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The mattress can be used immediately after delivery and unpacking. Inflating the mattress
takes about 15 minutes and should be done before the patient is placed on the mattress.
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT AND ALTERNATING PRESSURE
The pump will automatically adjust the air pressure based on the patient’s weight, length, location,
movements and position on the mattress. This feature makes it easy to start using the mattress.
The comfort level can be adjusted by raising or lowering the general air pressure. This is done
by pressing the
”
Comfort
”
button
(position B on page 14)
. Ensure that the patient does not
“bottom out”. See Hand Check test on page 11.
The time interval for alternating pressure is selected by pressing the
”Cycle Time”
button
(position D on page 14)
. The patient’s experience of the mattress and their pressure ulcer needs
are the basis for choosing the time interval.
STATIC MODE
In some cases, it is necessary to switch the mattress’s air pressure from alternating to static.
It can be for instance, during nursing care procedures or when the patient does not want to
be disturbed by an alternating pressure. Press the
“Care/Static”
button
(position E on page 14)
to select either
“Care”
mode or
“Static”
mode:
•
“Care”
(also called Auto-firm mode) provides maximum pressure to facilitate nursing care.
•
“Static”
adjusts the air pressure after setting the comfort mode.
The correct therapeutic effect is achieved with alternating air pressure in Dynamic
mode. Static air pressure (constant low pressure) should only be used when necessary.
LOW PRESSURE ALARM
If the mattress air pressure falls too low, the
“Leaking”
lamp lights up and an audio alarm starts.
To respond, start by pressing the
“Alarm”
button
(position C on page 14)
to silence the alarm
and then check the following points to find the cause.
• Check that the air hose is connected correctly to the pump.
• Check that no air is leaking from the valves connecting the air cells and air hose.
• Check that the CPR valve is properly attached.
• Check all air cells for leakage. This is easiest to do when the pump is set to
“Care”
(Auto-
firm mode) and all cells are properly connected.
If the alarm still persists and the
“Leaking”
lamp does not switch off, the mattress should be
replaced. Contact Järven Health Care for consultation and advice – information can be found
on the back cover of this manual.
