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product_id: 1627341
title: "Drive Medical Med-Aire Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System - Alternating Pressure - Pressure Redistribution Mattress - Moisture Wicking Cover - Home or Facility Use"
brand: "drive medical"
price: "A$2465"
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# Continuous low air loss technology Audio-visual alarm & auto pressure monitoring 20 replaceable 8-inch air cells Drive Medical Med-Aire Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System - Alternating Pressure - Pressure Redistribution Mattress - Moisture Wicking Cover - Home or Facility Use

**Brand:** drive medical
**Price:** A$2465
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Drive Medical Med-Aire Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System - Alternating Pressure - Pressure Redistribution Mattress - Moisture Wicking Cover - Home or Facility Use by drive medical
- **How much does it cost?** A$2465 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- drive medical enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted drive medical brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable & Reliable:** Made in the USA with a robust pump delivering 8L/min airflow, supporting up to 350 lbs with standard bed compatibility.
- • **Smart Safety Alerts:** Integrated audio-visual alarms and automatic pressure monitoring keep caregivers instantly informed.
- • **Customizable Comfort:** 20 individual air cells with built-in pillow ensure optimal immersion and head stability.
- • **Targeted Pressure Relief:** Alternating pressure and low air loss combine to minimize bedsores and maximize comfort.
- • **Breathable & Protective Cover:** Vapor permeable, fluid-resistant, and low shear surface reduces moisture, friction, and heat buildup.

## Overview

The Med-Aire Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System by Drive Medical is a clinically designed therapeutic mattress featuring 20 individually replaceable air cells and continuous low air loss technology. It delivers advanced pressure redistribution and moisture control to prevent pressure ulcers, while its breathable, fluid-resistant cover enhances skin protection. Equipped with smart alarms and automatic pressure monitoring, this durable system supports up to 350 lbs and fits standard beds, making it ideal for home care and long-term rehabilitation settings.

## Description

The Drive Med-Aire Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System is designed to deliver effective pressure management and enhanced comfort for anyone requiring advanced therapeutic support. Ideal for home care, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings, this system combines alternating pressure therapy with low air loss technology to help reduce the risk of pressure ulcers while supporting a more comfortable rest environment. By continuously cycling air through the mattress’s internal chambers, the system works to redistribute weight and maintain a cooler surface against the skin. Featuring 20 individually replaceable 8-inch air cells, the mattress provides consistent immersion and envelopment, helping reduce peak pressure points and enhancing overall comfort. A built-in pillow at the head section offers improved alignment and comfort, making the mattress suitable for extended use. The removable four-way stretch polyurethane cover is fluid resistant, low shear, and vapor permeable, helping protect the skin from friction and moisture while allowing heat to dissipate more efficiently. The included pump delivers a steady 8 liters of air per minute, and its alternating cycle time of 10 minutes helps promote regular stimulation of the skin and underlying tissues. With a weight capacity of 350 lb and compatibility with standard bed dimensions, this mattress replacement system offers reliable support. Founded in 2000, Drive Medical has rapidly become a leading manufacturer of durable medical equipment with offices throughout the world. With the 2015 acquisition of DeVilbiss Healthcare, an innovator in respiratory care since 1888, we expanded to include a full line of reliable oxygen and respiratory products used in more than 100 countries. Our name, Drive Medical, reflects both our dynamic, forward-moving spirit as well as this long legacy of supporting lives.

