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Overlays: Powered

Powered mattress overlays are devices placed directly over a standard mattress. They utilize low air loss, powered flotation without air loss, or alternating pressure. An air pump or blower provides either sequential inflation and deflation or low interface pressure throughout. The inflated cell height measures 3 1/2 inches or greater, and surface design reduces friction and shear. Indicated for patients with limited mobility, major risk factors, or any stage pressure injury. These devices require electricity for proper functioning.

Powered mattress overlays are therapeutic support surfaces placed directly over a mattress. They utilize modalities such as low air loss, powered flotation without air loss or alternating pressure to redistribute pressure. An air pump or blower provides either sequential inflation and deflation or low interface pressure throughout the mattress overlay.

The inflated cell height of a powered mattress overlay measures 3 1/2 inches or greater, and surface design reduces friction and shear.

Powered mattress overlays feature the following general performance properties and attributes:
• Provides adjustable pressure relief and redistribution
• Minimizes pressure, friction and shear forces
• Fits over standard mattresses
• Helps reduce heat and moisture buildup
• May include straps to help secure overlay to mattress

Powered overlays are indicated for patients with limited mobility, major risk factors or any stage pressure ulcer to prevent skin breakdown and aid in offloading of at-risk areas. Some specialty overlays are indicated for the prevention of pressure ulcer formation during surgery or transport.

Powered overlays are contraindicated for use on unstable spinal fractures or for cervical traction.

Products

DabirAIR™ Micropressure Overlay

DabirAIR™ Micropressure Overlays are engineered using small, closely spaced comfort nodes which dynamically alternate in height to relieve tissue at risk of pressure ulcer formation.

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SPR Plus®

SPR Plus® is a cost-effective low air loss pressure-redistributing air cushion that utilizes Sof-Care® technology with a powerful control system that automatically maintains pressure.

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Völkner® Turning System Alpha

Völkner® Turning System Alpha is a mattress overlay with lateral rotation or static air flotation. Modular construction.

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Völkner® Turning System BETA I

Völkner® Turning System BETA I is a mattress overlay featuring low air loss, lateral rotation, or static air flotation. Modular construction.

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Völkner® Turning System EUROPA I

Völkner® Turning System EUROPA I is a mattress overlay that features low air loss, lateral rotation, or static air flotation. Modular construction.

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Völkner® Turning System PEDI

Völkner® Turning System PEDI is a pediatric mattress overlay featuring lateral rotation or static air flotation.

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Völkner® Turning System® MARK I

Völkner® Turning System® MARK I features low air loss, lateral rotation, or static air flotation. Modular construction.

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