12
Patient Set Up
Once initial in
fl
ation is
complete, a patient may be
placed on the system.
1
Once the mattress is fully in
fl
ated, bedding
can be replaced.
Secure sheets loosely enough to ensure
they do not interfere with cell alternation.
2
Place the patient on to the ProCair Trio
mattress.
The system will automatically set an
optimum pressure for the patient’s weight
(weight range from 40 to 250 kg) and will
continuously alternate over a 15 minute
cycle.
3
Perform a ‘bottoming out’ test (a test to
ensure the patient is adequately suspended
away from the base).
“Bottoming Out” Test
1
Check system is in alternation mode by
ensuring the ALTERNATE indicator is
illuminated ,and that three out of every four
air cells is in
fl
ated while the fourth cell is
de
fl
ated.
You may need to unzip the cover to feel the
cells for in
fl
ation.
2
With the patient lying supine, unzip one
side of the top cover just past sacral region
(lower spine).
3
Slide your hand underneath the patient and
feel for a de
fl
ated cell under the patient’s
lower spine. The inner static cell will remain
in
fl
ated, however your hand should easily
slide between patient and base.
4
If your hand can pass under the patient,
then patient is adequately suspended. If
not, manually adjust pressure to ‘
fi
rmer’
and wait at least one cycle (15 minutes)
for pressure to increase before repeating
step 3.
If manual pressure adjustment fails,
press Max In
fl
ate to force mattress to
full in
fl
ation. Wait at least one cycle (15
minutes) for pressure to reach maximum
pressure, then press Alt to return to an
alternation cycle. Wait at least one more
cycle (15 minutes) for pressure to increase
before repeating step 3.
5
We recommend repeating the Bottoming
Out test at least 15 minutes after any
manual pressure readjustment and
regularly every 2 hours during the system in
operation.
