The Arise LAL is divided into three distinct
anatomical zones: head, seat, and foot. Each zone
is adjusted to ensure optimal pressure relief and
provide a comfortable sleeping surface.
Maximum pressure relief is achieved through
cell and allowing controlled amounts of air to
escape, thus equalizing the pressure between
the patient and the therapy cells. This distributes
the patient’s weight evenly over a wide surface
area resulting in average pressure readings below
capillary closure levels.
Patients are at risk for skin maceration if excess
moisture is permitted to accumulate beneath
the patient. This may be due to perspiration,
incontinence or wound drainage.
On the Arise LAL, moisture is controlled via the
coated nylon therapy pad. The moisture vapor
permeable fabric of the therapy pad allows a
pad and wicks away excess moisture.
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 patient’s skin rubs
against another surface, the result is friction.
The top surface of the Arise LAL therapy pad is
constructed from a very smooth nylon fabric with
low friction and shear properties to protect the
patient’s skin from these damaging forces.
The Arise LAL
®
, provided by Joerns Healthcare, is a
unique therapy system that provides pressure relief
by combining low air loss with pulsation. Low air loss
therapy has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of
pressure ulcers as well as being a valuable aid in the
treatment of pressure ulcers.
Warning:
The risk of entrapment can develop when
equipment is placed on bed frames that leave gaps
of even a few inches between the mattress and the
headboard, footboard, and bed or side rails. The
equipment is NOT to be used when such gaps are
present. See “Important Precautions” section of
this manual.
The Arise LAL mattress replacement systems and
overlays are suitable for both the treatment of
existing pressure ulcers Stage I through Stage IV
as well as those who have been assessed at risk
from the complications of immobility. The Arise LAL
is quiet, comfortable and simple enough for single
allow for easy adjustment of patient comfort. The
Arise LAL offers special features to increase peace
of mind such as a power interruption alarm and a
patient position sensor which optimizes support for
seated patients (Fowler Boost).
Additionally, low friction and shear materials,
together with average interface pressures below
capillary closure levels (32mm of Mercury),
means that the Arise LAL meets the comfort and
clinical requirements.
We have ensured that the Arise LAL addresses the
four key areas in the treatment of compromised skin:
pressure relief, moisture control, and reduction in
both friction and shearing forces.
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