Cardinal Healthâ„¢ Premium Air-Permeable Underpads 24" x 36"
Cardinal Healthâ„¢ Premium Air-Permeable Underpads (24" x 36")
Super-Absorbent Fluff and Polymer Core, Vapor-Permeable Teal Backsheet, Low Air-Loss Bed Compatible, and Advanced Core Odor Control Matrix
Safe, independent access to clean personal care is one of the most fundamental daily needs—and one of the first to become difficult after surgery, with advancing age, or during severe illness. The Cardinal Health™ Premium Air-Permeable Underpad delivers an exceptional level of clinical fluid retention, furniture protection, and skin health defense for individuals experiencing heavy to severe bladder and bowel weakness. Standard disposable underpads frequently trap heat and humidity, creating a stagnant moisture microclimate that can damage vulnerable skin zones. The Premium Air-Permeable series systematically overcomes these common domestic care hurdles, pairing a highly functional 24 x 36-inch coverage grid with a high-performance breathable matrix built to trap heavy fluid surges immediately without stopping therapeutic airflow.
At the center of its protective design is an advanced core formulation combining premium cellulose fluff with high-density super-absorbent polymers. This reactive blend quickly wicks fluid downward, encapsulating liquid voids into a dry internal layer to keep the skin safe from moisture exposure and maceration under body pressure. The structural base is engineered with a specialized vapor-permeable teal backsheet that permits essential cooling airflow, making it fully compatible with specialized alternating pressure or low air-loss homecare mattresses. Finished with a gentle, cloth-like non-woven topsheet that reduces skin friction and built-in odor-blocking assets that neutralize ammonia vectors, this professional-grade underpad ensures clean surface utility and absolute reassurance.
Key Performance Features & Benefits
- Super-Absorbent Polymer Core: Specialized blend of cellulose fluff and super-absorbent polymers rapidly crystalizes heavy liquid drops, locking them into a secure internal gel layer.
- Low Air-Loss Mattress Compatible: Specialized vapor-permeable backsheet allows continuous vertical airflow, working in harmony with therapeutic air beds to prevent skin breakdown.
- Teal Breathable Backsheet Film: Robust, high-strength backing material provides a 100% leak-proof barrier to protect sheets and recliners without sacrificing vital air circulation.
- Advanced Moisture-Wicking Topsheet: Extra-soft, non-woven cloth-like facing layer channels fluids away from the contact plane instantly to preserve optimal skin health.
- Active Odor Control Matrix: Embedded polymer neutralizing elements bind directly to volatile moisture molecules to eliminate localized ammonia smells immediately.
- Optimized 23" x 36" Rectangular Fit: Target dimensions are perfectly shaped for cross-mattress positioning, wheelchairs, recliners, and standard residential furniture surfaces.
- Latex-Free Clean Engineering: 100% natural rubber latex-free composition protects sensitive dermal zones from irritation and potential contact allergies.
Incontinence Specialist Insight: Sourcing a premium underpad with an air-permeable backsheet, like the Cardinal Health UPPM2436, is a vital step for protecting sacral skin wellness on specialty beds. Standard non-porous plastic pads form a solid vapor trap that cancels out the cooling benefits of low air-loss mattresses, leading to accelerated tissue breakdown. This model's breathable teal backing maintains full vapor circulation while providing heavy-duty fluid retention. Ensure the soft white topsheet face is positioned upward against the user, allowing the slip-resistant teal backing to rest flat against the bedding weave.
Detailed Technical Specifications
- Master Brand / Manufacturer Cardinal Healthâ„¢ Medical Supplies
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) UPPM2436
- Absorbency / Fluid Classification Heavy / Maximum Clinical Absorbency Performance Tier
- Pad Dimensional Footprint 24 Inches Wide x 36 Inches Long (Rectangular Utility Fit)
- Absorbent Core Composition Premium Cellulose Fluff and Super-Absorbent Polymer Blend
- Backsheet Technical Style 100% Air-Permeable / Breathable Non-Slip Film (Teal Color)
- Topsheet Structural Properties Soft, Cloth-like Spunbond Non-Woven — 100% Latex-Free Matrix
- Application Environment Class Specialty Air Beds, Homecare Linens, Lift Chairs, Recliners
- Account & Tax Compliance 100% FSA / HSA Eligible Item
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is a breathable backsheet required for specialty therapeutic air mattresses?
A: Low-air-loss beds work by continuously pumping subtle airflow through micro-holes in the mattress top to keep the patient's skin dry. If you place a standard non-porous plastic underpad on top, you form a solid barrier that seals off that therapeutic airflow completely. This breathable teal backing ensures air flows freely to maintain the skin microclimate.
Q: What is the benefit of a polymer-infused core engine over standard paper fluff pads?
A: Standard economy-grade pads use only basic paper fluff, which breaks apart, clumps, and lets moisture travel backward under body pressure. Cardinal Health infuses its core with advanced super-absorbent polymers. These particles lock fluid into an uncompromised gel state, keeping the top layer dry and preventing leaks under real-world body force.
Q: How does the integrated core manage stubborn ammonia or incontinence odors?
A: When urine is exposed to ambient air, it naturally breaks down into volatile, highly alkaline ammonia gas, which creates strong odors. The advanced polymer technology inside the containment core chemically binds to these liquid elements on contact, trapping them inside an isolated gel layer to actively prevent odor vectors from escaping.
Retail Disclaimer: Absorbency ratings, clinical classifications, and physical dimensions are sourced directly from vendor catalog indexes and may undergo structural refinements by the manufacturing provider without immediate notice. EnhDme recommends reviewing exact surface spacing metrics prior to completing your order. This is a disposable hygiene item.
âš WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
