Ares 4 Profiling Pressure Care Mattress

It supports a user weight capacity of up to 250kg, with ventilation to enhance comfort by reducing heat and moisture.

    Cell-on-cell design

    250kg weight limit

    CPR knob for quick deflation

    Optimal heel protection

    Prevention of pressure injuries

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The Ares 4 Mattress is one of the advanced systems in the Ares series. The digital multi-mode pump does not only offer alternating pressure redistribution but also has a static mode with constant low-pressure reduction. In alternating mode, the pressure is periodically redistributed by inflating and deflating cells to mimic natural sleep movement patterns and avoid long-term pressurisation of tissue. In constant static mode, the pressure is about 2/3 lowered compared to the same pressure level from alternating mode utilising immersion and envelopment.

When patients are at significant risk of pressure sore development, complete replacement mattresses that feature alternating air therapy must be used, but these can often be prohibitively expensive. The Ares 4 Pressure Relief Alternating Air Mattress Replacement System is designed to provide high levels of support and relief and includes features that are normally only found in much higher specification mattresses. This mattress allows for easy control by a carer with its intuitive weight settings and is an ideal cost-effective option for those at high risk of pressure sore development.

Range of cell modes

The Ares 4 Mattress is equipped with a multitude of different modes of operation, making it highly capable for its price. These modes include:

  • Alternating therapeutic mode: continuously and sequentially inflates and deflates air cells for excellent pressure redistribution
  • Seat inflate mode: Increases pressure when the patient is sitting upright to provide ideal support for the sacral area
  • Max firm mode: Hyper-inflates all cells to provide a stable surface for transfers and other nursing procedures. This mode will revert back to alternating therapeutic mode after 20 minutes for patient safety.
  • Static mode: An immersion process that addresses areas of especially high contact pressure. By reducing one-third of pressure across the entire surface of the mattress, body mass is redistributed over a greater surface.

Key Features

  • Full alternating mattress replacement system for high-risk pressure care patients
  • Provides excellent pressure care suitable for acute and community care settings
  • The intuitive weight setting function allows carers to set the mattress according to the patient’s weight
  • The cell-on-cell design offers the patient higher levels of support and comfort throughout alternating cycles
  • Equipped with alternating, static, max firm and seat inflate modes for highly versatile care
  • Provides dynamic comfort and skin breakdown prevention with alternating therapy
  • Air cells are modular and independently removable to aid with infection control
  • Static cells at the head end help to provide additional patient stability
  • CPR toggle at head end to allow for quick response in the event of an emergency
  • Cable management system helps to eliminate tripping hazards from the area
  • Anchoring straps allow for secure attachment to the existing bed frame
  • Transport mode with simple click-in design for easy use and cleaning
  • Head up control panel allows access for the carer from all positions
  • Low pressure and power failure alarms alert carers of important faults
  • Lock-out mode prevents settings changes and unwanted tampering
  • Vapour-permeable cover is included to protect the mattress and aid in infection control
  • Cover includes a 360° zip and non-slip base for hygiene and stability

Technical Information

  • Maximum Patient Weight: 250kg
  • Mattress Weight: 60.9kg
  • Mattress Dimensions (LxWxD): 200 x 80/85/90 x 20.3cm
  • Cover Material: Four-way stretch
  • Cell Material: Nylon TPU
  • Pump Dimensions (LxWxD): 29 x 18.5 x 12.6cm
  • Pump Weight: 2.2kg
  • Pump Case Material: Flame retardant ABS
  • Pump Wattage: 34.5W
  • Supply Voltage: AC 200 – 240V/50Hz;
  • Flame Retardant Standard: EN 591-1, EN 591-2

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