Select alternating pressure mode by pressing
the static mode button. The yellow indicator is no
longer lit.
Position the patient’s limbs and head as directed
by your hospital’s prone position protocol.
Utilizing Wound Valve Technology, speci
fi
c air
cells can be de
fl
ated to of
fl
oad pressure from
sensitive body areas, i.e. the cells under the toes
and genital area. Refer to product Instructions for
Usel for full instructions.
Regular checks should be made to make sure
the patient is free from the build up of pressure
especially on anatomically sensitive areas.
Adjust individual Wound Valves
as required to achieve pressure
of
fl
oading at speci
fi
c anatomical
points.
• De
fl
ate only one cell in the torso
section.
• De
fl
ate only one cell in the calf/
heel section.
Do not de
fl
ate any more cells in
each area or it may affect the
support of the patient during the
normal alternating cycle.
Select Alternating
Mode by pressing
the static button
once.
The yellow indicator
is no longer lit.
Comfort Control set
as appropriate.
Supporting the patient’s head, slowly turn the
patient over into prone position.
The patient’s shoulders should be positioned over
the 4th cell from the head end of the mattress.
Make sure that lines and monitoring equipment
do not become trapped underneath the patient’s
body.
Adjust the head position using pillows, foam or gel
pads so that a comfortable posture is achieved
without hyperextension.
All Wound Valves pointing up
(all cells in
fl
ated)
except for Head Section Wound
Valves which should be open if
head section de
fl
ation is required.
Remains on
static mode.
Comfort control
remains on
fi
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