Description
PressureGuard Bariatric APM is a powered therapeutic support surface from Span-America for long-term care, acute care and home care settings managing pressure injury risk. It is built for bariatric care, with an air system that alternates weight-bearing across the surface in ten-minute cycles under a Geo-Matt top surface.
- Gentle and effective pressure changes
- Customizable firmness and time settings
- PressureGuard design: stability, safety, anti-shearing
- 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
PressureGuard Bariatric APM for Long-term care
The PressureGuard Bariatric APM is part of the Span-America patient care line sold through MedicalEx for long-term care, acute care and home care settings managing pressure injury risk. Its design is built for bariatric care, with an air system that alternates weight-bearing across the surface in ten-minute cycles under a Geo-Matt top surface. This product is offered in 8 configurations, covering 80 x 42 in through 48 x 80 in, each sold exactly as listed. Every configuration carries the manufacturer's own SKU, and the packaging in the listing is the packaging the product ships in. Covered under the manufacturer's warranty: Mattress (Core): 3 Years Cover/Coverlet: 2 Years Control Unit: 18 months.
Features and Benefits
Design and Performance
It is built for bariatric care, with an air system that alternates weight-bearing across the surface in ten-minute cycles under a Geo-Matt top surface. Selection starts with its 750 lbs rated capacity, matched to the user and the setting.
- Gentle and effective pressure changes
- Customizable firmness and time settings
- PressureGuard design: stability, safety, anti-shearing
Fit and Configuration
Configurations are the manufacturer's own for this family, from 80 x 42 in to 48 x 80 in, listed in full so the right build is chosen the first time. Packaging follows the listing exactly, with no substitutions.
- 8 configurations: 80 x 42 in, 80 x 42 in, Mattress Only, 80 x 42 in, Fire Retardant, 80 x 54 in, Fire Retardant, 84 x 42 in, Mattress, Pressure Guard Apm Air
- Sold as listed, in the manufacturer's packaging
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Product Type, Powered Therapeutic Support Surface
- Brand, Span-America
- Manufacturer, Span-America Medical Systems, a Savaria Patient Care company
- Sizes, 80 x 42 in, 80 x 42 in, Mattress Only, 80 x 42 in, Fire Retardant, 80 x 54 in, Fire Retardant, 84 x 42 in, Mattress, Pressure Guard Apm Air, 84 x 48 in, 48 x 80 in
- Weight Capacity, 750 lbs
- Medicare Code, E0277 (Group II) Product Codes AP804
- SKUs, 89161, 49444, AP8042-29, AP8054-29, AP8442-29, AP8048-29, AP8448-29, SPA-48557 (MPN 48557)
- Sold As, EA/1
- Warranty, Mattress (Core): 3 Years Cover/Coverlet: 2 Years Control Unit: 18 months
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Why Choose the PressureGuard Bariatric APM?
This support surface is the manufacturer-backed option in its category, offered in the 8 configurations the manufacturer lists for the family, here 80 x 42 in. It is offered in 8 configurations, from 80 x 42 in to 48 x 80 in, so the setting it will work in can be matched without forcing a fit.
- Therapy plus stability – powered therapy with an edge that stays firm for transfers – residents get treatment without giving up safe bed exits (80 x 42 in to 48 x 80 in)
- Cover built for real disinfection – the LifeSpan cover resists bleach breakdown – the surface survives facility cleaning protocols longer (8 configurations here)
- One surface across acuity – configurations cover alternating, rotation and reactive care – facilities standardize on one family across units (sold as EA/1, first SKU 89161, 8 configurations)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this surface manage pressure?
This surface is built for bariatric care, with an air system that alternates weight-bearing across the surface in ten-minute cycles under a Geo-Matt top surface. The powered system cycles loading so no single area carries pressure continuously across its 8 configurations, and the top surface limits shear while the system runs.
What is included with the mattress?
The mattress is supplied as listed for the selected configuration, starting with 80 x 42 in. Configurations noted as mattress only are the surface without a control unit, and configurations noted with a control unit include the pump for powered therapy, across the 8 configurations offered here.
What sizes or configurations are available?
It is offered in 8 configurations: 80 x 42 in, 80 x 42 in, Mattress Only, 80 x 42 in, Fire Retardant, 80 x 54 in, Fire Retardant, 84 x 42 in, Mattress, Pressure Guard Apm Air, 84 x 48 in, 48 x 80 in. Each configuration is sold as listed, and the price shown is for the configuration selected.
How is this product packaged?
The 80 x 42 in configuration (SKU 89161) is sold as EA/1, and every configuration here carries its own listed packaging. The price applies to the package as listed, and the packaging is not split or repacked.
What is the weight capacity?
The manufacturer rates this support surface at 750 lbs, across the 80 x 42 in to 48 x 80 in configurations. Working within the 750 lbs rating is part of using this support surface as the manufacturer designed it.
What warranty covers this product?
Covered under the manufacturer's warranty: Mattress (Core): 3 Years Cover/Coverlet: 2 Years Control Unit: 18 months. Warranty service runs through the manufacturer, with the purchase record identifying the unit.
Who should I contact with questions before ordering?
Contact MedicalEx with the configuration or SKU you are considering and the setting it will be used in. We can confirm the configuration details against the manufacturer's presentation before the order is placed.
