Cell construction

The Airmonte A5 has been designed with 24 alternating air cells manufactured out of strengthened flexible nylon with TPU backing.

An increased amount of air cells in an alternating air mattress brings with it many benefits including:

1. Each cell is narrower and therefore cell movement is less disturbing to a patient
2. Provides excellent comfort
3. Effective pressure relief

Nylon/TPU cell materials maintain mattress integrity for longevity and consistency of patient care.

The Airmonte A5 Air system is lightweight making it easy to set up, store, and transport.

• 24 Interchangeable alternating cells providing excellent pressure re-distribution
• Patient is supported constantly, simultaneously allowing oxygen flow to all critical areas, preventing and/or healing pressure sores
• Height of mattress (125mm) allows maximum patient immersion for effectiveness and comfort
• Strengthened flexible nylon/TPU construction maintains mattress integrity for longevity and consistency of patient care
• Light overall weight (7kg) allows ease of set-up and transportation

360° integrated zipper

• Allows full removal of upper cover
• Facilitates washing / laundering.

Compatible with CPR function

• Custom made to provide access to the CPR function
• Note – the access style differs by air mattress brand
• Cover print ensures visibility for training and in-service purposes.

Air supply protection sheath

• Protects against fluid ingress into the cover
• Easy to clean and manage infection control risks.

Active Air therapy

Active Air Therapy changes the load distribution properties of a support surface with or without load by a powered air pump. Power is used to alter the immersion and envelopment characteristics of the surface, control the microclimate, and/or periodically redistribute the pressure.

Alternating powered air mattress systems work by sequentially altering the parts of the body that bear the load and so reduce the duration of loading on the tissue at any given anatomic location.

This is especially required for patients with limited or no mobility. There is good evidence that a support surface with active air therapy or an alternating pressure mattress is superior to a standard hospital mattress (static foam mattress). Some evidence suggests that existing pressure injuries may have fast healing rates on a support surface with active air therapy.

Overlay or full replacement air system?

The definition of an overlay, according to the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline, The International Guideline 2019, is an additional support surface designed to be placed directly on top of an existing surface. Overlays are thinner than full replacement systems – typically 5-inch / 125mm. Overlays are used to provide additional pressure relief to the existing surface.

Evidence generally suggests that full replacement systems and overlays have similar efficacy in terms of reducing pressure injury incidence.

Overlays can be quick and easy to fit as they dint require the existing mattress to be removed and stored elsewhere.

Quiet, simple pump

The standard pump unit supplied with the Airmonte A5 overlay has been designed with patient and staff compliance in mind. The pump is almost silent and with minimal vibration – below 40 decibels (dB) at one meter. The pump is simple and easy to use – with a pressure/weight gauge, static/alternating option, on/off, and power alerts which means the system requires minimum staff training to be used effectively.

The Airmonte A5 overlay is supplied as standard with the same pump system as the Zephair Gentle Critical Care Air Mattress System.