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title: "Drive Medical Med Aire Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System with Alternating Pressure, Dark Purple, 8\""
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# 8 LPM whisper-quiet airflow pump LED & audible low-pressure alarms 20 individual air cells for tailored comfort Drive Medical Med Aire Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System with Alternating Pressure, Dark Purple, 8"

**Brand:** drive medical
**Price:** 6558 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Elevate care with smart comfort and unmatched skin protection!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Drive Medical Med Aire Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System with Alternating Pressure, Dark Purple, 8" by drive medical
- **How much does it cost?** 6558 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/308165248-drive-medical-med-aire-low-air-loss-mattress-replacement-system)

## Best For

- drive medical enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted drive medical brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Safety Alerts:** Integrated audio-visual alarms notify caregivers instantly if pressure drops, ensuring uninterrupted care.
- • **Durable & Hygienic Cover:** Fluid-resistant, vapor-permeable 4-way stretch PU cover safeguards skin while being machine washable.
- • **Precision Pressure Control:** 20 replaceable air bladders optimize pressure redistribution and reduce friction for superior skin protection.
- • **Ergonomic & Quiet Operation:** Whisper-quiet pump with vibration isolation guarantees restful sleep and discreet performance.
- • **Advanced Microclimate Management:** Low air loss function with laser-perforated cells keeps skin cool and dry, accelerating recovery.

## Overview

The Drive Medical Med Aire Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System features 20 individually replaceable 8-inch air cells with alternating pressure and low air loss technology. Designed to prevent and treat pressure ulcers, it offers advanced microclimate control, a fluid-resistant and vapor-permeable cover, and a whisper-quiet pump delivering 8 LPM airflow. Safety is enhanced with LED and audible alarms for low pressure, supporting up to 350 lbs. Ideal for home or long-term care, this system ensures optimal patient comfort and skin health.

## Description

​​The Drive Medical Med-Aire Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System is designed to prevent, treat and heal pressure ulcers in the home or long-term care setting. The mattress has 20 air bladders, nine with laser holes to achieve the low air loss function and to increase patient comfort by keeping the affected area cool and dry, ensuring a speedy recovery. The zippered mattress cover is made of quilted urethane-coated nylon fabric which is water-resistant, vapor permeable, machine washable, and low shear, safeguarding the patient's skin and comfort. The "Whisper Quiet" pump produces a consistent airflow and the special vibration isolating features insure that the patient rests easily. The LED and audible alarms provide critical performance data and alert a caregiver when the pressure falls below 10 mmHG, guaranteeing the patient is always comfortable. Quick fill adapter and carry bag standard. Includes CPR valve that allows rapid deflation.

Review: ممتازة لكن الكهرباء ١١٠ تحتاج إلى محوّل كهرباء في السعودية ..
Review: Purchased this mattress for my Mom who has been bedbound for over 2 1/2 years now. Prior to this purchase, we had the alternating pressure overlay mattress from Drive. In fact, we had gone through more than 3 sets of those overlays. They worked just fine to prevent bedsores. But she still complained about "her bed" not being comfortable, even on the lowest setting. I lay on her bed several times, when she was up in the chair and she was right about it not being all that comfortable. The individual air pockets inflate and deflate as intended, but it does feel as if a ball is rising up under you as it inflates. And when it is under certain spots on your body, it can be hurtful for just a couple of minutes. Not painful, just hurts some. Last week, the pump was starting to make a clicking noise, as it has done in the past, when it was going out, so I went online to get a replacement setup. Found this instead, and at a good price with an 18 month warranty. I worked as a nurse for over 37 years, so have used this type of mattress in the hospital with good results. There is a more expensive one, that holds the air for 24 hours of power loss, but since I am not planning on throwing out Moms' old mattress and foam covering, this should be fine. Mom loves this mattress. Said it feels great to her on the lowest pressure setting. I am using a thick blanket and a 4 inch memory foam topper on the bedsprings with this mattress on top. You need something over those springs before you use this mattress so you don't accidentally puncture it. One problem with this mattress, cannot get a sheet on it if it is tied down to the movable parts of the hospital bed, and that is the only way you can tie it. So, we are using on top of the mattress, a disposable waterproof pad, then a ripstop nylon covering which is waterproof, that is 9 feet long and 60 inches wide. On top of that we have a velour covering the same size. I know, that sounds like it is way big, but she cannot move herself at all and when she is raised up in the bed, she will slide down to the foot, no matter what sheet is under her. The mattress cover is slick and the ripstop nylon is slick, which helps me to move her in bed. I always have the rails up, don't want her to fall out of bed. Having extra fabric under her, hanging over the foot of the bed, means that I won't be pulling it out from under her when I move her up in bed by myself, as I do stand at the head of the bed and pull the sheets under her and not under her arms. I will try to post a picture later.....might be easier to understand in a picture. Sept 2nd update The ripstock nylon is similar to the slide sheet sold here on desertcart. I bought 2 of those in the past and they are expensive. The nylon fabric mentioned in the above review was purchased by the yard elsewhere, trimmed side to side with pinking shears, so no sewing necessary. It is 60 inches wide and the same fabric used to waterproof outdoor gear, like tents and jackets. Very thin, sheer type fabric and really strong, can't tear it at all. And it is a more reasonable price than the slide sheets. You need 2 layers under the person, so one slides over the other, or in the case of this mattress, which has a nylon cover, one layer is all you need.

