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Joerns® Advanced Support Surfaces
Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation® Systems
© 2014 Joerns Healthcare • 6110109 RevG • 14-2640
Shear and Friction Reduction
Friction results when a patient’s skin rubs against
another surface. Shear injury occurs when the skin
is stationary in relation to the support surface, while
the underlying tissues and vessels are stretched and
damaged. The exterior surface of the Dolphin FIS
System therapy pad is constructed from a very smooth
nylon fabric with low friction and low shear properties
to protect the patient’s skin from these damaging
forces.
Indications for Use
Note:
The selection of a pressure redistribution
surface should be based on each individual patient’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 prevention and treatment.
Spinal Cord Injury
The Dolphin FIS System can be used for patients
with spinal cord injury once the acute injury has been
stabilized and these patients have been assessed and
cleared by the appropriate physician. The Dolphin FIS
System is not recommended for use by patients with
unstable spinal fractures.
Pressure Redistribution
Amputations
Grafts
Burns
Neurology
Dermatology
Pressure Ulcers
Flaps
Rehabilitation
Pain Management
AIDS
Arthritis Oncology
The Dolphin FIS System is a state-of-the-art pressure
redistribution technology designed to alleviate vertical
shear forces.
The therapy mattresses and specialty surfaces
conform to the specific shape of the patient, minimizing
soft tissue distortion, reducing ischial tuberosity
penetration into muscle fascia, and promoting
improved blood flow compared to traditional surfaces.
Note:
Pressure redistribution and pain management
are conditions and diagnoses for which the Dolphin
FIS System may be indicated. Occasionally, there are
orthopedic and neurological patients that require body
positioning to be maintained in specific alignment.
The use of the Dolphin FIS System for these patients
should be considered on an individual basis and
cleared by the attending physician.
Features
The Dolphin FIS System is comprised of two
components:
• Therapy control unit
• Therapy mattress system or specialty surface
(wheelchair cushion, stretcher pad)
Therapy Control Unit Features (Figure 1)
• Easy to read graphics for intuitive set up and therapy
control.
• The
Bed
position operates the system when the
patient is in a traditional healthcare bed.
Chair/
Stretcher
position can be used when the patient
is on a smaller specialty surface; the timing cycle
adjusts for use on the smaller surface (i.e. Dolphin
Wheelchair Cushion).
• Requires no manual data input – automatically
adjusts to patient’s body weight and profile to create
a neutrally buoyant, 3D support environment.
• A microprocessor and proprietary software analyzes
the patient’s shape in a 3D volumetric format.
• Continuously monitors the surface more than 100
times per second for any patient movement.
Figure 1
