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Joerns® Support Surface
FlapCair Model
© 2013 Joerns Healthcare • 6110066 RevD • 13-2631
Power Interruption (Brown out)
In the event of a brief power interruption, up to twenty
(20) minutes, the Flapcair control unit will automatically
restart and reset to the previous Comfort Adjust
settings. The power interruption feature keeps the
current settings in memory based on the frequency of
use and level of battery charge.
Power Loss
In the event of a power failure in excess of twenty
(20) minutes, the control unit’s stand by light will be
illuminated after power restoration. Press the Power
button and reset the preferred mode and comfort level
as described in the “Operation” section.
Safety cell
In the event of a power failure, the lower support
cells should remain inflated for up to 12 hours as
long as the control unit remains connected. In case
of an extended power failure, transfer the patient to a
hospital mattress or other surface.
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 patient falls and entrapment. CairRails are being
recognized by some of the nations leading healthcare
systems for improving their patient safety and risk
management programs.
CairRails are recommended for patients requiring
additional support during patient care and transfer.
CairRails can help reduce costs while ensuring optimal
clinical outcomes and increasing patient 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 which can
enhance your facilities 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, comfort
and supports patient compliance.
• Designed to fit on most key Joerns therapeutic
support surfaces.
•
Promotes maximum independence by allowing
caregiver to decide when added protection is
required.
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.
Optional Accessories
•
Additional therapy pads – available for purchase
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 FlapCair.
There is no need for a bottom sheet as the therapy
pad should be covering the therapy cells at all times.
The patient should never be lying directly on the
therapy cells. Upon the patient 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 patients incontinent of
urine and/or stool, and patients with heavily draining
wounds.
•
Add top sheet, blanket and/or bedspread as needed
for patient comfort.
•
Keep the amount of padding between the patient
and bed to a minimum for optimum performance.
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