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Joerns® Support Surface
FlapCair Model
© 2013 Joerns Healthcare • 6110066 RevD • 13-2631
To Create Super Flotation Zones
The cells can be decreased in height or diameter to
reduce the pressure in the desired area. To reduce
the height compress the cell and clasp strap around
material as detailed below. To reduce the diameter,
which results in a shorter cell, place the strap around
the outside of the cell and tighten as desired
(Figures 2-4).
Cell fixation method:
•
Determine cells that need to be closed off.
•
Locate the straps stored in the foot section of the
mattress by footboard.
•
Using the strap to secure cell in position desired.
•
Position the patient on the surface, ensuring
that the wound site is placed over the super flotation
zone.
•
Ensure the strap buckle is positioned under the air
cell away from the patient.
Note:
Patients that are mobile will need to be
monitored to ensure they remain in the correct position
to float the wound.
Operation
Warning:
For important precautions please see page
two.
Caution:
The patient’s head should be positioned in
the center of the top section of the mattress. When
using the mattress system always ensure that the
patient is positioned properly within the confines of the
bed. Do not let any extremities protrude over the side
or between the bed rails when the mattress is being
used.
Patient Comfort Controls and Monitoring (Figure 5)
Power Switch
The power switch is used to turn the power on and off.
Standby
The unit starts up in
Standby
. Press the
Power
button
to inflate the mattress. When the
Standby
light is
on, it may also indicate that there has been a power
interruption and the therapy control unit is ready to be
turned back on. Press the
Power
button and reset the
preferred mode of therapy and comfort level.
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Figure 2
Figure 3
Eliminate cell by securing vertically
Figure 4
Reduce cell by securing around cell
