Changes In Patient Position - Arjohuntleigh Alpha Active 3 Instructions For Use Manual

Changes in Patient
Position
Static
Power Fail Condition
5. If the caregiver feels less than an inch of support
material, the patient has bottomed out and the
support pressures should be adjusted accordingly.
6. Bottoming out should be checked at various
anatomical sites and while the patient assumes
various body positions.
When a patient is in the lying or supine position, their
body weight is dispersed over a large area. When in the
sitting position, their body weight is concentrated within
a much smaller area and therefore will require more
support than in the lying position.
Therefore, when the patient changes position, it may be
necessary, in order to maximise the benefit of the
support surface, to make adjustments to the setting on
the pressure dial.
From Lying to Sitting -
From Sitting to Lying -
This adjustment should be in conjunction with
independent clinical determination of appropriate
support.
Provides a stable, non-moving support surface for
instances where a active therapy surface is contra-
indicated e.g. to carry out nursing procedures or for
patients unable to tolerate a moving surface. In
mode the support surface remains constant (all cells are
equally inflated). Additional nursing assessment must
be undertaken in order to direct an individualised
repositioning programme.
When operating the system in
necessary, where possible, to reduce the pressure setting
to increase patient comfort and safety.
If a condition arises disconnect the tubeset
Power Fail
from the pump and place the attached cap over the end
of the tubeset to put the mattresss into transport mode.
Transport mode is non-therapeutic offering support only
for up to 12 hours. It is recommended that when in
transport mode the patient is frequently monitored. Once
power is resumed, re-connect the tubeset to the pump to
continue therapy.
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Increase pressure control.
Decrease pressure control.
mode it may be
Static
Static