Optima Prone

Prone-position air mattress · High to very high risk

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Optima Prone mattress overview

Product overview

Positioning: Optima Prone is a prone-position air mattress for acute care.

Intended patients: Suitable for patients at high to very high risk of pressure injury who require prone positioning and ventilation support.

Value proposition: As a prone-position pressure injury solution, Optima Prone combines automated shoulder elevation and whole-body offloading to streamline prone care while supporting consistent prevention.

Clinical context

  • ARDS accounts for roughly 10% of ICU admissions and a large share of in-hospital mortality; many patients need mechanical ventilation and prolonged hospital stays (often beyond four weeks).
  • Prone positioning ventilation (PPV) can rapidly improve oxygenation and outcomes in ARDS, reduce complications, and help avoid intubation in selected cases.
  • Conventional prone care —including frequent head repositioning and PI prevention —is labour intensive, increases injury risk for staff and patients, and consumes scarce resources.

How Optima Prone helps: Mechanical shoulder elevation supports single-caregiver head turning, while independently adjustable zones and a dedicated pressure-relief face pillow help deliver whole-body pressure injury prevention, improving workflow efficiency and quality of care.

Key features and benefits

01

Simplified head repositioning

Shoulder lift for head repositioning

Mechanical shoulder elevation lifts the shoulder girdle and creates space under the chin, reducing caregiver workload and the risk of kinking airway lines —enabling a single caregiver to reposition the head safely and efficiently.

02

Airway and line management

Routing for airway and infusion lines

Selected zones can be deflated to route and organise airway and infusion lines, helping prevent obstruction or displacement of blood lines and catheters and simplifying the clinical workflow.

03

Independent zone firmness

Manual zone adjustment controls

Caregivers inflate or deflate targeted zones using side-mounted controls to tune offloading where it is needed most. A supplied airflow tracking aid supports consistent technique and quality.

04

Protection for facial tissues

Proprietary face pillow design

The proprietary face pillow combines a soft contour surface (with ear cut-outs) over the air cells, with adjustable firmness, to minimise pressure and shear on the face and ears during prone positioning.

Specifications

Mattress dimensions (L × W × H) 78.7 × 31.5—5.4 × 8 in / 2000 × 800—00 × 203 mm
Mattress weight 30.8 lb / 14 kg
Maximum patient weight 550 lb / 250 kg
Pump dimensions (L × W × H) 13.4 × 6.5 × 10.2 in / 341 × 165 × 260 mm
Power supply 120—30 V / 50—0 Hz

Frequently asked questions

  • Does the system run automatic checks when I change modes?
    Yes. During mode transitions the system performs automated detection and status checks so caregivers can confirm the mattress is in a safe state before therapy continues.
  • How many cells should I deflate for each body region?
    Follow the product IFU for the recommended number of deflations for supine/prone head, trunk, calf, and heel zones. Staying within the recommended ranges helps balance offloading with support and stability.
  • What is Shoulder Lift Mode, and how long does it run?
    Shoulder Lift Mode elevates the shoulder region to create space for airway and line access and to support single-caregiver head repositioning. A typical cycle runs for about 10 minutes, after which the system can return to the programmed therapy profile according to device settings.
  • After a mode ends, does the mattress switch back to alternating pressure?
    Yes —when the timed mode completes, the system can automatically resume alternating pressure therapy as configured in your facility protocol (refer to the IFU for programmable options).
  • What if I deflate more cells than recommended?
    Excessive deflation may reduce support and stability. Return to the recommended profile and reassess the patient. If uncertainty persists, contact clinical support or biomedical services per hospital policy.
  • What happens during power loss or patient transport?
    On loss of mains power, follow emergency procedures in the IFU. For transport, use the dedicated transport mode; an optional battery pack can maintain operation for up to 6 hours depending on load and settings.
  • What material are the air cells made from?
    Air cells are manufactured from TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) for durability and compatibility with standard cleaning protocols described in the IFU.
  • Is the battery mandatory for transport?
    No. The battery is optional but recommended when intra-hospital transport may exceed available mains power or when prolonged backup is required.
  • Where can I find cleaning and disinfection guidance?
    Refer to the Instructions for Use (IFU) and hospital infection prevention policies. Use only approved cleaners compatible with TPU surfaces.