Review: Great mattress, comfortable to my Mom, makes moving her in bed very easy, as the mattress has a no shear type cover. - Purchased this mattress for my Mom who has been bedbound for over 2 1/2 years now. Prior to this purchase, we had the alternating pressure overlay mattress from Drive. In fact, we had gone through more than 3 sets of those overlays. They worked just fine to prevent bedsores. But she still complained about "her bed" not being comfortable, even on the lowest setting. I lay on her bed several times, when she was up in the chair and she was right about it not being all that comfortable. The individual air pockets inflate and deflate as intended, but it does feel as if a ball is rising up under you as it inflates. And when it is under certain spots on your body, it can be hurtful for just a couple of minutes. Not painful, just hurts some. Last week, the pump was starting to make a clicking noise, as it has done in the past, when it was going out, so I went online to get a replacement setup. Found this instead, and at a good price with an 18 month warranty. I worked as a nurse for over 37 years, so have used this type of mattress in the hospital with good results. There is a more expensive one, that holds the air for 24 hours of power loss, but since I am not planning on throwing out Moms' old mattress and foam covering, this should be fine. Mom loves this mattress. Said it feels great to her on the lowest pressure setting. I am using a thick blanket and a 4 inch memory foam topper on the bedsprings with this mattress on top. You need something over those springs before you use this mattress so you don't accidentally puncture it. One problem with this mattress, cannot get a sheet on it if it is tied down to the movable parts of the hospital bed, and that is the only way you can tie it. So, we are using on top of the mattress, a disposable waterproof pad, then a ripstop nylon covering which is waterproof, that is 9 feet long and 60 inches wide. On top of that we have a velour covering the same size. I know, that sounds like it is way big, but she cannot move herself at all and when she is raised up in the bed, she will slide down to the foot, no matter what sheet is under her. The mattress cover is slick and the ripstop nylon is slick, which helps me to move her in bed. I always have the rails up, don't want her to fall out of bed. Having extra fabric under her, hanging over the foot of the bed, means that I won't be pulling it out from under her when I move her up in bed by myself, as I do stand at the head of the bed and pull the sheets under her and not under her arms. I will try to post a picture later.....might be easier to understand in a picture. Sept 2nd update The ripstock nylon is similar to the slide sheet sold here on desertcart. I bought 2 of those in the past and they are expensive. The nylon fabric mentioned in the above review was purchased by the yard elsewhere, trimmed side to side with pinking shears, so no sewing necessary. It is 60 inches wide and the same fabric used to waterproof outdoor gear, like tents and jackets. Very thin, sheer type fabric and really strong, can't tear it at all. And it is a more reasonable price than the slide sheets. You need 2 layers under the person, so one slides over the other, or in the case of this mattress, which has a nylon cover, one layer is all you need.
Review: Fantastic value, good product - Incredibly easy to set up. Everything comes in a single box which isn't heavy at all. Works well. Whatever you do, choose a mattress with "low air loss" -- do not buy a mattress that ONLY offers alternating pressure! There is good evidence from studies that "low air loss" mattresses help prevent and heal bed sores, but no good evidence for alternating pressure. This one has both. you can disable the alternating pressure if you like) The low air loss on this mattress is CONTINUOUS, which is a good thing! Some other mattresses (such as several from invacare) have low air loss that is only "on demand" -- you have to push a button which then only activates it for perhaps 20 minutes. I believe continuous low air loss is sure to work more effectively. The noise is perhaps twice as loud as a big aquarium pump. I found I could eliminate much of the noise if I paid careful attention to the hose connector where it plugs into the pump, a slight gap will makes a loud hissing noise. Press it in well, or tie it if you have to, and no problem. There also are some vibrations generated that propagate through the bed frame, but aren't felt by the patient unless they lean on a rail. If you had absolutely no other noise generating devices you still might be annoyed by it, but I'm managing to sleep fine in the same room. What is low air loss? There are zillions of tiny holes on the mattress constantly emitting small amounts of air, which prevents and heals bed sores by keeping skin cool and dry. In order for a low air loss mattress to effectively prevent bed sores, you need to minimize the amount of material between the patient and mattress! That means ideally a thin cotton sheet only, or even no sheet and only underpad if there is an existing sore. I'm also using a thin disposable bed pad, and looking to buy a variety specially designed to breathe well for this purpose. Update: Am using kendall "maxiflo", specially designed for low air loss matresses -- good results. In the event of a power outage, the mattress would eventually deflate creating an uncomfortable and unsafe surface, so that's something to think about. It'd probably be ok for a bit, but I have a foam mattress I can swap in if we get stuck with a long outage. Haven't been through it yet. Update: I bought a yamaha 2000 backup generator converted to run on propane, enough to keep refrigerator going too. Other recommendations for bed sore prevention: Baza Perineal Lotion after regular changes (moisture barrier). Sage "prevalon" heel protector (heel & tailbone are 2 most common bed sores) For bed sore treatment: xenaderm ointment (prescription only). Keep pressure off, regular turns every 2 hours, cool & dry. Low air loss is no substitute for regular turns but does really help

