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Darin See
April 21, 2025
i need the proper cleaning method for the matress coverthat has the barrier on the back of it please
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Mr. Anderson
May 10, 2025
The proper cleaning method for the Arjo MaxxAir ETS mattress cover with a barrier on the back (nylon fabric with moisture vapor permeable backing) is:
- Machine-wash the cover sheet only. - Use a mild detergent with water on a non-abrasive cloth for regular cleaning. - Disinfect using only EPA-approved SOAP disinfectants diluted per the manufacturer’s instructions. - Launder and disinfect the cover sheet after each patient use and before reuse by a new patient. - Follow safety precautions when blood or body fluids are present, including gloves, protective clothing, and face protection.
(453.5 kg)*, with expandability features from 36 in to 42 in to 48 in in width when used on the BariMaxx II Therapy System frame. The MaxxAir ETS (MRS) is comprised of one 36 in wide middle section, two 6 in wide side air bolsters to provide expandability and two inflatable bladders beneath the mattress to provide the turn assist function.
RISKS AND PRECAUTIONS The following precautions should always be observed: Side Rails and Restraints – WARNING: Use or non-use of restraints, including side rails, can be critical to patient safety. Serious or fatal injury can result from the use (potential entrapment) or non-use (potential patient falls) of side rails or other restraints.
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BariMaxx Bariatric Bed System and BariMaxx II Therapy System - For safest use, Arjo recommends the BariMaxx Bariatric Bed System or BariMaxx II Therapy System is always used in conjunction with the MaxxAir ETS MRS, as well as any other safeguards that might be appropriate.
The use of accessories on the bed may decrease the patient weight capacity of the bed. Contact Arjo Customer Service for questions concerning the use of accessories and see the Questions and Information section of this guide for contact information.
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Ensure that mattress cover is not wrinkled and that buckles on patient’s left head side and right foot side of cover are properly connected under mattress. If hose connections have been previously attached, they do not need to be disconnected to place cover.
PATIENT TRANSFER CAUTION: Monitor patient airway and position during inflation / deflation of mattress. Ensure patient and any patient support lines are properly supported at all times. It is recommended that ambulatory patients enter and exit a deflated unit. • Verify all brakes are locked. •...
NURSING CARE It is recommended that all sections of this manual be reviewed prior to product use. Carefully review the Indications, Contraindications, Risks and Precautions, and Safety Information sections in the Introduction prior to performing nursing care on the MaxxAir ETS Mattress Replacement System.
Firmly place hand on therapy unit and disconnect hose sets. Cables fit snuggly and may require a sight force to disconnect. Begin CPR. Patient’s body weight and CPR process will deflate mattress unit. After CPR is performed and patient is clinically stable, reinsert hose set and adjust Comfort Control to its original setting.
GENERAL OPERATION Avoid contact of sharp instruments with the MaxxAir ETS MRS. Punctures, cuts and tears may prevent proper inflation and air pressure maintenance.
All nylon fabric with moisture vapor permeable backing cover sheets must be laundered and disinfected after each patient use, prior to use by a new patient. Contact Arjo for information regarding laundering. The patient does not need to be removed from the bed when performing daily cleaning procedures.
WEEKLY CARE AND CLEANING In addition to daily care and cleaning, the MaxxAir ETS Mattress Replacement System therapy unit, hoses, bed frame, side rails and other components should be wiped down weekly, depending on soiling. CLEANING PROCEDURE When blood and / or body fluids are present, consult a health care professional for proper use of the following throughout all cleaning procedures: •...
TROUBLESHOOTING Basic troubleshooting procedures for the MaxxAir ETS Mattress Replacement System are provided in the following charts. Each chart deals with a specific symptom and provides a symptom / possible cause / remedy approach to use in identifying the solution. The symptom will describe the condition that the unit is in.
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Clean or replace air coming out. the Unit back on, unit is able to filter. operate normally again). Contact Arjo Service Representative. Blower still runs but cannot CPU needs to be reset. (If you If this happens on the change between modes.
SPECIFICATIONS* MATTRESS SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Patient Weight Limit 1000 lb (453.5 kg)* MaxxAir ETS Mattress Replacement System Width ................36 in W (91 cm) Width ................42 in W (107 cm) Width ................48 in W (122 cm) Length................80 in L ( 203 cm) Height ................10 in H (25 cm)
Possible electrical shock hazard The MaxxAir ETS (Expandable Turning Surface) Mattress Replacement Systems’s Air Control Unit uses RF energy only for its internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause interference in nearby electronic equipment. The MaxxAir ETS was tested to the following standards: •...
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At Arjo, we are committed to improving the everyday lives of people affected by reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. With products and solutions that ensure ergonomic patient handling, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the effective prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism, we help professionals across care environments to continually raise the standard of safe and dignified care.
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Do you have a question about the MaxxAir ETS and is the answer not in the manual?
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i need the proper cleaning method for the matress coverthat has the barrier on the back of it please
The proper cleaning method for the Arjo MaxxAir ETS mattress cover with a barrier on the back (nylon fabric with moisture vapor permeable backing) is:
- Machine-wash the cover sheet only.
- Use a mild detergent with water on a non-abrasive cloth for regular cleaning.
- Disinfect using only EPA-approved SOAP disinfectants diluted per the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Launder and disinfect the cover sheet after each patient use and before reuse by a new patient.
- Follow safety precautions when blood or body fluids are present, including gloves, protective clothing, and face protection.
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