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SPECIFICATIONS
ALERTS
INTRODUCTION
QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
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The First Step
®
Select Therapy System is a pressure relieving overlay or mattress
replacement system (MRS) designed to suspend the patient on a low air-loss support
surface, providing effective pressure redistribution and prevention and treatment of
pressure ulcers.
The support surface is constructed of a nylon fabric with moisture vapor permeable
backing. The overlay is divided into three sections: HEAD, BODY and LEG, each section
can be individually adjusted to meet patient specific needs. The therapy control unit
consists of a single variable speed blower with warmer to provide adjustable air tempera-
tures for patient comfort.
Indications
The
First Step
Select (FSS) Therapy System is indicated for patients who would benefit
from a pressure redistribution surface assisting in the prevention and treatment of
pressure ulcers (Stages I-IV).
Contraindications
Patient conditions for which the application of pressure redistributing therapy on the
First
Step
Select Therapy System are contraindicated include:
• Unstable spinal cord injury.
• Unstable vertebral fracture.
• Cervical traction.
Risks and Precautions
Transfer
- Precaution should be taken during patient transfer, including the locking of
caster brakes and deflation of overlay surface. Refer to
Patient Transfer
sections in the
Patient Placement
and
Nursing Care
chapters of the user manual.
Side Rails and Restraints
- Use or non-use of restraints, including side rails, can be
critical to patient safety.
WARNING
: Serious or fatal injury can result from the use
(potential entrapment) or non-use (potential patient falls) of side rails or other restraints.
See related
Safety Information
.
Patient Migration
-
WARNING
: As with all speciality bed products that are designed to
reduce shear and pressure on the patient’s skin, the risk of gradual movement and / or
sinking into hazardous positions of entrapment and / or inadvertent bed exit may be
increased.
Skeletal Traction or Unstable Fracture (if not contraindicated)
- With skeletal traction,
unstable pelvic fractures or any other unstable fracture (to the extent not contraindicated),
maintain physician directed angle of articulation and guard against risks of patient
migration or inadvertent deflation of surface.
Oxygen Use - Danger
: Risk of explosion if used in the presence of flammable anesthet-
ics. Use of this product’s therapy control unit in an oxygen-enriched environment may
produce potential of fire hazard. This equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of
a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
Position therapy control unit only at foot end of bed when using oxygen administering
equipment.
Electromagnetic Interference
- Although this equipment conforms with the intent of the
directive 89 / 336 / EEC in relation to electromagnetic compatibility, all electrical
equipment may produce interference. If interference is suspected, move equipment away
from sensitive devices or contact the manufacturer.
Shock Hazard
- Electrical shock hazard, do not remove cover. Refer to qualified service
personnel.
- Also see SAFETY INFORMATION on reverse side -
INSTAFLATE™ automatically deactivates after 15 minutes.
• Screen will flash every 5 seconds for last 15 seconds before deactivation.
SEAT DEFLATE automatically deactivates after 15 minutes.
• Screen will flash every 5 seconds for last 15 seconds before deactivation.
Dimensions (Mattress inflated):
First Step
Classic and Air Rail
82 in L x 35 in W x 5 in H / 208 cm L x 89 cm W x 13 cm H
First Step
Cirrus
84 in L x 35 in W x 5 in H / 213 cm L x 89 cm W x 13 cm H
First Step
Excel
82 in L x 35 in W x 7 in H / 208 cm L x 89 cm W x 18 cm H
Mattress Foam Base
82 in L x 35 in W x 3 in H / 208 cm L x 89 cm W x 7.6 cm H
NOTE:
MRS foam base is optional with the
First Step
Classic MRS
, First Step
Cirrus
and
First Step
Air Rail mattress
overlay
.
Therapy Unit:
Dimensions:
12 in W x 10-3/4 in H x 7 in D / 30.5 cm L x 27.3 cm W x 18 cm H
Weight:
14 lb (6.4 kg)
Weight
(Mattress inflated):
First Step
Classic and Air Rail
2.9 lb (1.3 kg)
First Step
Cirrus
7.5 lb (3.4 kg)
First Step
Excel
4 lb (1.8 kg)
Mattress Foam Base
5 lb (2.3 kg)
Maximum Recommended Patient Weights:
First Step
Classic and Air Rail
250 lb (113 kg)
First Step
Cirrus
and
Excel
300 lb (136 kg)
Electrical
:
Voltage
115 VAC
Frequency
60
Hz
Amps
6
Amps
Max Electrical Leakage
100 Micro Amps
Fuse
F1 - 1.0A, 250 VAC
F2 - 6.3A, 250 VAC
Power Cord Length:
16 ft (4.9 m)
Specifications subject to change without notice
NOTE: This product is ETL classified in accordance with either or .
Refer to product labeling.
FSS C MRS Pad = MRS
FSS MRS Pad = MRS
FSS A MRS Pad = MRS
FSS Excel = MRS
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This guide is not intended as a guarantee or warranty. This guide is
intended solely as a quick reference source and is not intended to
be a comprehensive guide. For medical questions, consult a
physician. For additional product information, consult an
Arjo representative. Refer to user manual.
ArjoHuntleigh AB
Hans Michelsensgatan 10
211 20 Malmö, Sweden
www.arjo.com
4008070
First Step Select
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Therapy system
At Arjo, we are committed to improving the everyday lives of people
affected by reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. With
products and solutions that ensure ergonomic patient handling,
personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the effective
prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism, we
help professionals across care environments to continually raise the
standard of safe and dignified care. Everything we do, we do with
people in mind.
