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Introduction
This manual is intended to be used for the initial set up and proper maintenance of the
Protekt® Aire Supreme Support Self-Adjusting Air/Foam Mattress with Optional
Alternating Pressure Pump. It is important that you read and review these instructions in
their entirety and consult with your healthcare professional if there are any questions.
Carefully review the Indications and Risk and Precautions sections prior to placing a patient on
any Protekt® Aire Supreme Support Self-Adjusting Air/Foam Mattress.
Indications
The Protekt® Aire Supreme Support Self-Adjusting Air/Foam Mattress System (94001) provides
non-powered zoned pressure redistribution, and the Protekt® Aire Supreme Support Self-
Adjusting Air/Foam Mattress with Optional Pump (94001-P) provides alternating pressure
therapy. Both are indicated for the prevention and treatment of any and all stage pressure
ulcers when used in conjunction with a comprehensive pressure ulcer management plan.
The Protekt® Aire Supreme Support Self-Adjusting Air/Foam Mattress support surface
consists of 10 air cylinders that run laterally underneath the body and are contained in a foam
cavity. On top of the air cells is a high-density foam coupled with a 1" thick gel infused memory
foam layer zoned for pressure redistribution. The heel section is sloped to further redistribute
pressure for the sensitive heel areas. Both the self-adjusting air cylinders and the foam top
surface aid in pressure redistribution and in maintaining low interface pressures throughout
the surface.
Risk and Precautions
Transfer:
Standard precautions should be taken during patient transfer.
Side Rails and Restraints:
WARNING:
Use or non-use of restraints, including side rails, can
be critical to patient safety. Serious injury or death can result from the use (potential
entrapment) or non-use (potential patient falls) of side rails or other restraints. Monitor patients
frequently to guard against patient entrapment and/or falls.
Patient Migration:
Specialty surfaces have different shear and support characteristics than
conventional surfaces and may increase risk of patient movement, sinking and/or migration into
hazardous positions of entrapment and/or inadvertent bed exit. Monitor patients frequently to
guard against patient entrapment and/or falls.
Shock Hazard
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DANGER!:
When used as powered system, do not remove control unit case
cover. Risk for electrical shock may occur if control unit is disassembled. Refer to qualified
service personnel.
