Getinge Arjohuntleigh NIMBUS 3 Quick Reference Manual

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NIMBUS 3 & NIMBUS
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 151996EN.
Refer to the product instructions for use before using this product.
Indications:
• The Nimbus 3 and Nimbus 3 Professional mattresses are designed for patients weighing up to 250 kg (550 lb).
• The Nimbus 3 and Nimbus 3 Professional systems are indicated for the prevention and/or management of all
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categories of pressure ulcer, when combined with an individualised, comprehensive pressure ulcer protocol.
Contraindication: Do not use Nimbus 3 and Nimbus 3 Professional 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.
Note: For more information on putting the patient in the Prone position on the Nimbus 3 Professional mattress refer to the
Instructions for Use document, section "Patient Positioning Guidance for the Nimbus 3 Professional Mattress".
Power Switch & Alarm Reset - Switches the mains power to the pump on and off.
When the pump detects an alarm condition, it can be cancelled by switching the pump off and then back on.
The Wait indicator is illuminated when the mattress is being inflated. The indicator will remain illuminated until the
mattress has been fully inflated. This may take up to 15 minutes.
Alarms - During an alarm condition the triangular alarm symbol will flash, an audible alarm will sound and one of the
following indicators will be illuminated: Low Pressure, High Pressure, Pump Fault, Power (Fail).
The Low Pressure indicator is illuminated whenever the pump detects low pressure within the mattress. An audible
alarm will sound unless cancelled by the Mute button. The indicator will extinguish once normal pressure is reached.
Make sure the CPR is closed, the tubeset is connected properly and the mattress is set to Normal.
The High Pressure indicator is illuminated whenever the pump detects high pressure within the mattress. An audible
alarm will sound unless cancelled by the Mute button. The indicator will extinguish once normal pressure is reached.
Make sure the tubeset is not kinked and the Auto-Matt
Note: The Auto-Matt sensor consists of a flexible air sensor pad which is located underneath the mattress cells.
Pump Fault - Internal pump malfunction. Call Service Engineer.
The Power (Fail) alarm indicator will illuminate when a mains power failure has been detected. An audible alarm will
sound. The alarm will continue until the mains power is resumed or the pump is switched off using the Power switch
on the pump. If the power failure is prolonged, switch to Transport mode and disconnect the tubing.
Examples of the Power (Fail) alarm are mains lead removal and power failure.
The Service indicator will illuminate and remain on after a set number of running hours indicating the pump is ready
for a service. The pump will continue to function normally while the Service indicator is illuminated.
During an alarm condition the audible alarm can be muted by pressing the Mute button. The indicator on the Mute
button will illuminate to show the audible alarm has been silenced. After approximately 15 minutes the alarm mute
will be cancelled, and the audible alarm will sound.
Press the Static button to select Static mode. An audible tone will sound when the button is pressed. The indicator on
the Static button will only illuminate when the pump is in Static mode. Press the button again to return to Dynamic
mode.
The mattress cell pressure can be manually adjusted for patient comfort using the rotary Comfort Control dial.
1. NPUAP/EPUAP International Pressure Ulcer Guideline, 2009.
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sensor pad is flat and not kinked.
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