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Question posted by dbuckley67 on April 7th, 2023

Filling Mattress's

How long does it take to initially fill mattress

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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on April 7th, 2023 10:48 PM
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The Invacare MA500 is an alternating pressure mattress system designed to prevent and treat pressure ulcers. The time it takes to initially fill the mattress can vary depending on the user's weight, the ambient temperature, and the desired level of inflation.

However, on average, it can take approximately 15-20 minutes to initially fill the mattress. During this time, the mattress will inflate and adjust to the user's body shape, ensuring proper pressure distribution and support.

It's important to note that the mattress should be fully inflated before the user is placed on it. This will help prevent any unnecessary pressure points and ensure maximum comfort and support. Once the mattress is initially filled, it will continue to adjust and maintain optimal pressure throughout use.


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Answer #2: Posted by Aman25 on April 7th, 2023 11:03 PM
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The Invacare MA500 is a pressure relief mattress system designed to help prevent pressure ulcers in patients who are bedridden or have limited mobility. The time it takes to initially fill the mattress can vary depending on the user's weight and the pressure settings.

According to the manufacturer, it typically takes about 30 minutes to initially inflate the mattress to the recommended pressure setting. However, the time can be shorter or longer depending on various factors such as the patient's weight, the ambient temperature, and the initial pressure settings.

It's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions for filling the mattress, as overinflation or underinflation can affect the mattress's ability to provide effective pressure relief. Additionally, it's recommended to periodically check the pressure of the mattress and adjust it as needed to ensure optimal comfort and pressure relief for the patient.

Related Invacare MA500 Manual Pages

Owners Manual 1 - Page 1

... Damage Lighted cigarettes can cause a fire or other related hazards resulting in property damage or minor injury or both. Invacare® Safety Insert en Powered Mattress User Manual IenI Safety Symbols Signal words are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, provider or technical personnel before attempting...
Owners Manual 1 - Page 2

... supervise children, individuals with Invacare products. Risk of electrical shock: - WARNING! Invacare® Safety Insert DANGER! Use of the control unit. - Use ONLY Invacare rails, mattresses, bed extenders, other components. - Monitor patients with these conditions frequently. - DANGER! DO NOT use an extension cord. - DO NOT modify the product or any openings...
Owners Manual 1 - Page 3

...additional product safety information. - Locate and position the product in bed rail dimensions, mattress thickness, size or density could increase the risk of obstruction (i.e. Place product in ...explosion: - Risk Of Death, Injury Or Damage To avoid risk of such legislation. Health care professionals assigned to learn about the risks of pollutants, smoke or fumes, flammable anesthetics...
Owners Manual 1 - Page 3

... 12 13. Limited Warranty 17 The Purpose of this Manual....____ 5 3. Intended Users .... 5 6. Safety 4 2. Storage andHandling....... 12 Master Control Uni 12 Mattress: .12 12. Indications for Proper Use 8 Alarm Function 9 CPR Deflation______ 9 10. EMCRelated Notifications 13 14. Contents 1. Intended Use 5 4. Instructions for Use...
Owners Manual 1 - Page 5

... and routine maintenance of the microAIR® MAS00 Alternating Pressure Low Air Loss Mattress System. Intended Users Healthcare professionals or caregivers who are at risk of developing pressure...intended to the system. 3. &Caution ❖ The mattress system should always be used in accordance with your Institution's pressure care guidelines. ❖ Re-positioning of the patient is ...

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