AFT – the Gold Standard in surfaces for patients with
non-healing Stage 3 or 4 pressure ulcers on the trunk
or pelvis – is a proven, reliable solution for home care.
• Utilization of AFT results in better outcomes and allows
agencies to reduce visits and increase healing rates.
• The HydroAire represents the best in AFT: Better
fluidization, quieter, creates less heat – the
entire surface fluidizes. It is suitable for mobile homes.
Product Features for Model 3000
•Adjustable height enhances patient mobility
•Modular design for easy in-home installation
•Breatheable GoreTex® sheets
•Dual blower design provides redundancy
in event of blower failure
•Adjustable Fluidization
•84” long x 39” wide; Height adjustable 26”–30”
•Variable heating temp 80º to 100º
•Remote Control to change parameters
•Bed Weight - empty 282 lbs.; w/ beads 1,122 lbs.
•Siderails are standard for safety
•Trapeze bar and stand available
•Works in conjunction with standard patient lifter
•Slant wedge available at varying angles
•Accessible blower assembly allows easier servicing
Typically patients with large refractory pressure wounds, posterior skin flaps or burn patients benefit from this therapy. In particular, patients who are unable to routinely turn themselves (parapeligics) will find this therapy beneficial in reducing and healing their pressure wounds. The HydroAire AFT bed is capable of taking on patients weighing up to 300 lbs. and typically patients as tall as 6’ 5” in heigth.The tub of the bed is filled with glass ceramic beads called microspheres and the beads actually compose the majority of the weight of the HydroAire AFT bed weighing approximately 900 lbs (bed weight without the beads is 221 lbs). The beads lie on top of a diffuser board. Blowers within the beds pedestals force air across the board and cause the beads to react like a liquid. This act is called fluidization.
Because AFT beds have such an effective way of reducing interface pressure, one of the side benefits of the bed is helping patients significantly reduce pain associated with pressure ulcers.A study by Günes ¹ in 2008, showed that 94.6% of patients with chronic pressure wounds experience significant pain attributed to their ulcers.” Then reference the study at the bottom of the page with the following:¹ A descriptive study of pressure ulcer pain. Günes UY. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2008 Feb;54(2):56-
Traditional air mattresses are not capable of keeping patients consistently below 32 mmHg or capillary closure. Improving capillary blood flow to the skin is the major advantage of air-fluidized therapy. This speeds growth of granulated tissue. In addition, secretions and exudates drain through the filter sheet, keeping the patient’s skin dry. The HydroAire AFT bed is able to keep patients at the lowest interface pressure which allows them the best environment for their wounds to heal.
