Home Healthcare Shoppe Q&AAnswer
Jan 28, 2026 - 04:17 PM
Yes — you can place a urine/continence pad on top of the Med-Aire alternating pressure pad system, but how you do it matters to protect the mattress and maintain proper function.
Here’s the safe way to do it:
Place a specialized absorbent overlay or protector over the alternating pressure pad, not directly underneath it.
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Use a waterproof bed protector or specialty mattress protector designed for use with pressure relief surfaces.
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These protectors sit between your sheets and the alternating pad, so any liquid is absorbed without damaging the vinyl pad underneath.
This preserves the integrity of the pump and air cells, which are not designed to get wet.
A standard disposable urine pad placed directly on top may trap moisture against the pad and could shorten the life of the mattress overlay.
