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Joerns® Advanced Support Surfaces
Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation® Systems
© 2014 Joerns Healthcare • 6110109 RevG • 14-2640
The Dolphin Pediatric FIS System is designed as a
therapeutic mattress system for a specialty population
weighing between 5 and 300 pounds (2.3 kg to 136
kg).¹
The Dolphin FIS Stretcher Pad is designed for patients
weighing up to 700 pounds (318.1 Kg).
2
The Dolphin Wheelchair Cushion System is designed
for patients weighing up to 250 pounds (113.6 Kg).
3
Warning:
The risk of entrapment can arise when
equipment is placed on bed frames that leave gaps of
even a few inches between the therapy mattress and
the head panel, foot panel, and bed or side rails. The
equipment is NOT to be used when such gaps are
present. See “Important Precautions” section of this
manual.
Joerns’ Dolphin System is suitable for the treatment
and prevention of all stages of pressure ulcers, for
patients who have been assessed to be at risk for
pressure ulcers, the complications of immobility and
for patients with healing grafts and flap sites.
The Dolphin FIS System is quiet, comfortable and
simple enough for single caregiver installation and
operation. As the Dolphin System is self-monitoring,
there is no need for direct intervention or manual entry
to adjust comfort settings. The system allows manual
adjustment of the comfort setting to accommodate
patient preference. After manual adjustment, the
Dolphin AutoVector Control Module will optimize the
immersion profile automatically at the new comfort
setting.
Additionally, the low friction surface materials coupled
with the shear-reducing aspects of the FIS technology
result in a surface system that effectively manages
both vertical and horizontal shear forces, allowing the
Dolphin FIS System to meet the comfort and clinical
requirements of your patients up to 1,000 lbs. (454.5
Kg),
1
700 lbs. (318.1 Kg),
2
250 lbs. (113.6 Kg).
3
We have ensured that the Dolphin FIS System
addresses the three key areas in the treatment of
compromised skin: pressure redistribution, reduction in
friction and reduction in shearing forces.
Introduction
The Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation
®
(FIS)
System is an advanced therapy system designed
to provide state-of-the-art pressure redistribution by
simulating the effects of a body immersed in a fluid
medium. The Dolphin System includes three key
components: proprietary software containing the
Dolphin FIS protocols, a microprocessor-containing
Dolphin AutoVector
®
control module, and the Dolphin
advanced support surface.
The Dolphin System automatically measures the
specific anthropometric characteristics of the individual
patient as they engage the support surface. Based
on active feedback measurements, the Dolphin
AutoVector control module monitors the support
surface more than 100 times per second for any
patient movement or surface changes. The system’s
software integrates this specific weight and body
contour data and directs automatic adjustments to
maintain an optimized three-dimensional support
surface environment. The result is an individualized
immersion profile, based on specific patient
measurements and movements, that creates a near
neutrally buoyant state on the support surface.
The Dolphin FIS System delivers many of the best
elements of air-fluidized therapy such as three-
dimensional volumetric engagement and the
elimination of gradient shear forces, leading to positive
outcomes for flaps, grafts, and pressure ulcers. The
Dolphin technology provides minimal distortion to the
body, while maintaining the normal orientation of bone,
muscle, and subcutaneous tissue. The Dolphin FIS
System has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of
pressure ulcer formation as part of protocols for the
prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
The Dolphin FIS System is designed as a therapeutic
mattress system for patients weighing up to
1,000 pounds (454.5 Kg).
1
It is customizable to fit bed
frames, including bariatric bed frames, up to 48 inches
(122 cm) wide.
1
Mattress weight capacity only; total weight must not exceed bed
frame manufacturers’ specified load capacity, and when paired with
an appropriate surface.
2
Stretcher surface weight capacity only; total weight must not exceed
stretcher manufacturers’ specified load capacity, and when paired
with an appropriate surface.
3
Wheelchair cushion weight capacity only; total weight must not
exceed wheelchair manufacturers’ specified load capacity, and when
paired with an appropriate surface.
