Span America PressureGuard Protocol Raised Perimeter
Model: PressureGuard Protocol with Raised Perimeter (4 sizes)
Availability: In Stock – Ready to Ship
A Powered Microclimate Mattress With 9-Inch Raised Sides and Alternating Pressure or Flotation
The Span America PressureGuard Protocol with Raised Perimeter is the raised-side version of the Protocol powered mattress system. It is 7 inches high in the center and rises to 9 inches along the sides, where the raised foam edges define the edge of the sleep surface. Air cylinders running head to foot sit inside a foam shell, under a Geo-Matt segmented top surface, and the control unit runs them in either alternating pressure, which shifts the load across the surface on a 10-minute cycle, or powered flotation. A Max Immersion setting gives an ultra-soft surface for users under 120 lbs, and a timed Auto Firm mode firms the surface for transfers, meals and daily care before returning to the selected therapy. Air also flows continuously through the coverlet’s inner layer to carry moisture vapor away from the surface.
The raised perimeter is built from contoured foam Safety Edge bolsters, and a tapered heel slope at the foot end is designed to shift load off the heels. The Air Diffusion Matrix coverlet has a fluid-proof, highly vapor-permeable outer layer that wipes clean with hospital-grade cleaners, or unzips for machine washing. The mattress holds its inflation during a power outage or while the bed is moved. Each system ships with the mattress, the 3400 control unit and the coverlet. It comes in 80 and 84-inch lengths, 35 or 42 inches wide; the 35-inch sizes are rated to 400 lbs and the 42-inch sizes to 500 lbs.
Key Features
- Raised 9″ perimeter — 7″ at center; raised foam sides define the sleep surface
- Alternating pressure or powered flotation — 10-minute alternating cycle
- Max Immersion setting — for users under 120 lbs
- Timed Auto Firm mode — for transfers and daily care
- Continuous airflow under the coverlet — carries moisture vapor away
- Head-to-foot air cylinders in a foam shell — with Geo-Matt segmented top
- Contoured foam Safety Edge bolsters
- Heel slope
- Holds inflation during power outages and transport
- Low-pressure alarm — audible (selectable) and visual
- Up to 500 lbs — 400 lbs for 35″; 500 lbs for 42″
- Complete system — mattress, 3400 control unit and coverlet
Available Add-Ons
- Spare control unit (3400) — a replacement or backup unit for an existing PressureGuard Protocol mattress.
Need help with setup? White glove setup is available if needed. See our White Glove Setup Service.
Equipment Specialist Insight: The raised sides are part of the foam mattress, not bed rails: they define the edge of the sleep surface but are not a substitute for rails or supervision where those are needed, and they add 2″ of height at the edges, so check how any bed rails sit against them. Match the size to the bed deck, and check the weight rating for the width: 35″ sizes are rated to 400 lbs and 42″ sizes to 500 lbs. The Protocol is designed to run powered; it holds its air through a short power cut or a move, but it is not meant to be used unplugged day to day. Hang the control unit on the footboard, connect the three air lines at the foot end, and plug it directly into a wall outlet. Use Auto Firm before transfers and meals. For users under 120 lbs, ask the clinician about the Max Immersion setting. A clinician should decide which mode suits the user.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Span America |
| Model | PressureGuard Protocol with Raised Perimeter |
| 69212 | 80″ L × 35″ W × 7″ H center, 9″ sides; 400 lbs |
| 33905 | 84″ L × 35″ W × 7″ H center, 9″ sides; 400 lbs |
| 72235 | 80″ L × 42″ W × 7″ H center, 9″ sides; 500 lbs |
| 81990 | 84″ L × 42″ W × 7″ H center, 9″ sides; 500 lbs |
| Height | 7″ at center; 9″ at sides |
| Therapy | Alternating pressure (10-minute cycle); powered flotation; Max Immersion; timed Auto Firm |
| Construction | Head-to-foot air cylinders in a foam shell; Geo-Matt segmented top; heel slope; raised Safety Edge perimeter |
| Coverlet | Air Diffusion Matrix: fluid-proof, vapor-permeable outer layer; inner air-delivery layer; zippered, machine-launderable |
| Alarm | Selectable audible low-pressure alarm and indicator light |
| Control Unit (3400) | 14 × 9.25 × 6.5 in; 11.5 lbs; 110–120 V, 60 Hz, 0.6 A max; footboard hooks; detachable power cord; CSA 60601-1 and AAMI ES60601-1; UL listed |
| Included | Mattress, 3400 control unit and coverlet |
| Flammability | NFPA 101 (ASTM E1590); Cal TB 117; 16 CFR 1632 and 1633 |
| HCPCS | E0277 |
| Warranty | Mattress core 3 years; coverlet 2 years; control unit 18 months |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included?
Each system includes the mattress in your chosen size, the 3400 control unit and the coverlet. A spare control unit is available as an add-on on this page.
How is it different from the standard Protocol?
It is the same powered mattress system, with foam sides raised to 9″ while the center stays at 7″. The raised sides define the edge of the sleep surface. They are not bed rails.
Can it be used without power?
It holds its inflation through a power cut or while the bed is moved, but it is designed to run powered. It is not meant for everyday use unplugged.
What weight capacity does each size have?
The 35″-wide sizes are rated to 400 lbs and the 42″-wide sizes to 500 lbs.
How do I clean the coverlet?
Wipe it in place with a hospital-grade cleaner, or unzip it, machine wash it and let it air dry.
Can I return it if it isn’t right?
No. For hygiene reasons this mattress system is final sale and cannot be returned, exchanged or refunded once it has shipped. Please check the size, weight rating and therapy placement before ordering, and ask us if you are unsure.
Please note: this item is final sale. For hygiene reasons, mattress systems cannot be returned, exchanged or refunded once they have shipped, and this includes mattresses that have been unpacked, set up or tried. Please confirm the bed deck size, weight rating and any therapy placement before ordering.
Specifications are compiled from manufacturer and vendor documentation and are subject to change without notice. Verify current details before purchase. Information on this page is for general reference only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Powered support surfaces should be selected with a healthcare provider and set up and operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions, including bed rail guidance.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are 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.