## Features

- Medical Air Mattress: Active mattress replacement system provides both alternating pressure and low air loss to optimize pressure redistribution, shear/friction reduction, and microclimate control
- 20 Individual Cells: Air bed system includes 20 individually replaceable 8-inch air bladders to maximize immersion and envelopment; includes pillow feature for head stability and comfort
- Durable Material: Alternating pressure mattress features removable 4-way stretch PU cover is fluid resistant, low shear and vapor permeable, helping protect the skin from friction and moisture
- Audio and Visual Alarm: Automatically alerts when air pressure is low
- Specifications: 80 inches in length x 36 inches in width x 8 inches in height; pump airflow: 8 LPM; control unit cycle time: 10 minutes; weight capacity: 350 lbs

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002VWKO9W |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #164,631 in Health ( See Top 100 in Health ) #84 in Medical Bed Mattresses |
| Care instructions | Machine Wash |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (801) |
| Date First Available | 7 August 2012 |
| Display maximum weight recommendation | 350 Pounds |
| Fabric Type | Polycarbonate |
| Import designation | Made in USA and Imported |
| Included components | Mattress |
| Item Weight | 3.79 Pounds |
| Item model number | 14027 |
| Product Dimensions | 55.37 x 52.83 x 37.08 cm; 1.72 kg |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Drive Medical
- **Colour:** Dark Purple
- **Fabric Type:** Polycarbonate
- **Size:** 1 Count (Pack of 1)
- **Special features:** Moisture-Wicking

## Images

![Drive Medical Med Aire Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System with Alternating Pressure, Dark Purple, 8" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pXskTBjyL.jpg)
![Drive Medical Med Aire Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System with Alternating Pressure, Dark Purple, 8" - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814O0vO32wL.jpg)
![Drive Medical Med Aire Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System with Alternating Pressure, Dark Purple, 8" - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hnCYI+KnL.jpg)
![Drive Medical Med Aire Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System with Alternating Pressure, Dark Purple, 8" - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AI3jE7Q6L.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this mattress come with the air pump for the price of 340.75 or does the pump cost extra?**
A: It is all included. Excellent quality mattress. I live in Newfoundland and was given a quote from a nursing home for a similar quality air mattress for over $5000. The staff couldn't believe the price I paid for the quality of mattress I received. Highly recommended!

**Q: How about punctures? My cats could be a problem.**
A: You can find replacement air bladders at www.drivemedical.com as 14027-CELL for the standard cell, and 14027-CELL 1 for the ventilated one.

**Q: Can this or any other system work on a larger bed.  We have a Cal King bed and would like this on just one side for my wife.**
A: I just bought a drive medical bed for my wife. we had purchased a $2300 Doller king matress from costo on sale in sept 2013. the sample was fabulus that we tryed. but the matress never lived up to the store sample. we had a drive medical bed that we puchased from a frend as a gust bed. so I inflated it and put it on my side of our bed. to test the comfort differance wow! what was promested from costo I discoverd in this bed. My thought since I will not be satisfide with anythng less can i put two to gether and make one bed? I orderd a new drive medical bed and we sent the $2300. bed back to costco. we have a platform bed base king size. so both drive medical bed are side by side held to gether with a Master Lock 3060DAT 12-Foot-by-1-inch Lashing Strap, 2-Pack to hold the two seprate beds together. because my wife is in so much pain I decided to add a matress topper to the bed.Sleep Joy® 2" Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper made with Biofresh®, 5-year Warranty, King I know that the king topper is 74" x 80"  the air bed together is 69" x 80" . I put the toper on the air bed and the king mattress cover and the fitted king sheet. everything worked. just the extra softness that my wife needed because of hypersenativeity to pressure point pain. the plus benafit my wife sleeps hot so the airbed and the topper keeps you cool. there are other pluses the added 2" adds more suport to get in and out of bed. the sofness of the toper gives extra comfort untill the airbed starts cycaling from firm to softer. we have tryed every sleep system ,sleep number, craftmadic, costco, sent all back because they failed to be the right choice. Not sleeping sucks so you can undersand if I am a big sceptic when it comes to sleep promeses that are unfufilled. All this can be sent back though amazon if your not happy. I think I have found the perfect solution for my wife and I. I hope this is usefull imformation.

**Q: The "Photo" shows the Mattress with a Cover And the Pump.  Are all 3 included ?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***Y on 1 December 2023*

ممتازة لكن الكهرباء ١١٠ تحتاج إلى محوّل كهرباء في السعودية ..

