icon MaXX range is the fitting choice for clinicians and facilities looking to achieve comfort, longevity and effective patient care. An extensive variety of configurations are available providing for a wide range of patient needs and requirements including custom sizing for precision fitting to the bed base used within the care setting.
A Bariatric Air Mattress Can Make All the Difference
Providing exceptional care for patients is made simpler with the right equipment, and a very important part of the care provided for all patients should come from finding the best suppliers. Here at Forte Healthcare, we create bespoke and volume manufactured mattresses, covers and accessories, and we specialise in bariatric air mattresses to provide unprecedented comfort.
For more than 20 years, our experience in the medical markets of New Zealand and Australia alongside clinical expertise and manufacturing know-how to develop and create high-performance medical mattresses. We combine the knowledge we have developed with top suppliers from around the world to innovate and manufacture mattresses for every conceivable medical application – from hospitals to care homes, mental health and group homes, palliative care, and home care. Each mattress in the range is characterised by superior care for both our customers and their patients.
If you are looking for a bariatric air mattress that is reliable, safe for patients and carers, and comfortable, then we can walk you through a range of options to find the most suitable.
Air System Bariatric Mattresses
Our Zephair range offers true leadership in patient care and comfort for facilities and homecare situations. We have created an air mattress for bariatric patients that is suitable for gentle critical care, pressure injury prevention and pain management.
The Zephair system offers stability, falls risk prevention, comfort, and compliance in any setting, and can be configured to suit patients needs. The range is available in single up to bariatric size, to make sure that all patients can remain comfortable and dignified.
As a bariatric medical air mattress, the Zephair Air System makes powered patient care for very high-risk patients on ICU wards, palliative, and aged care, or those needing spinal care simple. The mattress itself is built on a firm base foam layer, layered with a deep 22 cell alternating air system that is powered by a quiet and efficient air flow generator. On top of this is a combination of Airoform Immersion foams. We create a dual stretch waterproof and breathable cover to ensure that the mattress is easy to keep clean and minimise the risk of infections.
The shear mitigation that is built into all the layers means that when an immobile patient needs to be repositioned or transferred, the mattress maintains full integrity. The immersive top layer is breathable and waterproof, providing support and comfort as well as enveloping bony prominences. The combination of immersion and alternating pressure is perhaps even more important when looking into a bariatric hospital air mattress. Preventing and treating pressure injuries on bariatric patients can be more complicated when there is a lack of patient mobility, so alternating air pressure is a great way to help.
The Benefit of an Alternating Pressure System in Bariatric Mattresses
The bariatric alternating pressure mattress offers a system of care that is especially important for patients that cannot be repositioned frequently. Suitable for use in critical care and end of life care, for spinal patients and bariatric care, alternating pressure ensures that the patient is comfortable and enveloped, preventing pressure sores and ensuring that bony prominences are supported.
The active surface of these mattresses uses air to inflate and deflate different sections to redistribute pressure across the contact surface.
The Zephair range is perfect for use as a bariatric pressure mattress and offers unprecedented patient comfort in any situation up to 180kg. The Zephair Air System combines Airoform Immersion static foam technology, deep 22 cell alternating air system, A quiet and unobtrusive air flow generator alongside modular design makes the Zephair Air System a reliable option for high-level care as a bariatric medical pressure mattress.
The dual stretch, waterproof and breathable cover is an important part of the set up of a bariatric pressure relief mattress. Although the alternating pressure is designed to counteract pressure injuries when patients are not repositioned, the cover provides a reliable surface to make transfer and repositioning simpler. As a waterproof and breathable cover, it also provides a better microclimate, ensuring even heat dissipation and allowing moisture to evaporate. It can stand up to cleaning with harsh chemicals, so it is better for infection control within a facility or use at home.
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FAQs
- Can I use an electric blanket?
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Yes, if there are no exposed wires and it operates at below 60°C. Please keep pressure care in mind however, consulting with your doctor or healthcare professional first.
- Can your mattresses be made to a custom size?
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Yes, Forté can customise any mattress to suit any bed platform. Customised items will be more expensive than standard sizing and do take longer through production.
- Can I trial your mattresses?
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Yes, most mattresses are available for trial. Contact Forté or your local distributor to make arrangements