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large tubular air cells in the mattress will provide support and comfort and
the alternating air cells promote blood circulation and prevent occurrence of
bedsores. Air will flow alternately in the mattress by rows thus provide good
blood circulation.An alternating air mattress is made up of a series
of air cells, which are inflated with an air pump. Cells inflate in a cyclical
manner; which one set of cells supporting the patient while the others deflate,
enabling the patients’ tissues to perfuse with oxygenated blood. The cycle and
the pressure of the supporting cells change approximately every ten minutes
throughout the entire surface area of the bed. This mimics the subtle
movement’s patient make during rest and sleep. The base foam on an air mattress
affects its pressure distributing properties; a deeper foam base is important
in case there is a short-term power failure or where a heavier person is using
it.
