PressureGuard Span-Care Convertible Air Mattress – Non-Powered to Powered Therapy System
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Span America PressureGuard Span-Care Convertible Air Mattress
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Pressure relief that works without power — and upgrades to full therapy when you need it — the Span-Care Convertible provides effective pressure redistribution in non-powered mode, then converts to alternating pressure or lateral rotation therapy with the simple addition of a control unit.
The Span America PressureGuard Span-Care Convertible is a versatile therapeutic mattress built around Span America's proven Star Chamber air support system — air cylinders that remain constantly filled with air whether or not the surface is powered. This means the mattress is actively redistributing pressure and supporting skin integrity from the moment it is placed on the bed, with no pump required to begin helping the patient.
When the patient's condition requires a step up, the Span-Care Convertible upgrades instantly to powered alternating pressure or lateral rotation therapy with the addition of a control unit — no mattress replacement needed. This convertible design can save significantly on costly mattress rentals and gives care facilities genuine flexibility to match therapy to changing patient needs across an entire unit.
Who Is This Mattress Best For?
- Patients at risk for pressure injuries who need effective support from day one — even without a powered setup
- Care facilities looking to standardise mattresses across units with the flexibility to upgrade to powered therapy as needed
- Patients whose condition may escalate, where a non-powered surface today may need to become a powered surface tomorrow
- Home care and long-term care environments where cost-effective flexibility matters
- Bariatric patients — supports up to 500 lbs (standard model) and 700 lbs (42" wide model) in non-powered mode
Key Features at a Glance
- Star Chamber air support system — cylinders remain air-filled with or without power
- Head-to-foot air cylinder orientation for better weight distribution than standard side-to-side designs
- Geo-Matt style foam topper for pressure redistribution and microclimate management
- Converts to powered alternating pressure or lateral rotation with addition of control unit
- Air Diffusion Matrix layer provides continuous airflow to reduce moisture and maceration
- Heel Slope feature transfers load from heels to more shear-tolerant calves
- Shear Transfer Zones beneath heels, sacrum, and scapula minimise shear forces
- Available in 36", 39", and 42" widths and 80" or 84" lengths
- Medicare approved — E0373 (Group II) without control unit, E0277 (Group II) with control unit
- 5-year non-prorated mattress warranty / 2-year control unit warranty
Why Choose the Span-Care Convertible?
Most mattress systems force a binary choice — either a non-powered surface or a powered one. The Span-Care Convertible removes that limitation entirely. In non-powered mode it delivers genuine Star Chamber pressure redistribution — not just a foam mattress waiting to be powered up. In peer-reviewed studies, PressureGuard surfaces have outperformed traditional powered surfaces in wound healing through Stage IV ulcers, which means the non-powered version of this mattress is clinically meaningful in its own right.
When a patient's needs escalate, the transition to powered alternating pressure or lateral rotation therapy requires only the addition of a control unit — not a new mattress. For facilities managing multiple patients at different risk levels, this convertible approach can significantly reduce the cost and complexity of maintaining an appropriate therapy surface for every bed.
The breadth of available sizes — including 42" wide bariatric versions supporting up to 700 lbs — and Medicare approval for both powered and non-powered configurations make this a genuinely versatile clinical tool. Not sure if this is the right fit for your patient or facility? Call us at 866-218-0902 and we can help.
Key Specifications
- Therapy Type: Non-powered pressure redistribution — converts to alternating pressure or lateral rotation with control unit
- Air System: Star Chamber — head-to-foot air cylinders, constantly air-filled
- Top Surface: Geo-Matt style foam topper with Air Diffusion Matrix layer
- Sizes: 36", 39", or 42" W x 80" or 84" L x 7" H
- Weight Capacity: 500 lbs non-powered / 400 lbs powered (36" model) — 700 lbs non-powered / 600 lbs powered (42" model)
- Cover: Nylex — antimicrobial, fluid-proof, vapor permeable
- Medicare Approval: E0373 (Group II) without control unit — E0277 (Group II) with control unit
- Warranty: Mattress 5 years non-prorated / Control unit 2 years non-prorated
- Mattress Weight: Approximately 20 lbs
Compare Similar Systems
- PressureGuard Custom Care Convertible — Span America's premium convertible platform with Star Chamber and lateral rotation capability
- PressureGuard Easy Air — powered low air loss with alternating pressure for aggressive treatment through Stage IV
- PressureGuard Easy Air LR — full lateral rotation with low air loss for advanced repositioning therapy
View all Lateral Rotation Mattress Systems →
Helpful Guides
Comparing therapy options or not sure which system is right for your patient? These guides can help:
- Best Mattress for Bed Sores (2026) — Complete Guide to Pressure Relief Systems — compares every level of support from foam overlays to advanced therapy systems
- The Difference Between Lateral Rotation and Alternating Pressure Low Air Loss Mattresses — explains when each advanced therapy type is the right clinical choice
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- Mattress weight 20 lbs.
- Control Unit Weight 6.3 lbs.
- Mattress Warranty 5 Years, Non-prorated
- Control Unit Warranty 18 Months

