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Argyll II
™ User/Service Manual
INTRODUCTION
Product Description
The Argyll II is a high end, specialised dynamic mattress replacement system with a digital pump,
targeted towards the assistive treatment for patients who have existing and potentially severe
pressure damage. This system is designed for those patients considered to be at very high risk of
pressure ulcer development and has a deep cell, consisting of two layers (8-inch / 20cm depth).
NB:
A 10-inch / 25.5 cm cell is also available. The bottom layer remains inflated at all times to
increase stability and reduce bottoming in the event of a power failure. The top layer inflates and
deflates during the alternating cycle. The specially designed top cells operate in a ten-minute
alternating pattern with a 1 ½ minute pressure equaling of cells between each cycle. This process
provides direct pressure relief and patient stability throughout the whole dynamic process. The
multi-stretch, vapour permeable cover comprises of a high-level coating of polyurethane, which
makes it easy to clean whilst complying with strict infection control procedures. The prompt and
rapid cell deflation between cycles physically ventilates, thus allowing immediate pressure relief
between cell changeover, rather than awaiting deflation under patient weight as is often the case.
Application
This product is to be used for those patients who have existing tissue damage or pressure ulcers.
It can also be used as a high-risk preventative item.
Contraindications
Patients with severe spinal injuries / fractures should not be using this product.
Do not attach the mattress to the fixed part of the bed frame. It should be secured to the moving /
working parts to ensure the bed can be profiled as required.
This product forms part of a holistic care package and should only be used by trained personnel.
For training or further advice contact Herida Healthcare on Fre44 800 193 6030.
Working Principle
The dynamic mattress system consists of a dynamic air pump and an alternating air mattress. The
air mattress has three distinct airway chambers:
1. Bottom Layer/Pillow Chambers
– The bottom layer of cells remain static throughout to
ensure stability and prevent bottoming whilst the pillow tubes 1,2 and 3 remain inflated to
avoid head movement / sickness to the user.
2. Group A Chambers
– Air tubes 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 & 18.
3. Group B Chambers
– Air tubes 5,7,9,11,13,15 & 17.
A and B chambers alternate inflating and deflating by using the pump. This air alternating,
mattress system enhances the blood circulation to treat and prevent pressure ulcers, when part of
a holistic care package. Initialisation can take up to 50 minutes to achieve & it is recommended
that a Rapid Inflator is used where possible, in order to reduce the inflation time to seconds.
