Alerta Partner Alternating Air Cushion System
For care providers and family, the battle against pressure ulcers developing on your patients or loved ones is constant, difficult and stressful. Therefore, effective pressure care is a top priority, as excessive pressure or pressure mismanagement is a recipe for disaster, especially for high risk patients. To achieve this, use of the appropriate alternating cushioning system is crucial, as it can provide peace of mind for the carer, and better quality of life for the patient.
Luckily, the Alerta Partner Alternating Air Cushion System was designed to be the ultimate affordable and reliable solution for preventing and treating pressure ulcers in patients at high risk of developing them in hospital, nursing and care home environments.
Easy to Use and Effective
The Alerta Partner Alternating Air Cushion System features a 2 inch foam base below inflatable, independently removable nylon TPU coated cells so that comfort, as well as prevention and treatment of ulcers, is ensured.
The Partner boasts easy to use settings and functionality, including visual and audible warnings of air loss and power failure, as well as a weight setting control knob and a choice of static and alternating pressure modes. These features make the Alerta Partner Cushioning System easy for any care provider to quickly set up, and have operating at the perfect pressure for any patient within seconds.
Is This Product Tested for Fire Safety?
Yes, all components of Alerta's pressure relief products are tested to comply with Crib 5 fire safety regulations. This means that all foam, air cells and covers for Alerta mattresses and cushions are tested to the most stringent fire safety guidelines, ensuring you stay fully compliant and up to date with regulations.
Which Pump is Compatible With This System?
This cushion is supplied with the ALT-02 Pump for Alerta Partner and Pearl Pressure Relief Systems.
Where Does the Pump Plug In?
The pump plugs into the mattress at the side of the unit, roughly in line with where your knees would be positioned when lying down.
Key Features of the Alerta Partner Cushion System
- Suitable for patients at high risk of developing pressure ulcers
- Nylon TPU coated cells
- Cells are independently removable
- Multi-stretch, waterproof cover
- Cover is vapour permeable and antimicrobial
- Machine washable cover
- 360-degree zipper
- Robust pump connection
- Transport mode
- Weight setting control knob
- Visual and audible warning of air loss and power failure
- Static and alternating pressure modes
Specifications
Cushion
- Dimensions: 45 x 50 x 10cm
- Weight: 1.4kg
- Cell structure: cell-on-cell foam
Pump
- Dimensions: 27 x 13 x 9cm
- Weight: 1.6kg
- Max load: 150kg
- Cycle Time: 12 minutes
- Power input: AC220 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz
- Power Consumption: 7W
- Pressure Range: 50 - 110mmHg
- Fitted with hanging brackets
Cover
- Multi-stretch Polyurethane material
- Vapour permeable
- Water resistant
- Machine washable
- Antimicrobial
- 360-degree zipper
- White underside of cover