Advanced Pressure Redistribution for Superior Pressure Injury Prevention
The Joerns DermaFloat® APL Alternating Pressure Low Air Loss Therapy Mattress System is an advanced therapeutic mattress replacement designed to help prevent and manage pressure injuries while improving patient comfort.
Featuring alternating pressure therapy and low air loss technology, the system continuously redistributes pressure through its automated A-B air cell design to promote circulation, reduce prolonged tissue loading, and support the body's natural healing process. An integrated low air loss system delivers gentle airflow beneath the therapy surface to regulate heat and moisture, helping maintain skin integrity and reduce the risk of maceration.
Ideal for hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home healthcare, the DermaFloat APL provides reliable pressure redistribution, enhanced wound care support, and improved comfort for patients with limited mobility.
Advanced Features Designed for Superior Pressure Relief & Patient Care
- Advanced 20-Cell Pressure Redistribution System: Twenty individually controlled air cells evenly distribute patient weight to reduce pressure points, improve pressure redistribution, and help prevent pressure injuries and skin breakdown.
- Integrated Low Air Loss Therapy: Delivers up to 40 liters of airflow per minute in static mode or after each alternating cycle to regulate heat and moisture, maintain skin integrity, and create a healthier healing environment.
- Antimicrobial, Fluid-Resistant Therapy Surface: The low-friction, low-shear therapy pad is treated with antibacterial and antifungal protection while offering a fluid-proof, moisture vapor permeable design to reduce shear, protect the mattress, and promote healthier skin.
- CairRails® Side Air Bolsters for Added Safety: Integrated air-filled side bolsters provide enhanced patient positioning, edge support, and risk management to help reduce the likelihood of accidental roll-outs.
- Lightweight, Portable Mattress Design: Easily rolls up for convenient transport, storage, and installation, making it ideal for hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home healthcare.
- Customizable Alternating Pressure Therapy Cycles: Choose from three alternating pressure cycle times to tailor therapy based on individual patient needs and clinical requirements.
- Eight Personalized Comfort Settings: Eight adjustable comfort levels allow caregivers to optimize firmness and patient support, improving comfort, compliance, and overall therapeutic effectiveness.
- Fowler Boost® Sacral Pressure Relief: Automatically increases support in the sacral region when the head of the bed is elevated 30° or higher, helping reduce pressure, minimize patient migration, and improve pressure redistribution.
- Secure Automatic Control Panel Lockout: Prevents unintended setting changes by automatically locking the control panel, ensuring uninterrupted therapy and consistent treatment.
- Power Failure Alarm with Reset Function: An audible alarm immediately alerts caregivers during a power interruption, while the convenient reset function helps restore normal operation quickly.
Joerns DermaFloat APL Alternating Pressure Low Air Loss Therapy Mattress System
| Mattress Size (WxLxD) | 36 x 80 x 8 in. |
| Weight Capacity | 350 lbs. |
| CPR | CPR Quick Deflation |
| Certification | UL/CUL Classified |
| Pressure Redistribution Clinical Indications | Stage 1 – 4 Pressure Injuries; Rehabilitation; Burns; Neurology; Dermatology; Amputations |
| Pain Management Clinical Indications | AIDS; Arthritis; Oncology |
Joerns DermaFloat APL Alternating Pressure Low Air Loss Therapy Mattress System User Manual, Brochure, & Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Joerns DermaFloat APL mattress used for?
The Joerns DermaFloat® APL Alternating Pressure Low Air Loss Therapy Mattress System is designed to help prevent and manage Stage 1–4 pressure injuries (pressure ulcers) in patients with limited mobility. Its combination of alternating pressure therapy and low air loss technology redistributes pressure, improves circulation, regulates moisture, and supports skin integrity, making it an excellent solution for hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home healthcare.
How does alternating pressure and low air loss therapy work?
The DermaFloat APL uses 20 individual air cells that automatically alternate inflation and deflation to continuously redistribute pressure across the body. This helps reduce prolonged pressure on vulnerable areas while encouraging healthy blood flow. At the same time, the integrated low air loss system delivers up to 40 liters of airflow per minute to manage heat and moisture, creating a cooler, drier surface that helps reduce the risk of skin breakdown and supports wound healing.
Who is the DermaFloat APL recommended for?
The DermaFloat APL is ideal for patients who are at risk of developing pressure injuries or who require advanced wound care support. It is commonly used for individuals with Stage 1–4 pressure injuries, burns, neurological conditions, amputations, dermatological conditions, arthritis, cancer, rehabilitation needs, and other conditions that require extended bed rest or advanced pressure redistribution therapy.
What safety and comfort features does the DermaFloat APL include?
The mattress includes numerous features designed to improve both patient safety and caregiver convenience, including CairRails® side air bolsters for enhanced edge support, Fowler Boost® technology for improved sacral pressure relief when the head of the bed is elevated, eight adjustable comfort settings, three alternating therapy cycle times, an automatic control panel lockout, a CPR quick-deflation function, and an audible power failure alarm with reset capability.
What are the size and weight capacity of the Joerns DermaFloat APL?
The Joerns DermaFloat APL measures 36" W × 80" L × 8" H, making it compatible with most standard hospital beds. It supports patients weighing up to 350 pounds and is UL/CUL Classified, providing dependable performance in both professional healthcare environments and home care settings.