Arjohuntleigh Bari-Breeze, User Manual

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2. Clinical Applications
Indications The
Bari-Breeze
system is indicated for patients
weighing between 22-455Kgs (50-1000 lbs), including
those assessed to be at high risk of developing pressure
ulcers and for all grades of pressure ulcer up to and
including grade 4 (EPUAP, 1998)
1
for Europe,
(NPUAP, 1989)
2
for USA.
Contraindications Patients with unstable spinal fractures should not be
placed on the
Bari-Breeze
system.
Precautions for Use In the case of patients with unstable fractures advice
should be obtained from the appropriate physician
before using the
Bari-Breeze
system.
A risk assessment tool combined with clinical judgement should be used
when determining a patient’s level of risk of developing pressure ulcers.
Patient risk assessment should be an ongoing process as changes in the
patient’s condition may increase or decrease their risk level.
The above are guidelines only and should not replace clinical judgement or
experience.
1. European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (1998). Pressure Ulcer Treatment Guidelines, British Journal of
Nursing 7(r5):888-9.
2. National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (1989), Clinical Practice Guideline, Number 3, AHCPR, US
Department of Health & Human Services, 1992.