Alternating Pressure or Lateral Rotation at the Flip of a Switch!  Now with Shear Transfer Zones™ and Digital Control Unit.

 

With its two distinct therapy modes, the PressureGuard APM² gives you twice the treatment options. Twice the flexibility. Twice the value.  And now enhanced cover and control unit features as well.

 

The APM² has been an industry-leading air therapy solution for more than a decade, based in large part on its documented superiority vs. typical, roll-up treatment surfaces.  An upgraded cover design and control unit now provide even greater immersion, envelopment, shear reduction, treatment flexibility, caregiver ergonomics and user comfort.

• Treatment of Stage I – IV pressure ulcers
• Patients that can’t/won’t reposition frequently
• Can be positioned off pressure ulcer in at least two positions¹
• Prevention for high risk patients

Shear Transfer Zones®

• Prevent heels, sacrum, and scapula from “digging into” surface.
• “Glide” user back to original position following HOB elevation.
• Protect against damaging effects of micro shear, macro shear, and rotational (pivot-induced) shear.
• Provide patient stability by transferring shear to more shear-tolerant anchor points.

Change instantly and easily from alternating pressure to basic lateral rotation with a single, recessed toggle switch. Requires no disconnecting or exchanging of air lines.

 

The dependable digital control unit is lightweight and quiet. The easy-to-use, white multi-functional control unit provides simple, indexed comfort adjustment and a selectable audible alarm.   A timed (20 minute) “Auto Firm” mode facilitates caregiving activities such as transfers, ADLs and CPR and then returns to its previously selected mode.

 

“Alternate Mode” changes loading in a 10-minute cycle of either alternating pressure or lateral rotation therapy as selected at the mattress. “Float” mode provides powered flotation therapy. 

 

Indicator lights for “Low pressure” and “Power Failure” give users assurance-at-a-glance of proper function.

 

Weight limit: 350 lbs.

Mattress weight: 20 lbs.

Control Unit weight: 6.3 lbs., UL listed.

Warranty: 18-months (all components)

 

¹ In situations where positioning on the pressure ulcer cannot be avoided (e.g. the individual has multiple ulcers on multiple surfaces), limit the amount of time the individual is positioned on the ulcer. Source: NPAUP/EPUAP Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment, Clinical Practice Guideline, p 66-67