Kinetic Air Hybrid Mattress - Pressure-Relieving Static & Air Displacement System.
- Non-Powered Air Displacement Technology - the Kinetic Air operates without an electric pump by using internal air channels with responsive valves that redistribute air within the mattress in response to the resident's weight and movement; as the resident shifts position, the internal air channels transfer air from higher-pressure zones beneath body prominences to lower-pressure zones beneath unsupported areas, reducing peak interface pressure without the alternating cycle of a powered system; this mechanism provides continuous passive pressure redistribution that does not depend on electrical supply, pump function, or operator calibration.
- Castellated Visco Foam Top Layer - the viscoelastic foam top layer is castellated to create a profile that conforms to the resident's body shape under load while maintaining air channels between the castellations for heat and moisture vapour dissipation; the visco foam provides a slow-return conforming surface that distributes seated and lying load across a wider contact area than standard foam, reducing peak interface pressure at the sacrum, heels, and other bony prominences per NICE CG179 pressure redistribution principles.
- High-Resilience Foam Base and Walls for Structural Support - the high-resilience foam base and side walls provide the structural integrity of the mattress under load up to 247kg, preventing lateral collapse and maintaining the mattress profile during repositioning and transfer; the firm peripheral structure also provides a stable edge for transfers from bed to chair, reducing transfer risk without requiring additional equipment; softer and firmer internal zones are positioned to target support where clinical load concentration is highest.
- 2-Way Stretch VP Welded Cover - No Pump Required - the 2-way stretch vapour-permeable PU cover with welded seams supports NHS IPC decontamination between residents; the absence of a pump eliminates pump alarm management, calibration requirements, and pump failure risk; suitable for fully profiling beds; SWL 247kg (39 stone); dimensions 2000 x 900 x 150mm; high-risk pressure care indication per NICE CG179.
Kinetic Air Hybrid Mattress - Non-Powered Air Displacement - Visco Castellated Foam - 247kg SWL
The Kinetic Air Hybrid Mattress provides high-risk pressure redistribution without an electric pump, using internal air channels and responsive valves to redistribute air in response to the resident's weight and movement. The castellated viscoelastic foam top layer conforms to body contours and maintains heat and moisture vapour dissipation channels between the castellations. The high-resilience foam base and walls provide structural support and transfer edge stability. The 2-way stretch VP welded PU cover supports NHS IPC decontamination. SWL 247kg. Suitable for fully profiling beds at high risk per NICE CG179.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-powered hybrid - air displacement with responsive valves |
| Top Layer | Castellated viscoelastic foam |
| Base and Walls | High-resilience foam for structural support |
| Pressure Mechanism | Internal air channels and responsive valves (no pump required) |
| Cover | 2-way stretch VP PU - waterproof, welded seams |
| Dimensions | 2000 x 900 x 150mm |
| Safe Working Load | 247kg (39 stone) |
| Pump Required | None |
| Bed Compatibility | Suitable for fully profiling beds |
| Reference | NCL-HFK100 |
| Clinical Standard | NICE CG179 (high-risk pressure care) |
Regulatory Compliance
The Kinetic Air is a Class I passive medical device under Medical Devices Regulation 2017/745. Clinical selection requires validated pressure risk assessment per NICE CG179 confirming high-risk status. SWL must be verified against the resident's documented weight before deployment per MHOR 1992. The absence of a pump eliminates pump-specific alarm, calibration, and power supply requirements, but the mattress cover and internal air channels must be inspected during routine decontamination to confirm that the valves are functional and that the cover has no splits or perforations. Equipment register documentation and MDR conformity records must be maintained for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does air displacement technology provide pressure redistribution without a pump?
Air displacement technology uses a closed internal air system within the mattress structure where air can move freely between zones through channels and responsive valves, but cannot escape from the mattress. When the resident lies on the mattress, their body weight compresses the air in the cells or channels beneath the body prominences, raising the air pressure in those zones above the pressure in the unsupported zones. The responsive valves allow this excess pressure to flow through the air channels from the high-pressure zones beneath the body to the lower-pressure zones around the body, redistributing the air until pressure equilibrium is approached. As the resident shifts position - rolling slightly, changing limb position, breathing - the load pattern on the mattress changes, triggering further valve-mediated redistribution. The mechanism is continuous and passive, providing redistribution proportional to the load applied without requiring a timed cycle or operator-set pressure level. The clinical performance is pressure redistribution proportional to the resident's movement and position, which differs from the fixed-cycle time offloading of a powered alternating system.
When is the Kinetic Air preferred over a powered alternating mattress for a high-risk resident?
The Kinetic Air is preferred in clinical situations where the absence of a pump is itself a clinical advantage. In community settings where reliable electrical supply at the bedside is not available or where the resident or family is unable to manage a pump and its alarm system, a non-powered system eliminates these barriers to effective pressure care. For residents who are light sleepers or highly noise-sensitive, the complete absence of pump mechanical noise is a clinical benefit that improves sleep quality and reduces the cumulative fatigue and skin perfusion impairment associated with disrupted sleep. For settings where nursing staff cannot be available to respond promptly to pump alarms overnight, the Kinetic Air removes the alarm management burden entirely. The trade-off is that air displacement technology provides passive redistribution proportional to the resident's movement rather than the active fixed-cycle offloading of a powered alternating system; for residents who are completely immobile and generate no spontaneous movement to drive the valve mechanism, a powered alternating mattress provides more reliable clinical performance.
NCL-HFK100
- Non-Powered Air Displacement Technology - the Kinetic Air operates without an electric pump by using internal air channels with responsive valves that redistribute air within the mattress in response to the resident's weight and movement; as the resident shifts position, the internal air channels transfer air from higher-pressure zones beneath body prominences to lower-pressure zones beneath unsupported areas, reducing peak interface pressure without the alternating cycle of a powered system; this mechanism provides continuous passive pressure redistribution that does not depend on electrical supply, pump function, or operator calibration.
- Castellated Visco Foam Top Layer - the viscoelastic foam top layer is castellated to create a profile that conforms to the resident's body shape under load while maintaining air channels between the castellations for heat and moisture vapour dissipation; the visco foam provides a slow-return conforming surface that distributes seated and lying load across a wider contact area than standard foam, reducing peak interface pressure at the sacrum, heels, and other bony prominences per NICE CG179 pressure redistribution principles.
- High-Resilience Foam Base and Walls for Structural Support - the high-resilience foam base and side walls provide the structural integrity of the mattress under load up to 247kg, preventing lateral collapse and maintaining the mattress profile during repositioning and transfer; the firm peripheral structure also provides a stable edge for transfers from bed to chair, reducing transfer risk without requiring additional equipment; softer and firmer internal zones are positioned to target support where clinical load concentration is highest.
- 2-Way Stretch VP Welded Cover - No Pump Required - the 2-way stretch vapour-permeable PU cover with welded seams supports NHS IPC decontamination between residents; the absence of a pump eliminates pump alarm management, calibration requirements, and pump failure risk; suitable for fully profiling beds; SWL 247kg (39 stone); dimensions 2000 x 900 x 150mm; high-risk pressure care indication per NICE CG179.