Alerta Pearl Overlay System, Advanced Alternating Pressure Relief for Medium to High-Risk Users
- Advanced alternating pressure overlay for medium to high-risk users, featuring 5-inch air cells that cycle pressure between adjacent cell groups to offload tissue at bony prominences and permit capillary reperfusion at the skin-to-surface interface.
- Quiet pump operation for undisturbed overnight pressure care, maintaining continuous alternating cycles without generating noise levels that disrupt patient sleep patterns in care home and hospital ward environments.
- CPR tubes removable for rapid emergency deflation, enabling clinical staff to achieve a firm mattress surface within seconds during cardiopulmonary resuscitation without removing the overlay from the bed frame.
- Antimicrobial, water-resistant, machine washable cover meets CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) infection control requirements for reusable patient contact equipment across care home and NHS ward settings.
Alerta Pearl Overlay System: Alternating Pressure Care for Medium to High-Risk Patients
The Alerta Pearl Overlay is an alternating pressure overlay system for patients assessed as medium to high risk of pressure ulcer development on the Waterlow Risk Assessment Scale. The 5-inch air cell mechanism cycles pressure between adjacent cell groups, periodically offloading tissue at bony prominences and allowing capillary reperfusion. The overlay format sits on top of the existing mattress, delivering alternating pressure within the patient's usual sleep environment without replacing the base mattress. CPR tubes are removable for emergency deflation, and the antimicrobial cover meets clinical infection control requirements.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Code | NCL-ALT-9004 |
| Type | Alternating pressure overlay |
| Risk Level | Medium to high risk (Waterlow 15-19) |
| Cell Height | 5 inches |
| Pressure Mechanism | Alternating cell cycling |
| CPR Access | Removable CPR tubes for rapid deflation |
| Cover Material | Water-resistant, antimicrobial, machine washable |
| Application | Hospitals, care homes, nursing environments |
Clinical and Regulatory Compliance
NICE Guideline CG179 recommends alternating pressure surfaces for patients where static redistribution alone is assessed as insufficient. CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) requires evidence-based pressure care protocols for at-risk patients. The Pearl Overlay delivers medium to high-risk pressure relief within the NICE clinical pathway for pressure ulcer prevention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an overlay and a full replacement system?
An overlay sits on top of the existing hospital or care home mattress, adding alternating pressure without replacing the base. A replacement system removes the existing mattress entirely. Overlays suit medium-risk patients whose base mattress provides acceptable support. Replacement systems are indicated for higher-risk patients requiring deeper cell immersion.
How should the Pearl Overlay be cleaned between patients?
Surface-clean the antimicrobial cover using a compatible clinical disinfectant in accordance with the facility infection control protocol. The machine washable cover can be removed and laundered at the temperature indicated on the product label. Air cells should be wiped with a damp cloth and dried fully before redeployment. Withdraw any component showing visible damage or loss of water resistance.
NCL-ALT-9004
14 other products in the same category:
- Advanced alternating pressure overlay for medium to high-risk users, featuring 5-inch air cells that cycle pressure between adjacent cell groups to offload tissue at bony prominences and permit capillary reperfusion at the skin-to-surface interface.
- Quiet pump operation for undisturbed overnight pressure care, maintaining continuous alternating cycles without generating noise levels that disrupt patient sleep patterns in care home and hospital ward environments.
- CPR tubes removable for rapid emergency deflation, enabling clinical staff to achieve a firm mattress surface within seconds during cardiopulmonary resuscitation without removing the overlay from the bed frame.
- Antimicrobial, water-resistant, machine washable cover meets CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) infection control requirements for reusable patient contact equipment across care home and NHS ward settings.