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AltaDyne AutoFloat
Description/Features
6.0 Description
The AltaDyne AutoFloat is a portable air flotation system with on-demand alternating low pressure treatment,
designed to provide benefit to patients suffering from, or at risk of, developing pressure ulcers. The system,
consisting of a Control Unit and Air Flotation Mattress with it’s Top Sheet, is designed to provide pressure
management and patient comfort.
The Control Unit inflates and maintains the Mattress to user-selected settings, and can also provide on demand
alternating low pressure treatment if desired. Featuring Active Sensor Technology, the system automatically adjusts
the Mattress to the optimal fill level ensuring complete flotation pressure management.
Mattress
The Mattress base consists of twenty transverse air cells constructed of a low shear nylon. Each of the individual
cells is a minimum of eight inches tall (inflated height) and spatially oriented above a two inch convoluted foam base.
The Active Sensor Mattress utilizes 4 specialized air cells in the center region of the Mattress which contain active
sensors for detecting patient flotation level.
Covering the entire Mattress assembly is a low-friction, low-shear producing, vapor permeable, nylon Top Sheet.
The Top Sheet surface creates a membrane impermeable to liquids, air and bacteria though still permeable to water
vapor. Quilted onto the base of the Mattress Top Sheet is a spun bonded polyester fiberfill that exhibits less frictional
resistance to nylon than that of the patient’s skin. When the patient moves, the Top Sheet tends to move relative to
the air cells rather than relative to the patient, minimizing shearing effects. Additionally, the quilting acts to provide
a diffusion layer by which the water vapor can be drawn away from the patient, resulting in more efficient
evaporation and subsequent reduced skin maceration.
7.0 Features
7.1 Control Unit
• Max inflate for easy patient transfer.
• Soft/firm comfort control adjustment for customized treatment.
• On-demand, alternating, low pressure management.
• Automatic patient flotation control via Active Sensor Technology™ to ensure optimal pressure management.
• CPR quick release providing for rapid deflation.
• Sleek and durable plastic housing is extremely compact and lightweight.
• Non-slip mounting brackets for secure placement on the foot board of bed.
• Illuminated LED control panel for easy viewing.
• Control panel Lockout Mode to prevent inadvertent patient setting changes.
• Alarm Silence feature to temporarily suspend audible alarm.
7.2 Active Sensor Air Flotation Mattress
• Horizontal, tubular cell construction for optimal comfort and pressure management.
• Individual air cells designed for maximum support and pressure distribution.
• High density foam base for additional protection.
• Low friction, low shear Top Sheet to aid in prevention of skin breakdown.
• Dimensions - base model 10" x 34" x 80" (25 cm x 86 cm x 203 cm) when fully inflated. Other sizes are available.
• The red air cells contain active sensors for automatic patient flotation control.
• Optional Footstop cell to minimize heel interface pressure while maintaining proximal positioning of feet.
• Removable cells for greater flexibility and easy maintenance.
