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- Page 1 KinAir MedSurg Pulse USER MANUAL ...with people in mind P/N 409100-AH Rev B• 06/2018...
- Page 3 User Manual is not a guarantee or warranty as to this product. It is intended only as a user’s guide. For additional information, or for specific questions, please contact ArjoHuntleigh Customer Service. In order for ArjoHuntleigh products to function properly, the following conditions must be met. Failure to comply with these conditions will void any pertinent warranties.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Weekly Care and Cleaning of the KinAir MedSurg Pulse System ....... - Page 5 Alarm Silence ................5-2 Height Adjust .
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Page 6: Introduction
The KinAir MedSurg Pulse System utilizes Controlled Air Suspension Therapy and Pulsating Air Suspension Therapy help in the treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers. The KinAir MedSurg Pulse System provides flexible patient positioning capabilities, built-in scales, electronically functional side rails and warmer. The KinAir MedSurg Pulse System is... -
Page 7: Safety Tips
When selecting a standard mattress, ensure the distance between top of side rails (if used) and top of mattress (without compression) is at least 8.66 in (220 mm) to help prevent inadvertent bed exit or falls. Consider individual patient size, position relative to the top of the side rail) and patient condition in assessing fall risk. - Page 8 NOTE: Bed Exit Alarm is triggered by dramatic weight reduction and may not alarm if patient is only partially exited from bed. Monitor patient frequently to guard against patient entrapment and migration. Ambulatory Patient Entrance and Exit - Lower the patient surface completely during assisted patient entrance and exit. Fluids - Avoid spilling fluids on unit controls.
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Page 9: Patient Placement
It is recommended that all chapters of this manual be reviewed prior to product use. Carefully read the Safety Tips section in the Introduction chapter of this manual prior to placing a patient on the KinAir MedSurg Pulse System. PREPARATION FOR PATIENT PLACEMENT Plug Power Cord into a properly grounded wall outlet. -
Page 10: Patient Transfer To The Kinair Medsurg Pulse System
>173 lbs. 6’8” <208 lbs. >208 lbs. PATIENT TRANSFER TO THE KINAIR MEDSURG PULSE SYSTEM Patient Transfer From Stretcher Turn the INSTAFLATE / MEMORY RETURN knob clockwise to fill cushions and create a firm surface for patient transfer. NOTE: You may silence the InstaFlate Alarm by pressing ALARM SILENCE. -
Page 11: Patient Transfer From Chair
Adjust the head of the unit to the fully raised position using the HEAD UP arrow on the Main Control Panel. Lower the foot of the unit to the fully down position using the FEET DOWN arrow on the Main Control Panel. Deflate cushions of the KinAir MedSurg Pulse bed: •... -
Page 12: Air Pressure Adjustment
Turn INSTAFLATE / MEMORY RETURN knob clockwise to create a firm surface. NOTE: You may silence the InstaFlate Alarm by pressing ALARM SILENCE. Lock brakes on both bed and chair. Lower Side Rails and store them under frame by pushing them in toward the center of unit. Press HEAD UP arrow on Main Control Panel to raise patient support surface to full upright position. -
Page 13: Completion Of Patient Placement
• The LED indicator is unlit when pulse operation is inactive. Pulse mode is chosen by: ADJUST pressing either the LOW or HIGH button on the Auxiliary Control Panel or by pressing either the LOW PULSE or HIGH PULSE button on the HIGH main control panel. - Page 14 If required, manually adjust air pressures. Allow time for cushions to reach new air pressures. Verify air pressures during cycle with hand check after each adjustment. If Pulse Mode is active, observe at least one complete pulse cycle. NOTE: One complete cycle starts at EVEN PAUSE and consists of progress to HIGH PAUSE, return to EVEN PAUSE, progress to LOW PAUSE and return to EVEN PAUSE.
