Description
The Drive Med-Aire Melody Mattress System is a full mattress replacement that combines alternating pressure with low air loss: 20 deep air cells cycle every 10 minutes to keep pressure moving off vulnerable skin, while low air loss manages heat and moisture at the surface.
- Alternating pressure + low air loss – two therapies in one replacement system for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment support
- 20 individual 8 in air cells – deep cells for immersion; each removes easily for servicing
- Pillow feature – the head section stays stable for comfort
- 10-minute cycles or static mode – adjustable patient weight settings tune immersion and comfort
- Visual low-pressure alarm – alerts caregivers if pressure drops
- CPR valve – rapid deflation for emergency care
Combination Therapy for Skin Protection
The Med-Aire Melody replaces the bed's standard mattress entirely (it is not an overlay). Its 20 air cells, each 8 inches deep, inflate and deflate in a 10-minute alternating cycle so no single area of skin bears pressure for long, and the low air loss function circulates air to control the microclimate — the heat and moisture that break skin down. The control unit also offers a static mode for care tasks and adjustable patient weight settings so the surface can be tuned to the person on it. The removable nylon cover is fluid resistant, low shear, and vapor permeable, and the tubing disconnects with EZ Lock/Quick Release fittings. In the box: the mattress, the control unit, and the user manual. Capacity is 350 lb on a 35 by 80 inch surface.
Features and Benefits
Therapy Modes
- Alternating pressure – 10-minute cycles redistribute pressure across the body
- Low air loss – manages heat and moisture at the skin surface
- Static mode – holds the surface still for transfers and care
- Adjustable patient weight settings – tune firmness and immersion to the patient
Mattress Construction
- 20 removable air cells, 8 in deep – service or replace a single cell instead of the mattress
- Pillow feature – head stability and comfort
- Removable nylon cover – fluid resistant, low shear, vapor permeable
- EZ Lock/Quick Release tubing – disconnects quickly for cleaning and moves
Safety
- CPR valve – rapid mattress deflation in an emergency
- Visual low-pressure alarm – a clear alert if air pressure falls
Product Specifications
Dimensions and Fit
- Mattress Dimensions: 35 in wide × 80 in long × 8 in high (88.9 × 203.2 × 20.3 cm)
- Type: Mattress replacement system (not an overlay)
- Air Cells: 20 individual cells, 8 in deep
Control Unit
- Cycle Time: 10 minutes (alternating), plus static mode
- Air Output: 8 L/min
- Pressure Range: 30–60 mmHg
- Alarm: Visual low-pressure alarm
- Power: 120V / 60Hz
- Control Unit Size: 11 × 5.9 × 3.5 in (27.9 × 15 × 8.9 cm)
Capacity and Cover
- Weight Capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg)
- Cover: Removable nylon — fluid resistant, low shear, vapor permeable
- Warranty: 1 Year Limited
Setting up a care bed? Pair this system with one of our hospital beds sized for a 35 by 80 inch surface.
Why Choose the Drive Med-Aire Melody Mattress System
Choose the Med-Aire Melody if you need genuine combination therapy — alternating pressure and low air loss together — in the standard 35 by 80 inch hospital-bed size, without stepping up to a bariatric or digital system. The removable cells keep it serviceable for years, and the control unit stays simple: one dial, a static switch, and a clear low-pressure alarm.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this mattress system for?
People at risk of pressure ulcers — or already being treated for them — who spend most of the day in bed, at home or in long-term care. It supports patients up to 350 lb.
How do alternating pressure and low air loss work together?
Alternating pressure cycles air through the 20 cells every 10 minutes so pressure keeps moving off the skin. Low air loss lets a small, controlled flow of air manage heat and moisture at the surface. You can also switch to static mode, which holds the surface still for transfers and nursing care.
Does it have an audible alarm?
No — this model (14026) has a visual low-pressure alarm only. Drive makes a separate version with an added audible alarm (14026-A); this listing is the visual-alarm model.
What does the CPR valve do?
It deflates the mattress rapidly so the patient lies on a firm surface for CPR or emergency care.
What happens in a power outage?
The control unit stops cycling and the mattress slowly loses air. This model has no battery backup or foam base, so if power will be out for an extended period, move the patient to a firm surface and restart the system when power returns.
What bed does it fit?
Any bed with a 35 by 80 inch deck — the standard homecare hospital bed size. It replaces the mattress; do not place it on top of another mattress.
What warranty does it carry?
Drive covers the Med-Aire Melody system with a 1 Year Limited warranty.
