Meridian Ultra-Care 4800 Alternating Pressure / Low Air Loss Mattress System

Treat and prevent pressure wounds, sores, and ulcers with the Meridian Ultra-Care 4800 Alternating Pressure / Low Air Loss Mattress System from Compass Health. This mattress system harnesses the healing powers of low air loss and alternating pressure, both of which work in tandem to provide patients with unmatched comfort and support.

Low air loss, sometimes referred to as "LAL", is the medical care industry's preferred method of treatment for skin ulcers (pressure wounds). Tiny laser holes pepper the surface of the mattress, each one continuously releasing air. This constant circulation of air within the mattress mimics the same feeling one would receive from floating in water. The weightless effect that this mattress provides actively alleviates pressure placed upon the body, effectively treating pressure wounds. When used as a constant treatment, LAL mattresses can even help prevent pressure wounds from forming.

Alternating pressure loss, called "APL" in some instances, is another treatment method used in the healing of pressure wounds. This style of treatment can be defined as the constant inflation/deflation of the mattress's air bladders. A single air bladder slowly deflates then re-inflates; then, the adjacent bladder does the same. This process is completed along the length of the mattress, in each air bladder. The head area of the mattress is static and does not inflate/deflate, allowing for patients to comfortably rest without frequent head motion.

The Meridian Ultra-Care 4800 Alternating Pressure / Low Air Loss Mattress System includes (1) mattress system, (1) mattress cover, and (1) mattress pump. For your peace of mind, both the pump and the mattress come with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty.