The present invention refers to a cell for an inflatable mattress (10 100 200) adapted to be connected to an inflation and deflation system and adapted to lift a person. The cell comprises a main body (14 50 250) having a first volume. The main body (14 50 250) is connected to an inflation and deflation system.In addition, the present invention refers to an inflatable mattress (10 100 200) to be connected to an inflation and deflation system and adapted to lift a person, comprising at least one cell according to the invention.