Alerta Bariatric 2 Replacement System, High-Capacity Pressure Relief for Bariatric Users
- 350kg capacity alternating pressure replacement for bariatric patients, featuring reinforced cell-on-cell air cells designed to deliver full pressure redistribution across a larger body surface area without cell bottoming-out under elevated patient weight loads.
- 5-inch cell-on-cell design with 10-inch in-use height, providing the deepest therapeutic immersion in the Alerta range, supporting bariatric patients at very high risk of pressure damage with maximum tissue envelopment at bony prominences.
- SensaCare Truflo Technology auto-regulates for bariatric weight ranges, using integrated air sensors to continuously monitor and adjust cell pressure across the elevated weight distribution profile of bariatric individuals.
- CPR quick-release, antimicrobial, machine washable cover meets CQC Regulation 12 requirements for emergency response and infection control across care home and hospital bariatric care settings.
Alerta Bariatric 2: High-Capacity Replacement System for Bariatric Pressure Care
The Alerta Bariatric 2 is a high-capacity alternating pressure replacement system for bariatric patients at very high risk of pressure ulcer development. Supporting users up to 350kg, the reinforced 5-inch cell-on-cell design with 10-inch in-use height delivers the deepest therapeutic surface in the Alerta range. SensaCare Truflo Technology continuously auto-adjusts pressure levels across the elevated weight distribution profile of bariatric individuals. The wider mattress platform provides full pressure redistribution across a larger body surface area without cell compression or bottoming-out at bony prominences.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Code | NCL-ALT-9300 |
| Type | Bariatric replacement system |
| Weight Capacity | 350kg |
| Risk Level | Very high risk (bariatric) |
| Cell Design | Reinforced cell-on-cell (5-inch) |
| In-Use Height | 10 inches |
| Pressure Technology | SensaCare Truflo Technology |
| CPR Access | Quick-release deflation |
| Cover Material | Multi-stretch PU, antimicrobial, machine washable |
| Application | Hospitals, care homes, bariatric care settings |
Clinical and Regulatory Compliance
Bariatric patients face elevated pressure ulcer risk due to increased tissue loading at bony prominences. NICE Guideline CG179 recommends pressure redistribution appropriate to the individual risk profile. Standard alternating pressure systems typically support up to 160-200kg and should not be used for patients exceeding the rated weight limit. CQC Regulation 12 requires that equipment is appropriate for the specific needs of each individual, including bariatric patients requiring specialist weight-rated surfaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do bariatric patients need a specialist pressure mattress?
Standard alternating pressure systems are rated for typical adult weight ranges (up to 160-200kg). Using a standard system for a patient exceeding the rated capacity causes cell bottoming-out, where the air cells compress fully under the patient weight and no longer cycle effectively. The Bariatric 2 uses reinforced cells rated to 350kg that maintain their alternating cycle under elevated loads, preventing bottoming-out and delivering full pressure redistribution across the larger body surface.
Does the 350kg capacity include the weight of bedding and equipment?
The 350kg rating refers to the maximum patient weight the mattress system is designed to support while maintaining effective alternating pressure function. Bedding, positioning aids, and any equipment placed on the mattress surface add to the total load. In practice, allow a safety margin below the maximum rated capacity. For patients approaching the rated limit, consult the manufacturer for guidance on total permissible load including ancillary items.
NCL-ALT-9300
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- 350kg capacity alternating pressure replacement for bariatric patients, featuring reinforced cell-on-cell air cells designed to deliver full pressure redistribution across a larger body surface area without cell bottoming-out under elevated patient weight loads.
- 5-inch cell-on-cell design with 10-inch in-use height, providing the deepest therapeutic immersion in the Alerta range, supporting bariatric patients at very high risk of pressure damage with maximum tissue envelopment at bony prominences.
- SensaCare Truflo Technology auto-regulates for bariatric weight ranges, using integrated air sensors to continuously monitor and adjust cell pressure across the elevated weight distribution profile of bariatric individuals.
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