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Joerns® Advanced Support Surfaces
Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation® Systems
© 2014 Joerns Healthcare • 6110109 RevG • 14-2640
Important Precautions
Important Notice:
The Dolphin Fluid Immersion
Simulation systems are medical devices and as such
the equipment must be installed and operated in the
manner for which it was intended. Facility staff/user is
responsible for reading and understanding the product
user manual and contacting Joerns Healthcare if
anything in this manual is unclear. Joerns will not be
held responsible for any injuries resulting from failure
to comply with the instructions and precautions in this
manual.
Warning:
Joerns specialty support surfaces are
designed as mattress replacement systems. The
risk of entrapment may occur when the equipment is
placed on bed frames that leave gaps of even a few
inches between the mattress and the head panel, foot
panel, and bed or side rails. The equipment is NOT to
be used when such gaps are present.
Facility staff/user is responsible for ensuring that all
mattresses properly fit the bed frames. Joerns is not
responsible for the placement of its equipment on bed
frames that leave gaps between the mattress and
the head panel, foot panel or bed or side rails which
present a risk of harm to patients.
Warning:
An optimal bed system assessment should
be conducted on each patient by a qualified clinician
or medical provider to ensure maximum safety of
the patient. The assessment should be conducted
within the context of, and in compliance with, the
state and federal guidelines related to the use of
restraints and bed system entrapment guidance,
including the
Clinical Guidance for the Assessment
and Implementation of Side Rails
published by the
Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup of the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration. Further information can be
obtained at the following web address: http://www.fda.
gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/
GeneralHospitalDevicesandSupplies/HospitalBeds/
default.htm.
When using the mattress system, always ensure that
the patient is positioned properly within the confines
of the bed. Do not let any extremities protrude over
the side or between the bed rails when the mattress is
being used.
Danger Explosion Hazard:
Do not use in the
presence of flammable anesthetics. Do not use in
the presence of smoking materials or open flame.
Air flowing through the air mattress will support
combustion.
Danger:
To reduce the risk of shock, adhere to the
following instructions. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
• Immediately after using the Dolphin Fluid Immersion
Simulation System, unplug it from its power source.
• Do not place or store the product where it can fall or
be pulled into a tub or sink.
• Do not place or drop the product into water or other
liquid.
• Do not open the control unit. Refer servicing to
Joerns.
Warning:
To reduce the risk of burns, shock, fire, or
personal injury, adhere to the following instructions.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
1. Use this product only for its intended purpose as
described in this manual. Only use attachments
and/or accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer.
2. If this product has a damaged power cord or plug,
is not working properly, has been dropped or
damaged, or has been dropped into water, do not
operate it. For examination and repair, return the
product to Joerns.
3. Keep the control unit and power cord away from
heated surfaces, e.g. space heaters.
4. Never block the air openings of the product. Do
not place the control unit on a surface, such as a
bed or couch, where the air opening and/or filter
compartment, located on the back of the control
unit, may be blocked. Keep the air openings free
of lint and hair.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening or
hose.
6. Do not spill food or liquids onto the control unit. If
a spillage does occur, turn off the unit, disconnect
it from its power supply and allow at least 24 hours
for drying.
7. Use of the Dolphin system outdoors requires
proper protection for the Control Unit. It should
be shielded from moisture and contained. The
use of the optional Transport Carrying Bag is
recommended. Do not use the product where
aerosol-spray products are used.
8. Plug this product only into a properly grounded
outlet. Refer to “Grounding Instructions”.
