Arjohuntleigh alpha response Quick Reference Manual

ALPHA RESPONSE
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 464933EN.
Refer to the product instructions for use before using this product.
Indications:
• The Alpha Response™ mattress and cushion are designed for patients weighing up to 160 kg (352 lb).
• The Alpha Response systems are indicated for the prevention and/or management of all categories
combined with an individualised, comprehensive pressure ulcer protocol.
Contraindication: Do not use Alpha Response 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.
Press the Run/Standby button to put the pump into Run mode; the LED indicator will change to green.
The mutlicolour LED next to the Run/Standby button indicates the status of the pump.
Amber
Green
Red
If the mains power is disconnected from the pump while the pump is operating, the pump enters the Power Fail
Alarm mode. Press and hold the Run/Standby button; the alarm stops and the pump switches off completely.
Mattress/Seat Status - There are 5 mattress/seat mode icons which can be displayed, as follows:
Use the Weight/Mode Select buttons to
choose the new weight range:
Press the Select button to confirm.
The new Mode icon and square flashes and the Mode Selection icon changes.
Press the Select button to confirm weight and mode choices.
The "double-arrow" icon indicates that the pump is in normal therapy mode.
After the mattress has inflated and the system is in the normal operating mode, an Activity Indicator icon is displayed
in the top right corner of the LCD screen.
1. NPUAP/EPUAP International Pressure Ulcer Guideline, 2009.
(Constant) External power is applied to the pump, but the pump is in Standby
(Constant) The pump is in Run mode and operating
(Flashing) The pump has detected an alarm condition
Mattress Backrest Horizontal
Mattress Backrest Horizontal
Mattress Backrest Raised
Mattress Backrest Raised
Seat Cushion Active (Alternating) Mode
Light Weight 40 – 70kg
Normal Weight 70 – 120kg
Heavy Weight 120 – 160kg
Active (Alternating) Mode
Reactive (Constant Lower Pressure) Mode
Active (Alternating) Mode
Reactive (Constant Lower Pressure) Mode
Press the Select button during therapy to display the two mode
choice icons:
Active (Alternating) Mode
Reactive (CLP) Mode
Use the Weight/Mode Select buttons to choose the desired mode.
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