Patient support

An apparatus configured to support at least a portion of a body thereon, the apparatus comprising:

• a base portion including a plurality of zones, each zone having associated support characteristics, the base portion configured to provide a static support for the body;
• a pressure distribution layer supported by at least a first zone of the base portion, the pressure distribution layer including a spacing structure configured to provide air passage therethrough and to distribute pressure from the body over a greater area of the first zone;
• and
• a cover positioned between the pressure distribution layer and the portion of the body to be supported, the cover being coupled to a first source of air to provide air circulation through the pressure distribution layer.