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Page 15: Nursing Care
It is recommended that all chapters of this manual be reviewed prior to product use. Carefully read the Safety Tips section in the Introduction chapter of this manual prior to performing nursing care for a patient on the KinAir MedSurg Pulse System. -
Page 16: Patient Positioning
PATIENT POSITIONING Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg Use Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg to adjust patient support surface from 8° Trendelenburg to 8° Reverse Trendelenburg. NOTE: Trendelenburg positioning can be used to prevent patient migration. Prior to activating Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg, assess the security of all invasive lines and tubes to accommodate the desired angle of articulation and minimize the risk of binding, disconnecting or dislodging;... -
Page 17: Patient Transport
NOTE: Power is supplied to the bed by an Under Bed Inverter (UBI). With fully recharged batteries, the UBI will function for up to 1 hour if the bed is set into one blower mode, the heater is off and minimal use is made of the ArjoHuntleigh KinAir MedSurg Pulse frame functions. -
Page 18: Bedpan Placement
Dry Cover Sheet with towel. Remaining moisture will evaporate rapidly with air flow. Position patient on mattress, verifying that top of shoulder is between second and third cushions. Raise and lock Side Rails, if required. (See related Risks and Precautions and Safety Tips sections in the Introduction chapter of this manual.) Turn INSTAFLATE / MEMORY RETURN knob counterclockwise to restore preset cushion pressure settings. -
Page 19: Patient Repositioning Using Dri-Flo Breathable Underpads
Place the KinAir MedSurg Pulse Cover Sheet over patient support surface. Use Breathable Underpads. NOTE: ArjoHuntleigh’s Dri-Flo Breathable Underpads are recommended for incontinent patients. Do not use plastic-backed underpads. Plastic may block moisture vapor transmission and air flow from overlay. Dri-Flo Breathable Underpads are absorbent and permit more air flow. -
Page 20: Care And Cleaning
DAILY CARE AND CLEANING OF THE KINAIR MEDSURG PULSE SYSTEM NOTE: The patient need not be removed from the KinAir MedSurg Pulse System when performing daily cleaning procedures. The patient may be bathed as the patient support surface is being cleaned. -
Page 21: Weekly Care And Cleaning Of The Kinair Medsurg Pulse System
WEEKLY CARE AND CLEANING OF THE KINAIR MEDSURG PULSE SYSTEM In addition to daily care and cleaning, the KinAir MedSurg Pulse Cover Sheet should be replaced weekly or more often, as needed. Excessively soiled mattress components and Cover Sheets should be replaced and laundered. Contact your ArjoHuntleigh representative for local Infection Control procedures. -
Page 22: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains instructions for setting and adjusting functions of the KinAir MedSurg Pulse System. It is recommended that all chapters of this manual be reviewed before operating the bed. Carefully read the Contraindications, Risks and Precautions and Safety Tips sections in the Introduction Chapter, as well as Patient Placement chapter of this manual prior to operating the KinAir MedSurg Pulse System. -
Page 23: Heater Menu
• Turn Heater On or Off and adjust its target temperature. • Raise and lower head, foot sections, or the entire patient support surface. Heater Menu Use the Heater Menu to view current status and adjust heater settings: HEATER • Press HEAT ON / OFF to activate Heater. -
Page 24: Height Adjust
Height Adjust Use the Height Adjust feature to adjust the height and angle of the bed surface and frame. RAISE / LOWER HEAD OF BED HEAD FEET Use the HEAD UP / DOWN arrows to adjust the angle of the head-end surface of the DOWN DOWN DOWN... -
Page 25: Air Adjust
Air Adjust HEAD SHOULDER BODY AUTO PROGRAM PATIENT WEIGHT ° ° ° ° GUIDELINES (LBS.)* ADJUST ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° HIGH ° ° ° ° PULSE FLASHING ° ° ° ° LIGHT °... - Page 26 Auto Program Selection Guidelines WOMEN HEIGHT TALL SHORT HEIGHT TALL SHORT 4’10 in >130 lb <130 lb <108 lb 4’11 in <133 lb >133 lb <110 lb 5’0 in <136 lb >136 lb <112 lb 5’1 in <139 lb >139 lb <114 lb 5’2 in <141 lb...
