Quadriplegic & Paraplegic Spinal Cord Injuries: Alternating Pressure Relief Mattress - Quadriplegic & Paraplegic Spinal Cord Injuries

Jump to content

Page 1 of 1
  • You cannot start a new topic
  • You cannot reply to this topic

Alternating Pressure Relief Mattress Air mattress Rate Topic: -----

#1 User is offline   Vern 

  • Newbie
  • Pip
  • Group: Members
  • Posts: 11
  • Joined: 06-November 09
  • Spinal Injury Level / Relationship:C4/5

Post icon  Posted 16 November 2009 - 07:15 PM

Hello, my air bubble overlay mattress is NOT giving enough presure relief. Has anyone had experince with air mattress? Im thinking about buying a Medline Supra CXC. aNY iDEAS?
Thanks
0

#2 User is offline   mcferguson 

  • Member
  • PipPip
  • Group: Members
  • Posts: 789
  • Joined: 05-August 09
  • Gender:Male
  • Country:San Antonio, TX, USA
  • Spinal Injury Level / Relationship:T5/6 Complete

Posted 16 November 2009 - 07:51 PM

I have an Effect 5000 (http://www.wheelsunl...effect5000.html) and it works well for me. It overlays my regular bed and can travel with me. The original pump went out after 6 months, but it was under warranty so it was replaced for free. The new pump has been working well for the last two months.
Future SCI Alumnus.
I don't want to dance in the rain, I want to soar above the storm. - Me
Ferguson Clan Motto: Dulcius Ex Asperis (Sweeter after difficulties)
0

#3 User is offline   edlee 

  • Advanced Member
  • PipPipPip
  • Group: Members
  • Posts: 3,728
  • Joined: 17-March 07
  • Gender:Male
  • Country:South Western Pa
  • Spinal Injury Level / Relationship:t-10 complete

Posted 16 November 2009 - 07:53 PM

I have a Medline Supra,,, I'm not sure of the model number. I used this type of mattress since my injury, five years ago,, and have been very happy with it. It's allowed me to heal up from a pressure sore on my tail bone and , I'm sure, helped prevent any more from forming.

Mine is on a hospital type bed, and the only problem I've had is when the power goes out it deflates. I keep a camping air mattress on hand as a backup. Put it right on top of the deflated Medline. Waking up the next morning to restored power is a trip,,,, eight inches higher,,,, that first transfer is ,,, interesting.

Shop around,, you will find some online stores cheaper than others,, by quite a lot sometimes.
ed
0

#4 User is offline   Vern 

  • Newbie
  • Pip
  • Group: Members
  • Posts: 11
  • Joined: 06-November 09
  • Spinal Injury Level / Relationship:C4/5

Posted 16 November 2009 - 08:03 PM

View Postedlee, on Nov 16 2009, 07:53 PM, said:

I have a Medline Supra,,, I'm not sure of the model number. I used this type of mattress since my injury, five years ago,, and have been very happy with it. It's allowed me to heal up from a pressure sore on my tail bone and , I'm sure, helped prevent any more from forming.

Mine is on a hospital type bed, and the only problem I've had is when the power goes out it deflates. I keep a camping air mattress on hand as a backup. Put it right on top of the deflated Medline. Waking up the next morning to restored power is a trip,,,, eight inches higher,,,, that first transfer is ,,, interesting.

Shop around,, you will find some online stores cheaper than others,, by quite a lot sometimes.
ed

Thanks Ed, my problem is also on my tail bone. This helps me alot. How long have you had your current mattress? Is the Co dependable?
Vern
0

Share this topic:


Page 1 of 1
  • You cannot start a new topic
  • You cannot reply to this topic

1 User(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users