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INTENDED USE
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INTENDED USE
Intended use
The AtmosAir Velaris hybrid mattress system is intended for use by caregivers
1
in acute care,
long-term care and home care facilities, including private homes.
The hybrid mattress system is indicated for the prevention and management of pressure injuries. It
should be used as part of an individualised, comprehensive pressure injury protocol. This includes:
repositioning, nutritional support and skin care. The surface should be selected based on full
assessment of the patient needs.
The hybrid mattress system represents one aspect of a pressure injury management protocol. All other
aspects of care should be considered by the healthcare professional.
If existing wounds do not improve, or the patient’s condition changes the overall therapy regimen
should be reviewed by the healthcare professional.
As guidance the system when used in an unpowered reactive mode is indicated for patients that are
deemed to be ‘At Risk’ of a pressure injury. If the system is used in conjunction with the pump, the
patients with a ‘higher risk pro
fi
le’ may be considered.
2
The above are guidelines only and should not replace clinical judgement.
The Standard mattress system is for patients within the weight range of 40 kg (90 lb) to 250 kg (550 lb).
Heavier patients weighing up to 454 kg (1000 lb) should use the Plus (bariatric) mattress system.
The hybrid mattress system should only be used for the purpose speci
fi
ed in this Instructions for Use.
Any other use is prohibited.
1
Caregiver may be a healthcare professional or lay person who operates this medical device.
2
European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and Pan
Paci
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c Pressure Injury Alliance. Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries:
Clinical Practice Guideline. The International Guideline. Emily Haesler (Ed).
EPUAP/NPIAP/PPPIA: 2019, Chapter 4 Risk Factors and Risk Assessment