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Joerns
®
Support Surfaces
DermaFloat
®
APM
Shear and Friction Reduction
Shearing occurs when the skin is stationary in relation
to the support surface, while the underlying tissues
and vessels are stretched and damaged. When a
resident’s skin rubs against another surface, the result
is friction. The top surface of the DermaFloat
®
APM
therapy pad is constructed from a very smooth nylon
fabric with low friction and low shear properties to
protect the resident’s skin from these damaging forces.
Indications for Use
Note:
The selection of a pressure redistribution
surface needs to be based on each individual
resident’s clinical condition, diagnosis and/or
co-morbidities. The choice and use of a support
surface is one factor in a holistic program of wound
care and treatment.
Spinal Cord Injury
The DermaFloat APM is not recommended for use by
residents with unstable spinal fractures. Advice should
be obtained from the appropriate physician before
using the DermaFloat APM system for these residents.
Pressure Redistribution
Pressure Ulcers
Rehabilitation
Neurology
Dermatology
Burns
Amputations
Pain Management
AIDS
Arthritis
Oncology
The DermaFloat APM provides pressure redistribution
against bony prominences and provides a soft,
gentle therapy surface on which to lie. For residents
experiencing severe pain and discomfort due to
pressure and/or positioning limitations, consider the
DermaFloat APM as an adjunct to pain management
interventions.
Note:
Pressure redistribution and pain management
are conditions and diagnoses for which the
DermaFloat APM may be indicated. Occasionally,
there are orthopedic and neurological residents that
require body positioning to be maintained in specific
alignment. The use of the DermaFloat APM for these
residents should be considered on an individual basis
and discussed with the attending physician.
Features
The DermaFloat APM is comprised of two
components:
• Therapy control unit
• Therapy mattress system
Therapy Control Unit Features
• Three modes of operation –
Autofirm
,
Therapy
(static) and
Alternate
• Autofirm
mode provides maximum air inflation
designed to assist both residents and caregivers
during resident transfer and treatment.
• Therapy
mode is the standard low air loss therapy.
• Alternate
mode inflates and deflates in an A-B-
A-B pattern; that ensures the resident is always
supported.
• Choice of three alternating cycle times: 5, 10 and 15
minutes
• Five therapeutic comfort control settings to maximize
resident compliance and promote healing.
• Closed loop pressure sensor control system
eliminates concerns of changes in mattress interface
pressure due to ambient temperature and pressure
changes.
• Quick disconnect hose feature allows for rapid
attach and CPR deflate at the control unit.
• Automatic panel lock out to avoid unwanted or
accidental adjustments.
• Compact lightweight and portable control unit is
quiet, robust and powerful.
• Crisp, easy to read graphics for intuitive set up and
therapy control.
• Specially designed enclosure for low noise and
durability.
• Integrated swing-out hanging brackets for fixing to
most bed types.
• Suitable for special needs residents in specific
clinical specialties.
Therapy Mattress System Features
• Twenty individual therapy cells help to evenly
distribute the resident’s weight and maximize
pressure redistribution. Modular cell design mattress
for ease of cleaning, re-assembly and cost effective
service.
• Specially designed CairLock feature allows mattress
to remain inflated without any power up to 12 hours.
• Eight-inch deep therapy cells are constructed of
highly durable, polyurethane coated nylon to provide
adequate support and prevent bottoming out for
most residents within weight limit (lower safety
mattress not required).
