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The Drive 14027 Low Air Loss Mattress is comfortable to sleep on and has eliminated the mild pressure soreness I experienced on an inner spring mattress. It is superior to the 5 inch low air loss mattress topper I had tried before. The alternating pressure function is virtually imperceptible, but I assume it is working. Sitting on the edge of the bed to get dressed is more difficult now because the is less edge support, which also makes me worry about lying too close to the edge and falling out. It will take getting used to. Standard twin extra long sheets fit very nicely although they don’t tuck under the sides because of the straps holding the mattress to the bed frame. The air pump makes a noticeable constant humming noise like a ‘white noise’ machine. All in all I’m very happy with the mattress.Read full review
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Works well. Whatever you do, choose a mattress with "low air loss" -- do not buy a mattress that ONLY offers alternating pressure! There is good evidence from studies that "low air loss" mattresses help prevent and heal bed sores, but no good evidence for alternating pressure. This one has both. you can disable the alternating pressure if you like) The low air loss on this mattress is CONTINUOUS, which is a good thing! Some other mattresses (such as several from invacare) have low air loss that is only "on demand" -- you have to push a button which then only activates it for perhaps 20 minutes. I believe continuous low air loss is sure to work more effectively. The noise is perhaps twice as loud as a big aquarium pump. I found I could eliminate much of the noise if I paid careful attention to the hose connector where it plugs into the pump, a slight gap will makes a loud hissing noise. Press it in well, or tie it if you have to, and no problem. There also are some vibrations generated that propagate through the bed frame, but aren't felt by the patient unless they lean on a rail. If you had absolutely no other noise generating devices you still might be annoyed by it, but I'm managing to sleep fine in the same room. What is low air loss? There are zillions of tiny holes on the mattress constantly emitting small amounts of air, which prevents and heals bed sores by keeping skin cool and dry. In order for a low air loss mattress to effectively prevent bed sores, you need to minimize the amount of material between the patient and mattress! That means ideally a thin cotton sheet only, or even no sheet and only underpad if there is an existing sore. I'm also using a thin disposable bed pad, and looking to buy a variety specially designed to breathe well for this purpose. Update: Am using kendall "maxiflo", specially designed for low air loss matresses -- good results. In the event of a power outage, the mattress would eventually deflate creating an uncomfortable and unsafe surface, so that's something to think about. It'd probably be ok for a bit, but I have a foam mattress I can swap in if we get stuck with a long outage. Haven't been through it yet. Update: I bought a yamaha 2000 backup generator converted to run on propane, enough to keep refrigerator going too. Other recommendations for bed sore prevention: Baza Perineal Lotion after regular changes (moisture barrier). Sage "prevalon" heel protector (heel & tailbone are 2 most common bed sores) For bed sore treatment: xenaderm ointment (prescription only). Keep pressure off, regular turns every 2 hours, cool & dry. Low air loss is no substitute for regular turns but does really help Read full review
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Drive makes excellent products. And this is a high quality product on the lower end of the cost factor for hospital air mattresses. You can get more information by going to a Drive website, but all things considered, I can not imagine any regrets purchasing this mattress.
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This is a great mattress for the price! For my adult daughter with special needs it's great! Very quiet, nice alarm if it deflates, wipeable and durable. Nice cover too! I have had this model before. It is awesome!! Get a cheap, egg crate foam topper for underneath for 30 bucks and you have the same as a more expensive model worth 300 more dollars. I also cover ours with a waterproof mattress cover.It has a very nice quality cover that unzips.
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I'm on the mattress 24/7 except for 8 hours a week on the day i make it out of bed.for me setting it at my weight & to alternate keep my bottom healing. sensitive skin from past bed soars.I'm about 275 lbs. I like it better then the expensive one medicaid/medicare paid for. Jon Writesel
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