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Page 27: Pulse Mode
A combination of the selected cycle time and the degree of airflow fluctuation between full inflate and deflate determines pulse action. Fluctuation limits are established using the air adjust feature prior to activating pulse operation. Two ranges of airflow differential (Pulse modes) provided on the KinAir MedSurg Pulse System: LOW and HIGH: •... -
Page 28: One Blower Operation
One Blower Operation Use One Blower operation while performing maintenance procedures or under other special circumstances, such as when softer mattress pressures are required. Press ONE BLOWER button to turn blower ON / OFF. NOTE: LED displays One Blower operation status and toggles ON and OFF. BLOWER NOTE: With each subsequent illumination of the LED on the ONE BLOWER button, the Blower affected will alternate. -
Page 29: Alarm Silence
Alarm Silence Use the Alarm Silence button to silence the following alarm conditions: NOTE: An ALARM SILENCE button is also located on the Main Control Panel. ALARM SILENCE • SEAT DEFLATE - Alarm will sound when Seat Deflate has been activated for longer than 12.50 minutes. -
Page 30: Scale Control Panel
SCALE CONTROL PANEL WEIGH WEIGH EXIT DELAY DELAY ALARM HOLD HOLD ZERO WEIGH Press to momentarily delay weighing and display. DELAY - Press A, B, or C to select the option shown in the A, B, C - bottom row of the display, above each button. Press to hold (save) displayed weight while HOLD - weight changes are being made to bed. -
Page 31: Set
Press A / HOLD corresponding to YES. The screen shown at right will temporarily appear. HANDS OFF 10 SEC NOTE: Do not touch the bed for 10 seconds while scale is being recalibrated. W E I G H I N G! NOTE: The patient Exit Alarm will be deactivated. -
Page 32: Exit Alarm
Exit Alarm Use Exit Alarm button to activate / deactivate patient Exit Alarm. An audible alarm will sound if a 10% or more decrease in patient weight is detected. On the Scale Control Panel, press EXIT ALARM button to turn Exit Alarm either ON or OFF. One of the displays shown at right will appear to reflect the current status of the Exit Alarm. -
Page 33: Bed Motion Control Panel
BED MOTION CONTROL PANEL DOWN Use the Bed Motion Control Panel to adjust the height and angle of the patient support surface and frame, as well as, set Lockouts for Head, Knee Gatch, Trendelenburg and Reverse Trendelenburg angles and Bed Height. The Bed Motion Control Panel is located on the frame below the litter surface at the unit’s foot end. -
Page 34: Lockouts
• Press the FOOT LOCKOUT button located on the Bed Motion Control Panel to lock out the knee gatch. • Press the BED UP arrow or press the BED DOWN lever located on the Bed Motion Control Panel to raise patient surface to its full height. •... -
Page 35: Cpr
FOOT LOCKOUT Use the FOOT Lockout to prevent intentional or unintentional changes to the Knee Gatch Angle. To perform lockout: Press the FOOT Lockout button located on the Bed Motion Control Panel. NOTE: When lockout is engaged, button will remain pressed down. Observe that Foot Up / Down controls are disabled. -
Page 36: Instaflate
Lower Side Rails. Remove Headboard, as needed. Begin CPR. NOTE: Patient's weight and the CPR process will deflate cushions. After CPR is performed and patient is clinically stable: • Turn CPR Lever up and toward foot end of unit to inflate cushions and resume bed functions. •... -
Page 37: Side Rail Control Panels
Observe that the button releases, LED dims and cushions in body section inflates to preset pressures. SIDE RAIL CONTROL PANELS The Side Rail Control Panels provide caregiver and patient convenient access to basic bed control: BED UP - Press to raise patient surface to a maximum of 31 in. BED DOWN - Press to lower patient surface to a minimum of 22 in. -
Page 38: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS* Maximum Recommended Patient Weight (including accessories)....... . 300 lb (136 kg) Maximum Frame Capacity . -
Page 39: Symbols Used
SYMBOLS USED ETL Listed to UL 60601-1, CSA C22.2 NO 601.1 M90 Type B Equipment Alternating Current Refer to accompanying documents Maximum Patient Weight Equal Potential... - Page 40 Grounded Equipment Power OFF Power ON...
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Page 41: Miscellaneous
MISCELLANEOUS Classification Classification in accordance with UL 60601-1, IEC 60601-1 and EN 60601: • Class 1 and Internally Powered • Type B • Ordinary Equipment • No Sterilization • Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide. •... -
Page 42: Questions And Information
QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION For questions regarding KinAir MedSurg Pulse, supplies, maintenance or additional information about ArjoHuntleigh products and services, please contact ArjoHuntleigh or an ArjoHuntleigh authorized representative or visit: www.ArjoHuntleigh.com. In the US, call 1-800-343-0974. ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the ArjoHuntleigh group of companies... - Page 44 GETINGE GROUP is a leading global provider of products and systems that contribute to quality enhancement and cost efficiency within healthcare and life sciences. We operate under the three brands of ArjoHuntleigh, GETINGE and MAQUET. ArjoHuntleigh focuses on patient mobility and wound management solutions.