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  • Page 1 ™ ALPHA RESPONSE Instructions For Use...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preparing the Systems for Use ......... 5 Installing the Alpha RESPONSE Mattress ....... . 5 Installing the Alpha RESPONSE Seat cushion .
  • Page 4 Alpha RESPONSE System ........

  • Page 5: General Safety

    • The cover of this product is vapour permeable but not air permeable and may present a suffocation risk. • There is no transport mode on the Alpha RESPONSE seat cushion. • Only the pump and mattress combination as indicated by ArjoHuntleigh should be used.

  • Page 6: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Design Policy and Copyright ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of companies. As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Use it to initially set up the system and keep it as a reference for day-to-day routines and as a guide to maintenance. About Alpha Alpha RESPONSE system is a pressure redistributing mattress replacement, mattress overlay or RESPONSE seat cushion system designed to complement pressure ulcer treatment and prevention protocols.

  • Page 8: Pump

    Pump LCD Screen, Controls Carry and LED Indicator Handle Tubeset Swing-out Connector Bed-Hooks Mattress: Overlay and Replacement 3 Static Head Cells Detachable Cover 14 Standard Cells HEAD END Control FOOT END Securing Straps Cable Management Flap Tubeset Transportation Loop...

  • Page 9: Seat Cushion

    Seat Cushion Detachable Cover Active (Alternating) Cells Deflation Valves (on underside for packing and storage) Fixing Straps Base Cover Tubeset...

  • Page 10: Clinical Applications

    The above are guidelines only and should not replace clinical judgement. The Alpha RESPONSE systems represent one aspect of a pressure ulcer management strategy; if existing wounds do not improve or the patients condition changes the overall therapy regimen should be reviewed by the prescribing clinician.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Alpha RESPONSE Alpha RESPONSE seat cushion, which all have integral tubesets. Installing the Alpha RESPONSE Mattress Caution Do not use the mattress overlay directly on the bed frame. Mattress Overlay 1. Place the overlay on top of the base mattress, with the tubeset located near the foot end of the bed and the CPR at the head end.
  • Page 12 Mattress Replacement 1. Remove the existing mattress from the bed frame and check that there are no protruding bed springs or sharp objects on the bed frame surface. 2. Unroll the mattress onto the bed frame and ensure that the tubeset is located at the foot end of the bed and the CPR at the head end.

  • Page 13: Installing The Alpha Response Seat Cushion

    Installing the Alpha RESPONSE Seat cushion Cautions • Do not use the seat cushion without a foam cushion beneath it. • Always use the seat cushion with the protective top cover. • Always use the seat cushion in the correct orientation.

  • Page 14: Installing The Pump

    5. If the chair is of the closed side type with a removable seat cushion, fix the seat cushion as shown below: 6. If the chair is of the closed side type with a non- removable seat cushion, then security will rely on the anti-slip base material of the seat cushion.
  • Page 15 Cable Management The mains power cable should be put through one of the cable management flaps which are on each side of the in Mattresses mattress, as follows: 1. Locate one of the cable management flaps. 2. If necessary, open the press studs along the flap. 3.
  • Page 16 Disconnecting the To disconnect the tubeset at any time, push down the release button on the top of the tubeset connector and Tubeset pull the tubeset connector away from the pump. This will put the mattress into Transport Mode and will not deflate the mattress.

  • Page 17: Controls, Alarms And Indicators

    4. Controls, Alarms and Indicators Control Panel Weight Range Icons LCD Screen Activity Indicator LED Indicator Run/Standby Button Mode Selection Icon Weight/Mode Mattress/Seat Mode Icon Select Button Select Buttons LCD Screen This displays the operating mode and status of the pump, as follows: •...
  • Page 18 LED Indicator The multicolour LED adjacent to the Run/Standby button indicates the status of the pump, as follows: Amber (Constant) External power is applied to the pump, but the pump is in Standby. Green (Constant) The pump is in Run mode and operating.
  • Page 19 Weight Range There are three Weight Range icons displayed on the LCD screen, the relative size of each “person” icon corresponding to the patient weight range. The selected weight range is indicated by the corresponding icon being solid and the other two icons as outlines. Patient comfort and clinical judgement should be used to select the correct weight range setting.
  • Page 20 Mode If the Select button is pressed during therapy when the Mode Selection icon is displayed, then the Weight icons are replaced by two icons. The Range Mode selected is indicated by the corresponding icon Mode being solid and surrounded by a square and the remaining icon as an outline: Active (Alternating) Mode Backrest Horizontal...

  • Page 21: Alarms

    Alarms 1. When the pump detects an alarm condition: • The corresponding visual alarm is displayed on the LCD screen, as detailed below. • The LED indicator on the control panel flashes alternately red and green. • An audible alarm is sounded, which increases in pitch if the alarm is ignored.

