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Joerns
®
Support Surfaces
DermaFloat
®
APM
power failure, cells should remain inflated for up to 12
hours. In case of an extended power failure, transfer
the resident to a hospital mattress or other surface.
In an extended power fail and if the mattress has been
in alternate mode, we recommend equalization of the
air cell pressure by disconnecting the hoses from the
control unit and using the
CairLock
mode.
CairRails
Integrated CairRails risk management air bolsters offer
a bilateral side bolster solution designed to address
healthcare’s growing concerns of liability in relation
to resident falls and entrapment. CairRails are being
recognized by some of the nation’s leading healthcare
systems for improving their resident safety and risk
management programs.
CairRails are recommended for residents requiring
additional support during resident care and transfer.
CairRails can help reduce costs while ensuring optimal
clinical outcomes and increasing resident safety.
Note:
When inflating CairRails, it is recommended that
the control unit be in
Autofirm
mode to achieve optimal
results.
Features and Benefits
• A bilateral side air bolster solution that can enhance
the facility’s entrapment/risk management program.
• Easy to engage
Ready Valve
for instant inflation and
deflation.
• Transfer friendly-deflate for ease of assisted transfer
or when bolsters are not required.
• Unique contoured design allows ease of ingress/
egress, while providing additional protection and
comfort and supporting resident compliance.
• Designed to fit on most key Joerns therapeutic
support surfaces.
• Promotes maximum independence by allowing
caregiver to decide when added protection is
required.
Cair Rails: Inflation/Deflation
• Set the control unit to
Autofirm
mode or the highest
comfort control setting to achieve quick inflation.
• Locate the
Ready Valve
by unsnapping the flap on
the hose set.
• Turn the
Ready Valve
to inflate or deflate
as desired.
• Return the control unit to the desired settings and
snap the open flap closed.
Note:
CairRails are meant to provide a documentable
and functional intervention for the risk management
issues of falls and entrapment, but in no way
guarantee the prevention of falls or entrapment
occurrences.
Troubleshooting
Therapy Surface is Not Inflating
• Ensure the hose connection from the therapy
mattress system (mattress) to the control unit is
securely connected.
• Ensure that the control unit is plugged into an AC
outlet.
• Ensure that the power is not on
Standby
. If on
Standby
, press the
Power
button.
• Ensure that all air cells are connected to the internal
mattress manifold.
Unable to Change Therapy Mode or
Adjust Comfort Control
Make sure the
Lockout
function is disabled. To
disable, press the up and down
Comfort Adjust
arrows
simultaneously.
Nursing Procedures
Recommended Linen:
Special linens are not necessary for the DermaFloat
®
APM. There is no need for a bottom sheet as the
therapy pad should be covering the therapy cells at all
times. The resident should never be lying directly on
the therapy cells. Based upon the resident’s specific
needs, the following linens may be utilized:
• Draw or slide sheet to aid in positioning and to
further minimize friction and shearing
• Incontinence barrier pad for residents incontinent
of urine and/or stool, and residents with heavily
draining wounds
• Top sheet, blanket and/or bedspread as needed for
resident comfort
• Minimal amount of padding between the resident
and bed for optimum performance
Changing the Therapy Pad
• Place the therapy pad over the therapy cells, fitting
the corner of the cushions into the corner of the
therapy pad (similar to a fitted sheet).
• Attach the therapy pad to the mattress tub using the
straps provided.
