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Mayflower Medical
Custom Air Cushion - Manually Operated Seat Cushion
System
The Custom Air is a two-zone, manually operated air
cushion system that lets you apply minimal pressure where it is needed
most, at the bony area of the posterior. You get excellent overall
pressure relief, but most importantly, extremely low interface pressure
at the areas most prone to developing pressure sores, the cheekbones (ischial)
and tail bone (sacral) areas of the posterior.
A key element to avoiding pressure sores is maintaining
circulation to the tissue. Studies have shown that pressure of 32 mmHg
or less will allow blood to circulate into compressed tissue.
Pressure mapping has proven that the interface pressure achieved with
the Custom Air is far better than 32 mmHg (see pressure
maps).
System Design
& Benefits
There are two components to the Custom Air cushion
system, the control module and the multiple cell, two-zone cushion.
More than just a simple air cushion, The Custom
Air actually shows you how much air pressure is in each of the
two zones of the cushion, let’s you adjust pressure at any
time, and alerts you of low cushion pressure with a visual and
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The Cushion
The cushion is divided into two groups of air cells, the primary and secondary groups. The secondary group (marked by X's in the photo at right) typically includes the cells located under the ischial and sacral area and the primary group includes all other cells. However, a different configuration can be made to address specific client needs.
Utilizing the two zone system, the primary area of the cushion is simply inflated to a comfortable pressure and the secondary area to a lower pressure, even down to near zero, for maximum relief immediately under the bone prominences.
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The cushion is made of soft, durable neoprene (latex free), and comes with a machine washable and machine dryable lycra (on top) and sure grip fabric (bottom) cover. There are six standard sizes or a custom size can be made.
Control Module
The Control Module is what makes the Custom Air a system, rather than just another air cushion on the market. The control module includes hand pump, pressure gauge and alarm system.
A series of LED lights illuminate to correspond with the air pressure in the cushion. In this way they act as a pressure gauge so you will know exactly how much air pressure is in the primary area of the cushion.
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Adjusting the air pressure can be done at any time with
the on-board hand pump. Conditions such as changing temperature
or altitude that would have other air cushions ballooning or bottoming
out are not a problem for the Custom Air since adjustments can be made
in seconds.
Safety Features
One of the best features of the controller is the automatic
low pressure warning system. If the pressure in the primary section
of the pad should become very low, a visual and audio alarm will alert
you to the condition and you can immediately pump more air into the
pad. Each air cell also has a foam insert to prevent bottoming
out in case of major damage to the cushion.
Cushion Sizes (Standard)
- 15" wide X 15" deep - 18" wide X 17" deep
- 16" wide X 16" deep - 18" wide X 18" deep
- 16" wide X 18" deep - 20" wide X 20" deep
* A custom size pad can be made
Warranty
The Custom Air is covered by a limited one-year warranty.
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