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***E on 17 August 2015*

Purchased this mattress for my Mom who has been bedbound for over 2 1/2 years now. Prior to this purchase, we had the alternating pressure overlay mattress from Drive. In fact, we had gone through more than 3 sets of those overlays. They worked just fine to prevent bedsores. But she still complained about "her bed" not being comfortable, even on the lowest setting. I lay on her bed several times, when she was up in the chair and she was right about it not being all that comfortable. The individual air pockets inflate and deflate as intended, but it does feel as if a ball is rising up under you as it inflates. And when it is under certain spots on your body, it can be hurtful for just a couple of minutes. Not painful, just hurts some. Last week, the pump was starting to make a clicking noise, as it has done in the past, when it was going out, so I went online to get a replacement setup. Found this instead, and at a good price with an 18 month warranty. I worked as a nurse for over 37 years, so have used this type of mattress in the hospital with good results. There is a more expensive one, that holds the air for 24 hours of power loss, but since I am not planning on throwing out Moms' old mattress and foam covering, this should be fine. Mom loves this mattress. Said it feels great to her on the lowest pressure setting. I am using a thick blanket and a 4 inch memory foam topper on the bedsprings with this mattress on top. You need something over those springs before you use this mattress so you don't accidentally puncture it. One problem with this mattress, cannot get a sheet on it if it is tied down to the movable parts of the hospital bed, and that is the only way you can tie it. So, we are using on top of the mattress, a disposable waterproof pad, then a ripstop nylon covering which is waterproof, that is 9 feet long and 60 inches wide. On top of that we have a velour covering the same size. I know, that sounds like it is way big, but she cannot move herself at all and when she is raised up in the bed, she will slide down to the foot, no matter what sheet is under her. The mattress cover is slick and the ripstop nylon is slick, which helps me to move her in bed. I always have the rails up, don't want her to fall out of bed. Having extra fabric under her, hanging over the foot of the bed, means that I won't be pulling it out from under her when I move her up in bed by myself, as I do stand at the head of the bed and pull the sheets under her and not under her arms. I will try to post a picture later.....might be easier to understand in a picture. Sept 2nd update The ripstock nylon is similar to the slide sheet sold here on amazon. I bought 2 of those in the past and they are expensive. The nylon fabric mentioned in the above review was purchased by the yard elsewhere, trimmed side to side with pinking shears, so no sewing necessary. It is 60 inches wide and the same fabric used to waterproof outdoor gear, like tents and jackets. Very thin, sheer type fabric and really strong, can't tear it at all. And it is a more reasonable price than the slide sheets. You need 2 layers under the person, so one slides over the other, or in the case of this mattress, which has a nylon cover, one layer is all you need.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***E on 28 October 2011*

Incredibly easy to set up. Everything comes in a single box which isn't heavy at all. Works well. Whatever you do, choose a mattress with "low air loss" -- do not buy a mattress that ONLY offers alternating pressure! There is good evidence from studies that "low air loss" mattresses help prevent and heal bed sores, but no good evidence for alternating pressure. This one has both. you can disable the alternating pressure if you like) The low air loss on this mattress is CONTINUOUS, which is a good thing! Some other mattresses (such as several from invacare) have low air loss that is only "on demand" -- you have to push a button which then only activates it for perhaps 20 minutes. I believe continuous low air loss is sure to work more effectively. The noise is perhaps twice as loud as a big aquarium pump. I found I could eliminate much of the noise if I paid careful attention to the hose connector where it plugs into the pump, a slight gap will makes a loud hissing noise. Press it in well, or tie it if you have to, and no problem. There also are some vibrations generated that propagate through the bed frame, but aren't felt by the patient unless they lean on a rail. If you had absolutely no other noise generating devices you still might be annoyed by it, but I'm managing to sleep fine in the same room. What is low air loss? There are zillions of tiny holes on the mattress constantly emitting small amounts of air, which prevents and heals bed sores by keeping skin cool and dry. In order for a low air loss mattress to effectively prevent bed sores, you need to minimize the amount of material between the patient and mattress! That means ideally a thin cotton sheet only, or even no sheet and only underpad if there is an existing sore. I'm also using a thin disposable bed pad, and looking to buy a variety specially designed to breathe well for this purpose. Update: Am using kendall "maxiflo", specially designed for low air loss matresses -- good results. In the event of a power outage, the mattress would eventually deflate creating an uncomfortable and unsafe surface, so that's something to think about. It'd probably be ok for a bit, but I have a foam mattress I can swap in if we get stuck with a long outage. Haven't been through it yet. Update: I bought a yamaha 2000 backup generator converted to run on propane, enough to keep refrigerator going too. Other recommendations for bed sore prevention: Baza Perineal Lotion after regular changes (moisture barrier). Sage "prevalon" heel protector (heel & tailbone are 2 most common bed sores) For bed sore treatment: xenaderm ointment (prescription only). Keep pressure off, regular turns every 2 hours, cool & dry. Low air loss is no substitute for regular turns but does really help

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