Air Mattress Evacuation Sheet - Converts Mattress into Emergency Evacuation Sledge
- Permanent under-mattress evacuation sheet designed for alternating pressure air mattress systems, sitting beneath the air mattress and converting the entire mattress-and-patient assembly into an evacuation platform during emergencies.
- Eliminates the need to transfer patients off air mattresses before evacuation, reducing evacuation time for patients on active pressure care systems who would otherwise require complex manual handling before egress.
- Two-person operation with integrated handles, enabling controlled drag evacuation along corridors and down staircases with the patient remaining on the deflated air mattress surface throughout.
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 compliance, addressing the specific evacuation challenge presented by patients on powered air mattress systems in accordance with CQC Regulation 12 requirements.
Air Mattress Evacuation Sheet: Emergency Evacuation for Patients on Alternating Pressure Systems
The Alerta Air Mattress Evacuation Sheet addresses the specific evacuation challenge presented by patients on alternating pressure mattress systems.
The sheet permanently positions beneath the air mattress, instantly converting the mattress-and-patient assembly into a slide-capable evacuation platform during emergencies. The air mattress is deflated rapidly, and the patient remains on the mattress surface throughout the evacuation without requiring manual transfer. Two-person operation with integrated handles enables controlled evacuation along corridors and down staircases.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Code | NCL-ALT-E003 |
| Type | Air mattress evacuation sheet |
| Positioning | Permanent under-mattress (air systems) |
| Compatibility | Alternating pressure mattress systems |
| Operation | Two-person (integrated handles) |
| Application | Emergency evacuation from air mattress systems |
Clinical and Regulatory Compliance
Patients on alternating pressure mattress systems present a specific evacuation challenge because the powered mattress must be deflated before the patient can be moved.
This evacuation sheet addresses that challenge by wrapping the entire assembly for immediate egress. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires adequate evacuation procedures. CQC Regulation 12 requires that fire evacuation plans account for patients on specialist equipment including powered pressure care systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this sheet work with an alternating pressure mattress?
The sheet sits permanently beneath the air mattress on the bed platform. During an emergency, the air mattress is deflated using the CPR quick-release, and the sheet is pulled up and around the deflated mattress and patient.
The entire assembly is then slid off the bed and along the floor to the evacuation point. The patient remains on the mattress surface throughout without requiring manual lifting or transfer.
Is this compatible with all alternating pressure mattresses?
The sheet is designed for standard-width hospital and care home mattress platforms. Confirm compatibility with your specific mattress dimensions before deployment. For bariatric mattresses wider than standard, a dedicated bariatric evacuation device should be specified within the facility fire evacuation plan.
NCL-ALT-E003
- Permanent under-mattress evacuation sheet designed for alternating pressure air mattress systems, sitting beneath the air mattress and converting the entire mattress-and-patient assembly into an evacuation platform during emergencies.
- Eliminates the need to transfer patients off air mattresses before evacuation, reducing evacuation time for patients on active pressure care systems who would otherwise require complex manual handling before egress.
- Two-person operation with integrated handles, enabling controlled drag evacuation along corridors and down staircases with the patient remaining on the deflated air mattress surface throughout.
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 compliance, addressing the specific evacuation challenge presented by patients on powered air mattress systems in accordance with CQC Regulation 12 requirements.