User Guide Euro Basic
Rev 06 del 11/2011
pag. 5 di 16
Eur Basic system is to be used in prevention and therapy of ulcers caused by decubitus and is
suitable for body weight from 40 and max. 150 Kg.
Euro Basic system includes:
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A three way compressor with pressure regulator
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Overlay mattress including:
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inflatable and individually interchangeable elements made of nylon-polyurethane
1
lower case, with straps and snap release buckles in order to fasten it to the bed
1
PES/PU cover
3
tubes which connect the mattress to the compressor
The mattress-version (Euro Basic Pro) is obtained by adding a removable PU foam base (4,5 cm).
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The system is intended to be used in nursing environments or in private homes to reduce the risk
of contracting decubitus ulcers in patients at risk or who already have wounds.
The mattress has to be installed according to instructions given in the specific chapter.
In order to use the product properly, we suggest you turn to medical or paramedical staff.
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Improper and incorrect use
description
Consequences / remarks
Using the system in order to prevent decubitus ulcers
on patients who run a higher risk than the one for
which the system is meant for.
Risk: development of decubitus ulcers
Using the system in order to cure decubitus ulcers on
patients who run a higher risk than the one for which
the system is meant for.
No recovery of present ulcers. Risk of deterioration
of present ulcers and development of new ones
Using the systems with patients that weigh less than
40kg
Ineffectiveness of the system. No guarantee that
ulcers will be prevented or cured
Using the system with patients that weigh more than
maximum system capacity
Risk of mattress breakage and of development of
decubitus ulcers
Using the system on patients who have ulcers at a
more advanced stage than the one for which the
system is meant for.
No recovery of present ulcers and risk of
deterioration of present ulcers and development of
new ones
Using the system on patients with illnesses or
traumas which are incompatible with alternate
functioning
Risk: worsening of the patient’s general health
conditions and of the specific illnesses and
traumas.
