Drive Medical Med-Aire Plus 8" Alternating Pressure & Low Air Loss Mattress System
Drive Med-Aire Plus Alternating Pressure Mattress System
High-Tier Microclimate Management & Microprocessor Pressure Control
When users spend long stretches in bed balancing an extended home care routine, maintaining precise surface support and proper skin integrity is essential. The Drive Medical Med-Aire Plus delivers an advanced, high-tier therapeutic mattress replacement layout designed explicitly for robust pressure redistribution. By pairing active alternating pressure with a sophisticated cell-on-cell internal structure, this 8-inch deep system minimizes surface friction, optimizes body immersion, and actively regulates the skin's microclimate for long-term daily comfort.
The core of this premium system is an advanced digital pump driven by a microprocessor feedback network that maintains consistent pressure parameters regardless of user movement. Caregivers can fully customize the dynamic protocol, choosing from four selectable cycle intervals and tailored comfort modes like Auto-Firm or Seat-Inflate. Outfitted with laser-permeated cooling cells and an integrated backup safety foundation, this personal system seamlessly coordinates with standard care frames to deliver reliable, worry-free property utility.
Key Performance Features
- Cell-on-Cell Safety Base: 8-inch deep air columns include an independent, static 4-inch lower chamber providing up to 24 hours of power-outage protection.
- Digital Microprocessor Control: Advanced pump features a real-time feedback system to maintain selected pressure levels during user movement.
- Selectable Cycle Intervals: Caregivers can customize the pressure redistribution timing, selecting from 10, 15, 20, or 25-minute alternating frequencies.
- Customizable Comfort Modes: Includes Auto-Firm for rapid initial inflation or stable surface transfers, and Seat-Inflate to add targeted support during upright posture relaxation.
- 20 Individual Air Cells: Outfitted with 9 laser-permeated cells for continuous low air loss climate management and a 3-cell static "Pillow" section to improve head stability.
- Diagnostic Multi-Alert System: Built-in indicators feature three distinct audio and visual diagnostic alarms for Low Pressure, Power Failure, and System Failure.
- Premium 4-Way Stretch Cover: Removable, quilted polyurethane cover is fluid-resistant, low-shear, and vapor-permeable for superior skin microclimate management.
- Robust Weight Capacity: Heavy-duty construction handles up to a 450 lbs capacity safely across standard bed profiles.
Equipment Specialist Insight: The Med-Aire Plus 14029 is a premier active support surface because of its true cell-on-cell engineering. Unlike single-layer bladders, the bottom 4 inches of this mattress function as a permanently pressurized safety deck. If your property experiences an unexpected power disconnect, this safety layer remains fully inflated for 24 hours, ensuring the user never drops down onto a hard underlying frame structure.
Technical Specifications
- Brand Manufacturer Drive DeVilbiss / Drive Medical
- System SKU Configuration 14029 (36"W x 80"L) / 14029-84 (36"W x 84"L)
- Therapy Modality Active Alternating Pressure & Low Air Loss (LAL)
- Total Mattress Depth 8" Full Air Column (4" Dynamic Upper / 4" Static Lower)
- Total System Weight Capacity 450 lbs
- Pneumatic Cycle Times Selectable: 10, 15, 20, or 25 Minutes
- Control Type Profile Digital Microprocessor Pump with Control Panel Lock-Out
- HCPCS Insurance Reference E0277
Q: What is the benefit of the selectable 10, 15, 20, or 25-minute cycle intervals?
A: Different daily routines and care protocols require varied cycles. Shorter frequencies provide more rapid alteration to continuously break up static contact zones, while extended intervals deliver a slower, more subtle change that active individuals often prefer to improve deep sleep patterns.
Q: When should I activate the Seat-Inflate mode on the digital control panel?
A: Always engage the Seat-Inflate mode when the head section of your bed frame is elevated to an upright or fowler position. When a user sits upright, their body weight concentrates heavily over the center section; this mode increases air pressure inside those middle columns to fully support the added weight and prevent bottoming out.
Q: What are the assembly and transport connection steps required upon arrival?
A: Roll the mattress flat across your bed frame with the external air hose lines positioned at the footboard. Secure the digital pump onto your footboard via its built-in hooks, click the quick-connect lines into place, and plug the system into a standard outlet. Run the Auto-Firm setting to quickly fill the air cells before setting your desired comfort level.
Manufacturing & Packaging Inventory
- Standard 80" Length Package: SKU 14029 (UPC 822383110820)
- Extended 84" Length Package: SKU 14029-84 (UPC 822383583327)
- Cover Textile Specification: Fluid-resistant, low-shear quilted polyurethane zippered enclosure
Retail Disclaimer: Specifications, dimensions, and compatibility details are provided for reference and may be updated by the manufacturer without notice. EnhDme recommends independently verifying exact model fit, replacement-part compatibility, and current measurements against the manufacturer's specification sheet before purchase.
