Using The Mattress System; Heel Cell Zones - Softcloud Pro - Invacare SoftCloud Ace Manual Del Usuario

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5.3 Using the mattress system

Establishing Pressure (supine / face up position)
1. The system is set up and inflated in static mode.
2. When the system is ready, the auto sensing function
will indicate with a "beep" that the user can lay down
on the mattress.
3. After 10-15 seconds the system has measured the
impact the user have on the system and calculated a
pressure setting.
4. The system is now ready to use and will turn to
alternating therapy unless other selections are made.
5. If further adjustments are needed, the pressure settings
can be altered with the pressure arrow buttons.
6. Assess whether the patient is comfortable and the
system is functioning correctly by performing a
"bottoming out" test.
The system runs on the chosen setting but when
the user changes and stays in a new position the
pressure in the mattress can adjust (higher/lower).
The sensor in the control unit will react and adjust
the pressure if required to compensate for the new
position.
"Bottoming Out" Test
When altering the pressure setting, ensure the patient is not
"bottoming out" (insufficiently supported by the air cells and
therefore coming in contact with bed base).
1. Ensure system is in alternation mode but is not
undergoing an alternation.
2. With the patient lying in a supine position, unzip top
cover just past sacral (bottom) region.
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3. Slide your hand along a deflated cell under the patients
sacral area (bottom). The inner static cell will remain
inflated but your hand should slide easily between
patient and base.
4. If hand can pass under patient then patient is adequately
suspended and pressure can be lowered.
5. Repeat "bottoming out" test after pressure has been
lowered.
In the event of a system malfunction, the alarm will
activate and pressure LEDs will flash.
Establishing Pressure (inclined position)
The system runs on the chosen setting but when
the user changes and stays in a new position the
pressure in the mattress can adjust (higher/lower).
The sensor in the control unit will react and adjust
the pressure if required to compensate for the new
position.
IMPORTANT!
– Return to the original pressure setting when
the patient returns to the supine position, and
perform a "bottoming out" test.
– Wait a minimum of 10-12 minutes between
pressure adjustment and patient assessment,
as it may take a full cycle for the system to
adjust to any new setting.

5.4 Heel Cell Zones - SoftCloud Pro

For SoftCloud Pro, the five heel cells incorporate an option
which allows the carer to permanently offload the heel of
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