## Features

- Polycarbonate
- Made in USA and Imported
- Pressure Relief Support: The Drive Mattress Replacement System supports comfort through targeted care, minimizing air loss and alternating pressure using pump systems
- Optimal Immersion & Stability: This mattress offers an individual air cell design with 20 replaceable 8-inch bladders and a built-in pillow feature for enhanced head stability and comfort
- Protective & Breathable Surface: This Drive mattress includes a vapor permeable cover paired with shear friction reduction properties to help reduce moisture, friction, and heat buildup
- Safer, Reliable Operation: This reliable system features an audio visual alarm system and automatic pressure monitoring to alert caregivers of low pressure and maintain consistent support
- Enhancing Lives: Our mission at Drive Medical is to lead the world with innovative healthcare solutions that enhance lives

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B002VWKO9W |
| Best Sellers Rank | #67,583 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #3 in Medical Mattresses #8 in Pressure Mattresses & Pumps #3,399 in Sales & Deals |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (836) |
| Date First Available  | June 23, 2006 |
| Department  | unisex-adult |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 14027 |
| Manufacturer  | Drive Medical |
| Product Dimensions  | 21.8 x 20.8 x 14.6 inches; 3.79 Pounds |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Drive Medical
- **Color:** Dark Purple
- **Fabric Type:** Polycarbonate
- **Size:** 1 Count (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** Moisture-Wicking

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this mattress come with the air pump for the price of 340.75 or does the pump cost extra?**
A: It is all included. Excellent quality mattress. I live in Newfoundland and was given a quote from a nursing home for a similar quality air mattress for over $5000. The staff couldn't believe the price I paid for the quality of mattress I received. Highly recommended!

**Q: How about punctures? My cats could be a problem.**
A: You can find replacement air bladders at www.drivemedical.com as 14027-CELL for the standard cell, and 14027-CELL 1 for the ventilated one.

**Q: Can this or any other system work on a larger bed.  We have a Cal King bed and would like this on just one side for my wife.**
A: I just bought a drive medical bed for my wife. we had purchased a $2300 Doller king matress from costo on sale in sept 2013. the sample was fabulus that we tryed. but the matress never lived up to the store sample. we had a drive medical bed that we puchased from a frend as a gust bed. so I inflated it and put it on my side of our bed. to test the comfort differance wow! what was promested from costo I discoverd in this bed. My thought since I will not be satisfide with anythng less can i put two to gether and make one bed? I orderd a new drive medical bed and we sent the $2300. bed back to costco. we have a platform bed base king size. so both drive medical bed are side by side held to gether with a Master Lock 3060DAT 12-Foot-by-1-inch Lashing Strap, 2-Pack to hold the two seprate beds together. because my wife is in so much pain I decided to add a matress topper to the bed.Sleep Joy® 2" Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper made with Biofresh®, 5-year Warranty, King I know that the king topper is 74" x 80"  the air bed together is 69" x 80" . I put the toper on the air bed and the king mattress cover and the fitted king sheet. everything worked. just the extra softness that my wife needed because of hypersenativeity to pressure point pain. the plus benafit my wife sleeps hot so the airbed and the topper keeps you cool. there are other pluses the added 2" adds more suport to get in and out of bed. the sofness of the toper gives extra comfort untill the airbed starts cycaling from firm to softer. we have tryed every sleep system ,sleep number, craftmadic, costco, sent all back because they failed to be the right choice. Not sleeping sucks so you can undersand if I am a big sceptic when it comes to sleep promeses that are unfufilled. All this can be sent back though amazon if your not happy. I think I have found the perfect solution for my wife and I. I hope this is usefull imformation.

**Q: The "Photo" shows the Mattress with a Cover And the Pump.  Are all 3 included ?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great mattress, comfortable to my Mom, makes moving her in bed very easy, as the mattress has a no shear type cover.
*by L***E on August 17, 2015*

