Air mattresses for pressure care

Static air mattresses are manually inflated and stay at a set pressure until adjusted. Alternating air mattresses connect to a pump that regularly changes the pressure in different cells to help reduce pressure on the skin over time. Suitability depends on the person’s pressure injury risk, how much time they spend in bed and their overall care plan. An allied health professional should always guide this choice.

Many pressure care air mattresses allow you to adjust firmness or comfort settings. This should always follow the settings recommended by your nurse or therapist so the mattress provides the right mix of support and immersion. Over-inflating can reduce pressure care, and under-inflating can affect stability and safety.

Static air mattresses are quiet once inflated. Alternating air systems have a small pump that makes a low sound when running. Good quality pumps are designed to be as quiet and vibration-free as possible, and can often be placed on a mat or stand to reduce noise further. If noise is a concern, our team can help you compare different pump options.

Pressure care air mattresses should be used on compatible bed bases, usually hospital beds or homecare beds with solid, supportive platforms. Using an air mattress on an unsuitable base may affect pressure care and safety around rails. Always check compatibility with your therapist and our team, and review the technical information in our product catalogues before purchase.

In many cases, static and alternating air mattresses are funded as assistive technology under the NDIS when they are recommended by an allied health professional and clearly linked to goals such as skin protection, safer care at home and preventing hospital admissions. The level of funding and approvals depends on risk level and mattress type. For more information on assistive technology, you can visit the NDIS page on assistive technology explained . Our team at Statewide Home Health Care can provide quotes, product specifications and invoices for participants, support coordinators and plan managers.

Some alternating air mattresses and overlays are available for short-term hire through our dedicated hire service. This can be useful after surgery, during a trial period or while funding is being arranged. Current hire options and availability are listed at https://hire.shhc.com.au/ . If you are unsure whether to hire or buy, please contact our team with details from your nurse or therapist so we can help you compare options.

Yes. From our Bentleigh showroom in Melbourne, Victoria, we supply pressure care air mattresses to homes, facilities and clinics across Melbourne, including the Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula, with shipping available to most locations Australia wide. Delivery options and costs are shown at checkout or can be confirmed with our team when you get in touch .