Arjohuntleigh Bari-Breeze Quick Reference Manual

Bari-Breeze
Quick Reference Guide
This Quick Reference Guide has been produced to assist Healthcare Professionals and other users
with only the functional aspects of the system. The guide does not replace the general safety warnings,
cautions and recommendations provided in the product instructions for use, part number 647901.
Refer to the product instructions for use before using this product.
Indications:
• The Bari-Breeze
• The Bari-Breeze systems are indicated for the prevention and/or management of all categories
pressure ulcer, when combined with an individualised, comprehensive pressure ulcer protocol.
Contraindication: Do not use Bari-Breeze systems for patients with unstable spinal fractures.
Caution: If patients have other unstable fractures, or conditions which may be complicated by a soft or moving
surface, advice should be sought from an appropriate clinician before use.
Standby - When the pump has power but is in Standby mode, the 7 segment LED display will show a single bar.
Power/Standby - Press the Power/Standby button to turn the pump on.
Max Flow - Press
when it is active.
Turn Options - The
next setting. For example, to change the mattress from Bi-lateral Turn (
button twice until
In Left Turn ( ) mode the right air cushions in the mattress will be held at a constant high pressure, and the
left air cushions will be held at a constant low pressure. This process is reversed for the Right Turn ( ) mode.
When is selected, the system will alternate between left and right turn, stopping in the central position.
During this time the display will show
Turn Times - The time selected for the turn is the duration (in minutes) the mattress will remain in each
position during the selected turn sequence.
Turn Angle - Four settings are available to select the amount of turn given to the patient. These are selected
using the turn angle button
Comfort Control Level - These controls adjust the fi rmness of the mattress. The
setting, and the
Lock Out - Pump functions (including power/standby) can be locked out to prevent unintentional change of
modality / cell pressures. To activate, press the lock button for approximately 2-3 seconds until the blue LED
illuminates. To deactivate, press and hold the lock out button until the LED turns off.
Power Fail - In the event of a power fail situation, the pump will alert the carer by fl ashing the amber Power
Fail LED and sounding the buzzer. Once the power is restored to the pump the alarm will cease and the pump
will return to its previous operating settings.
Low Pressure - In the event of hose disconnection, an
"Low Pressure") while the buzzer sounds to alert the carer to the alarm condition. Once the hose is reconnected,
the alarm will cease and the pump resume its previous therapy settings.
1. NPUAP/EPUAP International Pressure Ulcer Guideline, 2009.
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mattress is designed for patients weighing up to 455 kg (1000 lb).
to enable maximum air fl ow from the pump. A blue indicator on the button will show
button selects the turn settings of the mattress. Each press of the button selects the
is selected.
, where 4/4 is equal to approximately 40 degrees.
button increases it. The current comfort level (1-9) will be displayed on the LED display.
or to indicate the system is in the centralising phase.
and will alternate on the LED display (representing
1
of
) to Static ( ) position, press the
button reduces the pressure