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Pressure Mattress Air Filled Section

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item falls under the Capital budget and is used for the Rental of Assistive Technology. It specifically covers the rental of a Pressure Reduction Mattress with Air Filled Sections, corresponding to Registration Group 0103 (Assistive Products for Respiration Support, which is often used for other complex health-related AT).

This line item is intended to fund the temporary use of a high-level, dynamic pressure care mattress, often referred to as an Alternating Pressure Mattress. These systems use a pump to cyclically inflate and deflate different air sections within the mattress. This automated movement constantly changes the pressure points on the participant's body, which is critical for:

Treating Existing Pressure Injuries: Providing the optimal surface to promote healing for individuals with Stage 3 or 4 pressure wounds.

Preventing Severe Pressure Injuries: Offering the highest level of preventative care for participants who have severely limited mobility, high-risk clinical factors, or are confined to bed for long periods.

Rental is typically the mechanism for accessing this equipment when:

Urgent Clinical Need: The mattress is needed immediately to manage an acute health event or rapid deterioration.

Short-Term Requirement: The need for this complex pressure management is temporary (e.g., during a recovery period or while awaiting delivery of a permanent item).

The rental ensures timely, clinically-appropriate pressure management to safeguard the participant's skin integrity, health, and well-being.