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Important Information
This Quick Reference Guide is meant to supplement the Instructions for Use
Manual (IFU 100909) and in person training provided by Turn Medical
Personnel and should not be relied upon solely for product use and
training purposes. Specific Indications, Contraindications, Warnings,
Precautions, and Safety Information exist for the Pronova-O2™ Automated
Prone Therapy System which are not fully covered in this Quick Reference
Guide. It is important for users to read and familiarize themselves with
the IFU and to consult the treating physician prior to product placement.
Individual patient conditions may vary. Contact Turn Medical to request
product education, training, or a copy of the IFU at
1.855.ASK.TURN (1-855-275-8876).
Indications for Use
The Pronova-O2™ Automated Prone Therapy System is designed to treat
and prevent pressure injuries and to assist in the management of patients
experiencing pulmonary distress and/or complications due in part to
patient immobility. Such pulmonary distress or complications can arise in
immobile patients suffering from pneumonia, sepsis and ventilatory
associated events, among others.
Contraindications
• Patient weight below 88 lbs./40 kg
• Patient weight above 400 lbs./181.4 kg
• Patient height below 4’6” (137.1 cm)
• Patient height above 6’6” (198.1 cm)
• Unstable spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
Prone ONLY:
• Skull or severe facial fractures
• Uncontrolled Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
• Cervical and/or skeletal traction
