Drive Medical Med-Aire 8" Alternating Pressure & Low Air Loss Mattress System
Drive Med-Aire Alternating Pressure Mattress System
Active Dual-Function Air Support & Microclimate Management
When users spend nearly all day and night on the same surface during an extended home care routine, a standard static surface can create a challenging environment. Sustained pressure on back, hip, and heel contact points can restrict optimal circulation and lower overall surface comfort. The Drive Medical Med-Aire 8" Mattress Replacement System (SKU 14027) addresses this directly with two simultaneous mechanisms: an active alternating pressure cycle that redistributes peak pressure every 10 minutes by inflating and deflating air cells in sequence, and continuous low air loss technology that maintains gentle airflow across the surface to optimize your daily comfort.
This dynamic active surface is ideal for on-the-go travelers, riders, and individuals adjusting to long-term community living or property utility environments. It targets the primary and secondary environmental drivers of surface discomfort by sweeping away heat and moisture buildup. Driven by a whisper-quiet 8 LPM pump, the 20 individual 8-inch deep air cells provide a high-utility environment that easily integrates onto standard residential care frames, delivering a perfect combination of premium surface dryness and deeper body immersion.
Key Performance Features
- Active Dual-Function Air System: Combines automated alternating pressure shifting and continuous low air loss technologies simultaneously for complete comfort management.
- 9 Laser-Perforated Cells: Microscopic channels deliver a continuous stream of conditioned air to maintain skin surface dryness and cooler daily comfort.
- 3 Static Head-Section Cells: Specialized pillow feature programmatically keeps the top three head cells stationary to ensure consistent head and neck stability.
- Substantial 8-Inch Air Columns: Deep air cell geometry provides sufficient air volume to support up to 350 lbs through the full alternating cycle without bottoming out.
- Whisper Quiet Pump: Engineered with low noise output for home sleeping environments, featuring dual visual and audible low-pressure alerts for real-time system monitoring.
- Rapid Deflation CPR Valve: High-visibility valve allows the entire mattress to be fully deflated in under 20 seconds for emergency situations.
- EZ Lock Quick-Release Tubing: Allows fast, secure, one-handed tube disconnection during mattress changes or transport sequences without tools.
- Premium 2-Way Stretch Cover: Fluid-resistant, low-shear, and vapor-permeable nylon top cover conforms to contours while allowing cooling airflow to pass through easily.
Equipment Specialist Insight: The Med-Aire 14027 is a highly trusted active mattress replacement because it delivers a true 8-inch depth without needing a heavy foam underlay. Its 20-cell architecture handles up to 350 lbs cleanly, giving you plenty of operational headroom. For proper setup and premium textile preservation, make sure the vapor-permeable cover stays loosely draped so the underlying low air loss airflow can circulate freely to manage moisture without any restriction.
Technical Specifications
- Brand Manufacturer Drive DeVilbiss / Drive Medical
- SKU / MPN 14027
- Total Mattress Dimensions 80" L x 36" W x 8" H
- Total System Weight Capacity 350 lbs
- Air Cell Configuration 20 Cells Total (9 Laser-Perforated, 8 Alternating, 3 Static Head)
- Pneumatic Cycle Frequency 10 Minutes
- Control Pump Airflow Rate 8 Liters Per Minute (LPM) Output
- Pneumatic Pressure Range 30 mmHg – 80 mmHg
- Core Material Blend Premium Nylon / PVC Blend
