Rhythm Healthcare SoftCaire EC 5-Inch Air Plus 3-Inch Foam Base Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System

Rhythm Healthcare SoftCaire EC System: Integrated 8-Inch Air and Foam Support Surface for Advanced Wound Management

The Rhythm Healthcare SoftCaire EC 5-Inch Air Plus 3-Inch Foam Base Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System is a clinical-grade, specialized therapeutic support surface engineered for the prevention, treatment, and clinical management of advanced pressure ulcers. Developed to meet the strict protocols of long-term care facilities, acute care hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, and complex home care settings, this Group 2 medical support surface maximizes capillary tissue perfusion while offering full protection against accidental bottoming-out.

The structural core of the SoftCaire EC utilizes a dual-layer hybrid safety architecture. The top tier features an array of 17 individual 5-inch deep air bladders that operate on a continuous 10-minute mechanical cycle, dynamically shifting weight distribution to alleviate pressure from prominent bony prominences. Directly underneath these air bladders lies an integrated 3-inch high-density foam base layer. This crucial safety core ensures that if a power outage or structural pump disconnect occurs, the patient remains safely supported on a thick foam layer rather than striking the underlying steel bed frame.

Key Benefits:

• Hybrid Air and Foam Protection: Pairs an active 5-inch alternating air bladder cell matrix with a 3-inch high-density static foam safety base to prevent bottoming out during power failures.
• Continuous Pressure Redistribution: Automatically cycles air volume across an alternating A/B cell pattern every 10 minutes to stimulate peripheral circulation in ischemia-prone tissues.
• Integrated Low Air Loss Technology: Utilizes high-efficiency air loss pathways to continuously regulate the patient's skin microclimate, significantly reducing heat and sweat buildup.
• Rapid CPR Deflation Control: Outfitted with an easy-to-locate, single-pull emergency CPR valve that dumps air within seconds to provide a stable plane for cardiac chest compressions.
• Sanitation-Compliant Quilted Cover: Protected by a premium, fluid-resistant, low-friction nylon/polyurethane jacket that detaches fully via zipper for high-temperature laundering.

Specifications:

• Brand: Rhythm Healthcare
• Product Line: SoftCaire EC Series
• Total Mattress Thickness: 8 Inches (5-Inch Air Bladders over a 3-Inch Foam Base)
• Physical Dimensions: 80" L x 35.4" W x 8" H (Fits standard facility medical bed frames)
• Weight Capacity Support: 350 lbs
• Air Cell Array: 17 Individual modular air cells (including static pillow head zone)
• Pump Flow Output: 8 to 9 Liters Per Minute (LPM)
• Pressure Variance Range: 30 mmHg to 60 mmHg (Adjustable via manual analog weight dial)
• Cycle Timing: 10-Minute alternating duration
• Cover Material: Vapor-permeable, low-shear, fluid-proof quilted Nylon/Polyurethane with zip enclosure
• Insurance Billing Code: HCPCS Group 2 Medical Support Surface - E0277