SPAN PressureGuard® APM²

The APM² has been an industry-leading air therapy solution for more than a decade, based in large part on its documented superiority vs. typical, roll-up treatment surfaces.  An upgraded cover design and control unit now provide even greater immersion, envelopment, shear reduction, treatment flexibility, caregiver ergonomics and user comfort.

Benefits

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Safety

Patented Safety Edge™ with “cradling effect” for user safety

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Versatile

Quiet digital control unit with Auto Firm and Float modes

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Comfort

Alternating Pressure and Lateral Rotation in one surface

Alternating Pressure or Lateral Rotation at the Flip of a Switch!

Now with Shear Transfer Zones® and Digital Control Unit.

With its two distinct therapy modes, the PressureGuard® APM² gives you twice the treatment options. Twice the flexibility. Twice the value.  And now enhanced cover and control unit features as well. The cover’s enhanced features include the unique design of the anti-microbial bi-directional stretch cover made with Span’s superior LifeSpan® fabric. LifeSpan® is extremely durable and cleanable and delivers outstanding resistance to chemical breakdown caused by bleach and other harsh disinfectants. Change instantly and easily from alternating pressure to basic lateral rotation with a single, recessed toggle switch. Requires no disconnecting or exchanging of air lines.

The dependable digital control unit is lightweight and quiet.  The easy-to-use, white multi-functional control unit provides simple, indexed comfort adjustment and a selectable audible alarm.  A timed (20 minute) “Auto Firm” mode facilitates caregiving activities such as transfers, ADLs and CPR and then returns to its previously selected mode.”Alternate Mode” changes loading in a 10-minute cycle of either alternating pressure or lateral rotation therapy as selected at the mattress.  “Float” mode provides powered flotation therapy. Indicator lights for “Low pressure” and “Power Failure” give users assurance-at-a-glance of proper function.

Proven PressureGuard® Design

  • Head-to-foot air cylinder orientation optimizes pressure redistribution
  • Better support in seat area when head of bed is raised
  • Geo-Matt® segmented top surface enhances skin and tissue integrity
  • Air and foam work together to maximize comfort, promoting better rest and recovery
PressureGuard Design Illustration

Safety Edge™ Design

  • Helps minimize the risk of falls and bed entrapment
  • Unmatched edge-of-bed stability
  • Helps ensure safer transfers for patients and caregivers
  • Gently encourages user toward center of bed
Safety Edge Seating Up

Geo-Matt® Top Surface

  • Segmented top layer reduces shear to underlying tissues
  • More than 800 individually-articulating cells
  • Redistributes pressure, reduces heat and skin moisture buildup
Non Shearing Surface

Shear Transfer Zone® Cover Design

Beyond its Geo-Matt® segmented top surface, an additional measure of shearing protection is provided by the silicone-coated, shear minimizing fabric bands located on the underside of its bi-directional stretch cover. This Shear Transfer Zone design helps:

  • Prevent heels, sacrum, and scapula from “digging into” surface
  • Glide” user back to original position following HOB elevation
  • Protect against damaging effects of micro shear, macro shear, and rotational (pivot-induced) shear
  • Provide patient stability by transferring shear to more shear-tolerant anchor points
SPAN Ultramax Shear Transfer Zones

Control Unit for Powered Therapy

  • Easy-to-use, easy-to-connect control unit
  • Push-button therapy selection with adjustable comfort setting
  • Alternating pressure and time autofirm
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Product Details

Downloadable Content

Brochure - English
Algorithme - Surface de Support - Français
Algorithm - Support Surfaces - English
Surfaces Matrix - English
User Manual - English
Specifications

Weight limit

350 lbs.

Mattress weight

20 lbs.

Control Unit weight

6.3 lbs., UL listed.

Warranty

18-months (all components)

Medicare Code

E0277 (Group II)

Product Codes

5875LR-29

APM² with digital control unit 75″L x 35″W x 7″H

5880LR-29

APM² with digital control unit` 80″L x 35″W x 7″H

5884LR-29

APM² with digital control unit 84″L x 35″W x 7″H

5900

Digital control

SAF5875-29

Safety Supreme 75″L x 35″W x 7″H center, 9”H side

SAF5880-29

Safety Supreme 80″L x 35″W x 7″H center, 9”H side

SAF5884-29

Safety Supreme 84″L x 35″W x 7″H center, 9”H side

Testimonials

Robert Brelock

"My wonderful wife who is now an octogenarian has been disabled for several years. About two years ago she could no longer ambulate and became bed bound. Even with watchful care she developed a bed sore (severe). An alternating pressure mattress was recommended and we were able to obtain a Span-America PressureGuard APM2. My wife showed significant improvement upon putting the mattress in use. Bed sores are always a concern for a bed bound patient, but using the alternating pressure mattress from Span America, APM2 has reduced our anxiety and fear over this matter.Thank you for an excellent product."

Marlisa Thompson, BSE | Administrator

"We had a resident who admitted with intention to die. He admitted from home with a Stage IV with tunneling. The area was so large you could fit an inverted cereal bowl inside the wound. From the time he was in our facility until the time he went home, he was on a PressureGuard APM2 Deluxe. When he left he was completely healed and was able to go back into the community. We have successfully healed three other Stage IV wounds in the past two years on the PressureGuard APM2."

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