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Alpha Active 4

Alternating Pressure System

Designed for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers¹, the Alpha Active® 4 pressure redistributing mattress replacement system is suitable for a range of care environments, including home and community care settings.

The Alpha Active 4 system has been designed as a cost-effective solution to aid in the prevention and management of pressure ulcers.

The system offers advanced features for the delivery of high quality care to vulnerable patients and residents, whilst remaining easy-to-use for the carer and simple to clean and maintain.

References
1. National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance. Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: Clinical Practice Guideline. Emily Haesler (Ed.). Cambridge Media: Osbourne Park, Western Australia; 2014.

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Autofirm
• Designed to provide a stable support surface to aid with patient transfer and nursing procedures

Top cover
• Vapour permeable and water resistant, incorporating 2-way stretch and bacteriostatic properties

Integrated audio & visual alarms
• Includes low pressure alarm, power fail alarm and pump fault alarm

Cell-on-cell
• Cell on Cell designed to provide additional support and to help increase patient stability

Features
• Electronic pressure setting – allows accurate and appropriate pressure settings to be set for various weight ranges
• Variable cycle times – In addition to a 10 minute cycle time, the Alpha Active 4 system offers the choice of an extended cycle period of 20 minutes, which may be desirable as patients begin to rehabilitate and the risk reduces.
• AutoFirm – provides a stable support surface for patient transfer and nursing procedures.
• 2 Modes of operation
Active / Alternating mode: periodically redistributes pressure away from vulnerable areas by alternately inflating and deflating cells beneath the patient.
Reactive / Static mode: cell pressure is equalised to redistribute the body weight over a greater surface area – ideal for patients unable to tolerate a moving surface
• Audio & Visual alarms – include; Low pressure alarm, Power fail alarm & Pump fault alarm
• Modular construction – contributes to ease of cleaning and maintenance
• Transport Facility – Cell pressures are automatically equalised, leaving an even surface
• Cell-on-Cell – designed to provide additional support and to help increase patient stability
• Static Head Cells – 3 static head cells
• Reliant IS2 cover – vapour permeable and water resistant, incorporating 2-way stretch and bacteriostatic properties
• Ventilated Air Cells – designed to aid airflow within the mattress
• CPR Deflate – rapid deflation for CPR

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Dimensions
Mattress A (L x W x H) mm 1950 x 850 x 200 mm
Mattress A (L x W x H) in 76.75 x 33 x 8 in
Mattress B (L x W x H) mm 1950 x 900 x 200 mm
Mattress B (L x W x H) in 76.75 x 35 x 8 in
Maximum patient weight kg 200 kg
Maximum patient weight lb 441 lb
Cell Material Nylon coated polyurethane
Pump
Pump (L x W x H) mm 280 x 112 x 205 mm
Pump (L x W x H) in 11 x 4.5 x 8 in
Weight kg 2,5 kg
Weight lb 5,5 lb
Case Material Flame Retardant ABS
Operating Cycle Time 10 minutes and 20 minutes
Shock Protection Class II Type BF
Ingress Protection IP21
Power In 230V 50Hz; 12W 1A
Standards EN60601-1, IEC60601-1

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