  • Page 22: Mattress - Pump Operation

    Refer to Section 4, Page 11 “Controls, Alarms and Indicators” for a comprehensive description of the controls and indicators on the pump. Installing the System Before using the Alpha RESPONSE system make sure the system has been installed correctly in accordance with Section 3, Page 5 “Installation”.

  • Page 23: Mattress Operation

    Mattress Operation 1. Make sure the CPR control on the mattress is closed. 2. At the start of the inflation sequence, the default mattress-inflation screen is displayed. • The default patient weight range setting is Normal , as indicated by the three Weight Range icons.

  • Page 24: Stopping Therapy

    1. If the backrest on the bed is raised (the patient is in Raising the Backrest a semi-recumbent position), the system detects the on the Bed Frame new position and automatically does the following: • Increases the air pressure in the mattress cells to provide optimal pressure redistribution to the patient.

  • Page 25: To Store The Mattress

    To Store the Mattress Following deflation: 1. Start rolling the mattress from the foot end towards the head end; stop after turn of the mattress. 2. Bring the tubeset connector over the mattress and secure. 3. Continue to roll the mattress from the foot end towards the head end.

  • Page 26: Cpr Control

    IMPORTANT IN THE EVENT OF CARDIAC ARREST CPR Control In the event of a patient suffering cardiac arrest and CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) needing to be administered, activate the CPR control to rapidly deflate the mattress: To Activate the Use a quick, firm pull on the CPR tag to remove the CPR plug.

  • Page 27: Seat Cushion - Pump Operation

    6. Seat Cushion - Pump Operation General Refer to the "General" and "Initial Inflation" sections in Section 5, Page 16 “Mattress - Pump Operation” Seat Cushion 1. At the start of the inflation sequence, the default Operation seat-inflation screen is displayed. •...

  • Page 28: To Deflate The Seat Cushion

    To Deflate the Seat To deflate the seat cushion, do the following: Cushion 1. Press and hold the button for 3 Run/Standby seconds to put the pump into Standby • The LED indicator changes to • The LCD screen goes blank. 2.

  • Page 29: Decontamination

    Healthcare Facility or the country of use. If you are uncertain, you should seek advice from your local Infection Control Specialist. Alpha RESPONSE system should be routinely decontaminated between patients and at regular intervals while in use; as is good practice for all reusable medical devices.

  • Page 30: Maintenance And Service

    The internal biofilter can be run continuously for 12 months before it requires autoclaving or replacement. The biofilter can only be replaced by a service engineer. Alpha RESPONSE Mattress Replacement, Overlay and Seat Cushion General Care Remove the top cover and inspect for signs of wear or any tears.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting The following table provides a troubleshooting guide for the Alpha RESPONSE systems in the event of malfunction. LCD Screen Possible Cause Remedy Pump is inflating the mattress The “egg timer” is replaced by the patient replacement or mattress body icon when mattress inflation is overlay.

  • Page 32: Technical Description

    10. Technical Description PUMP Model: Alpha RESPONSE Part Numbers: 464001 - UK Supply Voltage: 100-230V Supply Frequency: 50/60Hz Power Input: 27VA Size: 240mm (L) x 210mm (H) x 135mm (D) Weight: 3.2kg Case Material: Fire Retardant ABS Plastic Plug Fuse Rating:...
  • Page 33 Width (mm) 465001ADV Alpha RESPONSE Mattress Replacement (Advantex) 465001DAR Alpha RESPONSE Mattress Replacement (Dartex) 465002ADV Alpha RESPONSE Mattress Replacement, Narrow (Advantex) 465002DAR Alpha RESPONSE Mattress Replacement, Narrow (Dartex) 465003ADV Alpha RESPONSE Mattress Overlay (Advantex) 465003DAR Alpha RESPONSE Mattress Overlay (Dartex)
  • Page 34 COVER SPECIFICATION Feature ® ® Standard Cover (Dartex) Advantex Removable Cover Moisture Vapour Permeable Air Permeable Low Friction 18% lower Water Resistant / Repellent Infection Control Material coating is Bacteriostatic, Material coating is Bacteriostatic, fungistatic, antimicrobial fungistatic, antimicrobial Fire Retardant BS 7175: 0,1 &...
  • Page 35 F: +64 9 525 2433 Toll Free US: (800) 323 1245 F: +1 630 307 6195 DENMARK POLAND ArjoHuntleigh A/S ArjoHuntleigh Polska Sp. z.o.o. Vassingerødvej 52 ul. Ks. Wawrzyniaka 2 DK-3540 LYNGE PL-62052 KOMORNIKI T: +45 4 913 8486 T: +48 61 662 1550...

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