Immersion

Immersion is the ability of a therapeutic support surface to allow the body to sink into the mattress in a controlled manner so that the patient’s weight is distributed over a larger surface area. By increasing the contact area between the patient and the mattress, immersion helps reduce concentrated pressure on vulnerable bony prominences such as the sacrum, coccyx, hips, shoulders, and heels.

For patients with Stage III, Stage IV, and unstageable pressure injuries, reducing peak interface pressure is critical because excessive localized pressure can further restrict blood flow, damage tissue, and delay healing. A surface with effective immersion helps minimize these high-pressure points while improving patient comfort and stability.

Pro-Daptive™ SensorCell™ provides advanced immersion therapy through its adaptive floatation technology and independently responsive SensorCell™ design. Similar to Air Fluidized Therapy (AFT), Pro-Daptive™ allows the patient to immerse into the support surface to maximize pressure redistribution and reduce localized tissue loading. However, unlike traditional AFT systems that provide generalized immersion without targeted pressure control, Pro-Daptive™ continuously adapts to the patient’s unique body shape, positioning, and clinical pressure redistribution needs in real time, delivering both immersion and customizable therapeutic support.

The system allows the patient to gently settle into the support surface while maintaining proper therapeutic support and alignment. This controlled immersion helps:

• Redistribute pressure more evenly across the body
• Reduce concentrated tissue loading
• Minimize shear and friction forces
• Improve envelopment around vulnerable anatomy
• Enhance patient comfort and stability
• Support blood flow and tissue perfusion

Pro-Daptive™ combines immersion with customizable pressure redistribution and adaptive support, creating a therapeutic environment that helps protect compromised tissue while supporting the healing of advanced pressure injuries. The result is a more clinically responsive surface that addresses the limitations commonly found in traditional Group II alternating pressure mattresses and conventional Air Fluidized Therapy systems.