microAIR 50, 51 and 55 Therapeutic Support Surface

Description

The Invacare® microAIR® MA50 Therapeutic Support Surface overlay is a full-featured alternating pressure overlay with four alternating pressure cycles to provide relief and comfort. The Invacare® microAIR® MA51 Therapeutic Support Surface model is an alternating pressure mattress replacement system which helps reduce interface pressure to aid in the prevention and treatment of Stage I to IV pressure ulcers. In addition to all of the features of the microAIR MA51 mattress, the Invacare® microAIR® MA55 Therapeutic Support Surface model improves air circulation and cools the body temperature with a unique system of low air loss released into the mattress.

State of the art compressor – With solenoid valve system allows for easy set up and effective therapy cycles Four therapy times – Can be adjusted for patient comfort to provide pressure relief Constant pressure monitoring – Constantly monitors the air pressure in the mattress to maintain the appropriate pressure to prevent capillary occlusion (generally below 32mm/Hg) Manual Fowler – When activated manually, 25% more air is automatically pushed into the mattress to prevent patient from bottoming out when bed is articulated Audio and visual alarms – Warns the patient and caregiver during power outage or low pressure Lock out button – prevents against tampering or accidental adjustments Quick connect coupler – allows for quick and easy set up Power outage safety – Mattress remains inflated during power outage as long as air hose is connected to the compressor Pressure adjustment – Pressure can be adjusted by 25%, 50% or 75% to provide comfort for frail patients

Control Unit Features:

• Compressor continually monitors the air pressure in the mattress to maintain the appropriate pressure (generally below 32mm/Hg)
• LED display allows adjustment for resident comfort and resident relief
• Choice of alternating pressure or static therapy
• Alternating pressure button with four time settings
• Max Inflate button for easy transfers
• Lock out button to prevent accidental changes
• Visible and audible alarms to warn against power failure or low pressure
• Manual fowler to increase air pressure when bed is articulated
• Energy saving compressor turns off when not needed during pressure maintenance periods
• Lightweight and easy to use power unit with holder easily attaches to bed ends
• Valve system opens and closes to maintain air pressure in case of a power outage

Availability:
Rehab Department on 138 West 6th Avenue