Patient Repositioning Using Dri-Flo Breathable Underpads; Incontinence / Drainage; Skin Care; General Operation - Arjohuntleigh KinAir MedSurg Pulse User Manual

PATIENT REPOSITIONING USING DRI-FLO BREATHABLE
UNDERPADS
1. Turn INSTAFLATE / MEMORY RETURN knob clockwise to create a firm surface.
NOTE: You may silence the InstaFlate Alarm by pressing ALARM SILENCE.
2. Adjust patient surface height to lowest position.
3. Lower Side Rails, if used.
4. Take positions on each side of patient (at least two people will be
needed). Roll edges of Dri-Flo
to get a firm grip.
5. Use Dri-Flo Underpad to lift and position patient properly on
mattress, verifying that top of shoulder is between second and
third cushions, as shown at right.
6. Raise and lock Side Rails, if required. (See related Risks and
Precautions and Safety Tips sections in the Introduction
chapter of this manual.)
7. Turn the INSTAFLATE / MEMORY RETURN knob
counterclockwise to restore preset cushion pressure settings.
8. Adjust support surface for patient comfort.

INCONTINENCE / DRAINAGE

1. Place the KinAir MedSurg Pulse Cover Sheet over patient support surface.
2. 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.
3. Watch for incontinence or drainage and provide appropriate skin care following each episode.

SKIN CARE

1. Remove excess moisture and keep skin dry and clean.
2. Maintain proper air pressures in accordance with the Air Pressure Adjustment section in the Patient Placement chapter
of this manual.
3. Monitor skin conditions regularly, particularly in areas where incontinence and drainage occur or collect, and consider
adjunct or alternative therapies for high acuity patients. Early intervention may be essential to preventing serious skin
breakdown.

GENERAL OPERATION

Avoid contact of sharp instruments with Cover Sheet and cushions.
Punctures, cuts and tears may prevent proper inflation and therapy.
TM
Underpad on each side of patient
1st & 2nd
Patient Shoulder
Cushions
Placement
3-5