Description
A low air loss (LAL) mattress, like the LAL Alternating Pressure StandardAir by ObboMed, has small holes to let air escape slowly, preventing skin damage, bedsores, and ulcers. It provides extra support to reduce bottoming out when the bed's head is raised. Features include audio and visual warnings and 24-hour power outage protection, ensuring safety and comfort while improving sleep quality for bedridden or immobile users.
Key Details
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Fowler And Seating: Increases support in the seat/torso section of the mattress.
Functionality: Prevents patients from "bottoming out" when the head of the bed is raised. - Dynamic Low Air Loss: 16 LPM (liters per minute) air flow to remove humidity and transfer moisture and heat away from the patient's skin. Maximizes comfort and support for adults with stage 1-4 pressure ulcers.
- Power Outage Protection: Prevents bottoming out during power failures; the bottom layer stays inflated if the air hose is connected to the control unit. Control unit located on the footboard manages all functions.
- Cover Minimizes Friction And Shearing: Reduces skin damage.
- Vapor Permeable: Facilitates moisture removal.
- Perspiration Management: Perspiration vacates through the cover surface.
- Material Qualities: Liquid resistant, fireproof, latex-free, lead-free, mercury-free.
- Low Air Loss Feature: Reduces humidity under the patient.
- Air Cells: Made from thermoplastic polyurethane and nylon; liquid-proof and machine washable.
Specifications
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Mattress Dimensions (LxWxH): 80” x 36” x 9”
- Pump: 25 LPM
- Weight Capacity: 450 lbs.
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Control Unit Weight: 8.8 lbs.
- Mattress Weight: 15.5 lbs.
- Unit Package Weight: 28 lbs.
- Unit Package Dimensions (LxWxH): 21” x 18.5” x 20.5”
Additional Information
User Warranty: 60 Day Manufacturer Warranty