Description
PressureGuard Protocol 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 the protocol surface for facilities running a standardized pressure-injury prevention program across a bed fleet.
- Available raised perimeter models add an extra measure of safety by helping to prompt the user away from edge of bed
- Wipes clean in place with standard hospital-grade cleaners
- Zippered, machine-launderable (air dry)
- Directs constant stream of air
- Sweeps away moisture vapor before it can re-form as liquid
- Head-to-foot air cylinder orientation optimizes pressure redistribution
PressureGuard Protocol for Long-term care
The PressureGuard Protocol 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 the protocol surface for facilities running a standardized pressure-injury prevention program across a bed fleet. This product is offered in 4 configurations, covering Mattress, Pressure Guard W/Raised Perimeter, Raised Perimeter through 80 x 42 in, with Control Unit, each sold exactly as listed. The 4 configurations here use the manufacturer's own SKUs, and each ships in the packaging named in its listing. Covered under the manufacturer's warranty: Mattress (Core): 3 Years Cover/Coverlet: 2 Years Control Unit: 18 months Mattress Weight 22 lbs.
Features and Benefits
Design and Performance
It is the protocol surface for facilities running a standardized pressure-injury prevention program across a bed fleet. The manufacturer rates this support surface at 400 lbs and that rating frames how it is selected for a user.
- Available raised perimeter models add an extra measure of safety by helping to prompt the user away from edge of bed
- Wipes clean in place with standard hospital-grade cleaners
- Zippered, machine-launderable (air dry)
Fit and Configuration
The range runs from Mattress, Pressure Guard W/Raised Perimeter, Raised Perimeter to 80 x 42 in, with Control Unit, the manufacturer's own configurations for this family. Each is listed in full, and packaging follows the listing exactly.
- 4 configurations: Mattress, Pressure Guard W/Raised Perimeter, Raised Perimeter, Mattress, Platinum Pressureguard Protocol, 84 x 35 in, 80 x 42 in, with Control Unit
- 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, Mattress, Pressure Guard W/Raised Perimeter, Raised Perimeter, Mattress, Platinum Pressureguard Protocol, 84 x 35 in, 80 x 42 in, with Control Unit
- Weight Capacity, 400 lbs
- SKUs, M72235, M69212, 69212, SPA-72235 (MPN 72235)
- Sold As, EA/1
- Warranty, Mattress (Core): 3 Years Cover/Coverlet: 2 Years Control Unit: 18 months Mattress Weight 22 lbs. UL listed Yes
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Why Choose the PressureGuard Protocol?
This support surface is the manufacturer-backed option in its category, offered in the 4 configurations the manufacturer lists for the family, here Mattress, Pressure Guard W/Raised Perimeter, Raised Perimeter. The manufacturer rates it at 400 lbs, and the 4 configurations here cover the range this family serves.
- Therapy plus stability – powered therapy with an edge that stays firm for transfers – residents get treatment without giving up safe bed exits (Mattress, Pressure Guard W/Raised Perimeter, Raised Perimeter to 80 x 42 in, with Control Unit)
- Cover built for real disinfection – the LifeSpan cover resists bleach breakdown – the surface survives facility cleaning protocols longer (4 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 M72235, 4 configurations)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this surface manage pressure?
This surface is the protocol surface for facilities running a standardized pressure-injury prevention program across a bed fleet. The powered system cycles loading so no single area carries pressure continuously across its 4 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 Mattress, Pressure Guard W/Raised Perimeter, Raised Perimeter. 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 4 configurations offered here.
What sizes or configurations are available?
It is offered in 4 configurations: Mattress, Pressure Guard W/Raised Perimeter, Raised Perimeter, Mattress, Platinum Pressureguard Protocol, 84 x 35 in, 80 x 42 in, with Control Unit. The price shown follows the configuration selected, and each is sold exactly as listed.
How is this product packaged?
The Mattress, Pressure Guard W/Raised Perimeter, Raised Perimeter configuration (SKU M72235) 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 400 lbs, across the Mattress, Pressure Guard W/Raised Perimeter, Raised Perimeter to 80 x 42 in, with Control Unit configurations. Staying within the rated 400 lbs keeps the support and performance this support surface was designed to deliver.
What warranty covers this product?
Covered under the manufacturer's warranty: Mattress (Core): 3 Years Cover/Coverlet: 2 Years Control Unit: 18 months Mattress Weight 22 lbs. UL listed Yes. Keep the purchase documentation with the product file so a claim can be matched to the unit in service.
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.