Purchased this mattress for my Mom who has been bedbound for over 2 1/2 years now. Prior to this purchase, we had the alternating pressure overlay mattress from Drive. In fact, we had gone through more than 3 sets of those overlays. They worked just fine to prevent bedsores. But she still complained about "her bed" not being comfortable, even on the lowest setting. I lay on her bed several times, when she was up in the chair and she was right about it not being all that comfortable. The individual air pockets inflate and deflate as intended, but it does feel as if a ball is rising up under you as it inflates. And when it is under certain spots on your body, it can be hurtful for just a couple of minutes. Not painful, just hurts some. Last week, the pump was starting to make a clicking noise, as it has done in the past, when it was going out, so I went online to get a replacement setup. Found this instead, and at a good price with an 18 month warranty. I worked as a nurse for over 37 years, so have used this type of mattress in the hospital with good results. There is a more expensive one, that holds the air for 24 hours of power loss, but since I am not planning on throwing out Moms' old mattress and foam covering, this should be fine. Mom loves this mattress. Said it feels great to her on the lowest pressure setting. I am using a thick blanket and a 4 inch memory foam topper on the bedsprings with this mattress on top. You need something over those springs before you use this mattress so you don't accidentally puncture it. One problem with this mattress, cannot get a sheet on it if it is tied down to the movable parts of the hospital bed, and that is the only way you can tie it. So, we are using on top of the mattress, a disposable waterproof pad, then a ripstop nylon covering which is waterproof, that is 9 feet long and 60 inches wide. On top of that we have a velour covering the same size. I know, that sounds like it is way big, but she cannot move herself at all and when she is raised up in the bed, she will slide down to the foot, no matter what sheet is under her. The mattress cover is slick and the ripstop nylon is slick, which helps me to move her in bed. I always have the rails up, don't want her to fall out of bed. Having extra fabric under her, hanging over the foot of the bed, means that I won't be pulling it out from under her when I move her up in bed by myself, as I do stand at the head of the bed and pull the sheets under her and not under her arms. I will try to post a picture later.....might be easier to understand in a picture. Sept 2nd update The ripstock nylon is similar to the slide sheet sold here on amazon. I bought 2 of those in the past and they are expensive. The nylon fabric mentioned in the above review was purchased by the yard elsewhere, trimmed side to side with pinking shears, so no sewing necessary. It is 60 inches wide and the same fabric used to waterproof outdoor gear, like tents and jackets. Very thin, sheer type fabric and really strong, can't tear it at all. And it is a more reasonable price than the slide sheets. You need 2 layers under the person, so one slides over the other, or in the case of this mattress, which has a nylon cover, one layer is all you need.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic value, good product
*by M***E on October 28, 2011*

Incredibly easy to set up. Everything comes in a single box which isn't heavy at all. Works well. Whatever you do, choose a mattress with "low air loss" -- do not buy a mattress that ONLY offers alternating pressure! There is good evidence from studies that "low air loss" mattresses help prevent and heal bed sores, but no good evidence for alternating pressure. This one has both. you can disable the alternating pressure if you like) The low air loss on this mattress is CONTINUOUS, which is a good thing! Some other mattresses (such as several from invacare) have low air loss that is only "on demand" -- you have to push a button which then only activates it for perhaps 20 minutes. I believe continuous low air loss is sure to work more effectively. The noise is perhaps twice as loud as a big aquarium pump. I found I could eliminate much of the noise if I paid careful attention to the hose connector where it plugs into the pump, a slight gap will makes a loud hissing noise. Press it in well, or tie it if you have to, and no problem. There also are some vibrations generated that propagate through the bed frame, but aren't felt by the patient unless they lean on a rail. If you had absolutely no other noise generating devices you still might be annoyed by it, but I'm managing to sleep fine in the same room. What is low air loss? There are zillions of tiny holes on the mattress constantly emitting small amounts of air, which prevents and heals bed sores by keeping skin cool and dry. In order for a low air loss mattress to effectively prevent bed sores, you need to minimize the amount of material between the patient and mattress! That means ideally a thin cotton sheet only, or even no sheet and only underpad if there is an existing sore. I'm also using a thin disposable bed pad, and looking to buy a variety specially designed to breathe well for this purpose. Update: Am using kendall "maxiflo", specially designed for low air loss matresses -- good results. In the event of a power outage, the mattress would eventually deflate creating an uncomfortable and unsafe surface, so that's something to think about. It'd probably be ok for a bit, but I have a foam mattress I can swap in if we get stuck with a long outage. Haven't been through it yet. Update: I bought a yamaha 2000 backup generator converted to run on propane, enough to keep refrigerator going too. Other recommendations for bed sore prevention: Baza Perineal Lotion after regular changes (moisture barrier). Sage "prevalon" heel protector (heel & tailbone are 2 most common bed sores) For bed sore treatment: xenaderm ointment (prescription only). Keep pressure off, regular turns every 2 hours, cool & dry. Low air loss is no substitute for regular turns but does really help

### ⭐ Very poor quality.
*by A***R on April 16, 2025*

Very poor quality! Do not buy this mattress. The alternating pressure stopped working on the first mattress we ordered after 10 days. We ordered a replacement and the alternating pressure never worked. Plus Amazon required us to box and return both which is very difficult to do once air has been in the mattress. And the manufacturer never responded to my attempts to do any troubleshooting.

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