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1. Introduction
About this Manual
This manual is your introduction to the
Alpha Response
system. Use it to initially set up the system and keep it
as a reference for day-to-day routines and as a guide to
maintenance. You must read and fully understand this
manual before using the system.
If you have any difficulties in setting-up or using the
Alpha Response
system, contact your ArjoHuntleigh
sales office, listed at the end of this manual.
Intended Use
The intended use of this product is to prevent and/or
manage pressure ulcers for patients up to 160 kg
(352 lb).
The
Alpha Response
system should be used as part of a
prescribed plan of care (refer to “Indications” on
page 4).
About
Alpha
Response
The
Alpha Response
system is a pressure redistributing
mattress replacement, mattress overlay or seat cushion
system designed to complement pressure ulcer
treatment and prevention protocols. The product offers
two therapeutic modes:
•
Active
1
(
Alternating
) mode which periodically
redistributes pressure away from vulnerable areas by
inflating and deflating the cells beneath the body
every 10 minutes.
•
Reactive
1
(
Constant Lower Pressure
or
CLP
)
mode where the cell pressure is reduced and held
constant across the surface in order to lower the
pressure exerted on the body.
The product also offers an additional option,
Transport
Mode
, where therapy is interrupted and the mattress
cells become static in order to assist with patient
transport.
The mattresses can be used on standard hospital and
normal domestic beds. Beds with divided sections for
independent elevation of a patient's head and/or knees
can be adjusted with these mattresses in position. The
seat cushion can be used on standard hospital and
normal domestic chairs.
1. International Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment Guideline (2009). www.epuap.org
