Span America PressureGuard APM-i SmartImmerse Mattress
Model: PressureGuard APM-i with SmartImmerse (4 sizes)
Availability: In Stock – Ready to Ship
A Self-Configuring Powered Air and Foam Mattress With Immersion, Alternating Pressure and Lateral Rotation
The Span America PressureGuard APM-i is a 7-inch powered air-and-foam mattress whose 6200 control unit sets itself up for the person on it. When it is switched on, the unit runs a system check and then SmartImmerse enters Sense mode, filling and releasing air until the air profile matches the user; ready lights come on when it is done, and Sense can be pressed again at any time to recalibrate. A comfort control moves the surface one step firmer or softer from that setting.
Inside a foam shell, four air cylinders run head to foot beneath a high-immersion foam layer and a Geo-Matt segmented top of more than 800 cells. The 6200 offers three modes: Immersion, which keeps all four cylinders equally inflated and keeps adjusting as the user moves; Alternate, which changes loading across the surface on a 10-minute cycle, set by a toggle to either alternating pressure or lateral rotation of about 20°; and Auto Firm, which holds a firm surface for 20 minutes for transfers, daily care or CPR, then returns to the last mode. Safety Edge bolsters run along the sides and a tapered heel slope sits at the foot. The LifeSpan stretch cover has silicone-coated Shear Transfer Zone bands on the underside and is bacteriostatic, fluid-proof, flame-resistant and tear-resistant. The mattress weighs about 20 lbs, is rated to 350 lbs, and comes in 36 and 42-inch widths in 80 and 84-inch lengths, each with the 6200 control unit.
Key Features
- SmartImmerse auto-configuration — Sense mode sets the air profile to the user
- Immersion, Alternate and Auto Firm modes
- Alternating pressure or lateral rotation — 10-minute cycle; rotation about 20°
- 20-minute Auto Firm — for transfers, daily care and CPR
- Four head-to-foot air cylinders — under a high-immersion foam layer
- Geo-Matt segmented top — 800+ cells
- Safety Edge bolsters and heel slope
- LifeSpan stretch cover — Shear Transfer Zone bands; bacteriostatic, fluid-proof
- 350 lb weight capacity — 7″ high, about 20 lbs
- Includes 6200 control unit — on every size
- Warranty — mattress 3 years, cover 2 years, control unit 18 months
Available Add-Ons
- Spare control unit (6200) — a replacement or backup SmartImmerse control unit for an existing PressureGuard APM-i mattress.
Need help with setup? White glove setup is available if needed. See our White Glove Setup Service.
Equipment Specialist Insight: Place the APM-i directly on a matching healthcare bed frame, never on top of another mattress, and match its length and width to the sleep deck rather than the outside of the frame. Hang the 6200 on the footboard, click the air lines into the unit and into the ports under the flap at the foot, and plug it into a grounded wall outlet. Let SmartImmerse finish its Sense step before adjusting comfort, and press Sense again if the user changes position significantly or the setup changes. Use Auto Firm before transfers and care. A clinician should decide whether alternating pressure or lateral rotation suits the user.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Span America |
| Model | PressureGuard APM-i with SmartImmerse |
| 38036 | 80″ L × 36″ W × 7″ H, with 6200 control unit |
| 38436 | 84″ L × 36″ W × 7″ H, with 6200 control unit |
| 38042 | 80″ L × 42″ W × 7″ H, with 6200 control unit |
| 38442 | 84″ L × 42″ W × 7″ H, with 6200 control unit |
| Weight Capacity | 350 lbs |
| Height | 7″ |
| Mattress Weight | About 20 lbs |
| Therapy | SmartImmerse auto-configuration; Immersion; Alternate (alternating pressure or lateral rotation about 20°, 10-minute cycle); 20-minute Auto Firm |
| Construction | Foam shell; four head-to-foot air cylinders; high-immersion foam layer; Geo-Matt segmented top (800+ cells); Safety Edge bolsters; heel slope |
| Cover | LifeSpan stretch fabric with Shear Transfer Zone bands; bacteriostatic, fluid-proof, flame-resistant, tear-resistant |
| Care | Neutral soap and lukewarm water, rinse, air dry 20–30 minutes; phenolic or quaternary hospital-grade disinfectants |
| Control Unit (6200) | 12 × 7.5 × 5 in; 6.3 lbs; 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 1 A max; hangs on footboard; grounded outlet |
| Placement | Matching healthcare bed frame only; not on top of another mattress |
| Certifications | NFPA 101; Cal TB 117; ASTM E1590; 16 CFR 1632 and 1633; UL 60601-1; CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1 |
| HCPCS | E0277 |
| Warranty | Mattress 3 years; cover 2 years; control unit 18 months; not prorated |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SmartImmerse do?
When the 6200 is switched on, it runs a system check and then a Sense step, filling and releasing air until the profile matches the person on the mattress. You can press Sense again to recalibrate, and adjust comfort one step firmer or softer.
How is the APM-i different from the APM2?
The APM-i adds SmartImmerse auto-configuration, an Immersion mode and a high-immersion foam layer, comes in 36″ and 42″ widths, and has a 3-year mattress warranty. Both offer alternating pressure and lateral rotation.
Can it go on top of my current mattress?
No. Place it directly on a matching healthcare bed frame, never on another mattress.
What is included?
Every size includes the mattress and the 6200 control unit. A spare control unit is available as an add-on on this page.
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.
