MicroPulse Mattress Conversion Patient Support System

The ICU and Medical/Surgical floors - a source for pressure ulcers and patient complaints
Numerous studies have shown that more than one in 10 patients in U.S. hospitals has pressure ulcers at any point in time. Since the patients who develop pressure ulcers spend a majority of their stay in the ICU and on Medical Surgical floors, these are primary locations for prevention efforts. In addition, due to the immobility of many of these patients, discomfort is often a complaint.

The MicroPulse Mattress Conversion System
The system includes a controller and the MicroPulse surface (active MicroCell technology inside a fluid-proof cover). The OR table surface fits all operating room tables and is available in multiple sizes to accommodate most types of surgery. In addition, the surface is:
  • Only one-half inch tall - so side rail effectiveness is not compromised, and CPR does not require surface deflation
  • Comfortable - active MicroCell technology minimizes the discomfort caused by extended immobilization and pressure
  • Easily disinfected - requires minimal care
  • Lightweight - can be set up and moved by one person also available in a seating surface so patients can be protected from pressure ulcers while out of bed

Now you can improve patient outcomes with a product that is easy to use, simple to maintain and significantly lower in cost than specialty beds.

A continuum of care Beyond the ICU and Medical Surgical floors, the MicroPulse patient support system can extend to other high-risk populations where patient immobility is an issue. The system is also available for operating room tables and stretchers, so pressure ulcers can be cost-effectively prevented and patient discomfort reduced throughout the patient’s stay.

Mattress Conversion & Seating Surfaces

Air Compressor & Controller

Microcell Pad
  • Cell size: 1" x 0.5" x 0.5"
  • (25 mm x 12 mm x 12 mm)
  • Cell spacing: 0.6" (15 mm)
  • Cell pressure: 4 psi (27 @a)
  • Cell density: 1,900 cells per yd2 (2,300ce11sperm2)
  • Durable high strength composite film
  • 100% recyclable material, latex free

Surface Cover
  • Fluid proof, 200 denier urethane coated nylon
  • High moisture vapor transmission for comfort
  • Weight: 4.5 oz/yd2Very low shear
  • Ultra-Fresh bacteriostatic agent inhibits growth of gram positive and gram negative bacteria and fungus

Tubing and connectors
  • Extra heavy duty polyurethane tubing
  • High strength Delrin air connectors

Flame resistance
  • Passes Cal 1 17E and NFPA 701 Weight capacity
  • 400 lbs (180 Kg)

Sizes - mattress conversion surface
  • 35" x 80" (89 x 203 cm)
  • Custom sizes can be special ordered

Sizes – wheelchair seating surface
  • 24" x 18" (61 x45 cm)
  • Custom sizes can be special ordered
High Performance Air Compressor + Controller
  • High performance air compressor
  • Maximum pressure: 4 psi (27 kPa)
  • High flow rate: 0.35 cfm (5 lpm)
  • Rapid inflation time: 15 seconds
  • Inflation cycle time: 2 minutes
  • Cycles overlap to assure no patient motion
  • Quiet operation: Teflona coated linear piston, vibration isolated

Electronics
  • Power: 115 VAC, 0.5 A, 60 Hz
  • Hospital grade, 16 A G, 15' power cord
  • Reliable, low power, MOS logic circuitry
  • Air leak detection with alarm and indicator

Operation
  • Single switch operation
  • Illuminated on/off switch
  • Hanging bracket for foot boards

Physical
  • Weight: 4 lbs. (1.8 Kg)
  • Dimensions: 6’ x 5” x 13” (15cm x 13mc x 33 cm)

Flame Resistance
  • Passes Cal 1 17E and NFPA 70 1
  • Weight capacity
  • 400 lbs (180 Kg)

Sizes
  • Full length: 24" x 80" (61 x 203.2 cm)
  • Half length: 24" x 39" (61 x 100 cm)
  • Custom sizes can be special ordered

Agency Approvals
  • UL 2601-1
  • CSA C22.2 No. 601
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