Drive Med-Aire Melody Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System

Drive Med-Aire Melody Mattress Replacement System Features

• Control unit offers 10 minute cycles when alternating and can also be used in static mode
• Adjustable patient weight settings allow for optimal immersion and patient comfort & compliance
• Visual alarm alerts when air pressure is low
• System includes 20 individual air cells to maximize immersion and envelopment with pillow feature for head stability & comfort
• 8" deep air cells are easily removed for convenient servicing
• Removable Nylon cover is fluid resistant, low shear and vapor permeable helping protect the skin from friction and moisture
• CPR valve allows for rapid deflation
• Tubing quickly and easily disconnects with EZ Lock/Quick Release design
• Weight Capacity- 350 lbs.

Drive Med-Aire Melody Mattress Replacement System - User Manual

How to use Drive Med-Aire Melody Mattress Replacement System?

1. Turn on the control unit power. The indicator of the power switch will come on. The control unit will start to blow air into the mattress.
2. The Low-Pressure indicator (orange) will come on as inflation is underway.
3. Press the Static button for a quicker inflation.
4. When the pressure reaches the preset level, within approximately 30 minutes, the Normal Pressure indicator will come on, and the Low-Pressure indicator will turn off.
5. Patients can directly lie on the mattress or cover with a sheet and tuck loosely to increase the comfort of the patient.
6. Determine the patient’s weight and set the control knob to that weight setting on the control unit.
7. Press the Static button to shift between Alternating mode and Static Mode. When in Static mode, and the Static indicator will come on. The static mode will be started within approximately 6 minutes. In Alternating Pressure mode, the air cells will alternate in 10 min cycles.
   
   Note - In static mode, the mattress provides a firm surface that makes it easier for the patient to transfer or reposition. The static mode will help ensure the patient does not bottom out when in a sitting position.