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- Page 1 KCI-USA Inc. P. O. Box 659508 San Antonio, Texas 78265-9508 Call Toll Free 1-800-275-4524 1-800-275-3417 ® www.kci1.com...
- Page 3 For additional information or for specific questions please contact KCI Customer Service. ® In order for KCI products to perform properly, the following conditions must be met. Failure to comply with these conditions will void any pertinent warranties. •...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ® INTRODUCTION ............... 1-1 Indications . - Page 6 ® Table of Contents First Step ® Plus™ Operations Manual...
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Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The First Step Plus™ product is a pressure relieving mattress overlay designed to suspend the patient on a low- ® air-loss support surface, providing effective pressure relief and early intervention for patients with skin breakdown. The mattress overlay is constructed of Gore-Tex fabric and is divided into three sections: HEAD, BODY and ®... -
Page 8: Maximum Patient Weights
JCAHO Sentinel Event Alert #27, dated September 6, 2002, and other information referenced at http:// www.kci1.com/products/FDASafetyAlert. Consult a caregiver and carefully consider the use of bolsters, positioning aids, floor pads or KCI Padded Side Rail Accessories, especially with confused, restless or agitated ®... -
Page 9: Patient Placement
PATIENT PLACEMENT ® It is recommended that all sections of this manual be reviewed prior to product use. Carefully read the Contraindications, Risks and Precautions and Safety Tips Sections in the Introduction chapter of this manual prior to performing patient placement on the First Step Plus™... -
Page 10: Patient Transfer To First Step Plus™ Product
® 5. Attach hoses to Air Supply Unit: • Locate Hose Set Coupler that holds three hose ends together. • Turn hose set coupler such that hoses are stacked vertically and the blue HEAD hose is on top. • Insert top tab of coupler into horizontal slot on the right side of the air supply unit. -
Page 11: Non Ambulatory Patient Transfer
® 9. With air pressures set, verify patient comfort. 10. Lower bed height to lowest level. 11. Activate warmer and adjust temperature, if desired. Non Ambulatory Patient Transfer 1. Press green Power Button on Air Supply Unit to activate blower. 2. -
Page 12: Completion Of Patient Placement
® 2. To assist in patient comfort, allow a ‘‘cradling’’ effect or slight depression in the overlay where the patient lies. 3. A positive check for good placement is to slide your hand flat between First Step Plus™ and bed mattress, under the patient’s buttocks. There should be ®... -
Page 13: Nursing Care
NURSING CARE ® Before beginning nursing care on First Step Plus™ product, it is recommended that all sections of this manual be ® reviewed prior to product use. Carefully read the Contraindications, Risks and Precautions and Safety Tips sections in the Introduction chapter of this manual prior to performing nursing care for a patient on the First Step ®... -
Page 14: Patient Transport
® 4. Lower Side Rails. 5. Transfer patient following all applicable safety rules and institution protocols. PATIENT TRANSPORT 1. Press green Power Button to turn Off Air Supply Unit. Mattress overlay will begin to deflate. 2. Unplug Power Cord from wall outlet. 3. -
Page 15: Bedpan Placement
® 11. Adjust all three air flow control knobs to return surface to previous air pressure settings. 12. Adjust head and foot of bed for patient comfort. 13. Adjust Warmer and bed height as required. BEDPAN PLACEMENT 1. Adjust bed height and level bed to facilitate bedpan placement. 2. -
Page 16: Repositioning Patient Using Dri-Flo Underpads
® REPOSITIONING PATIENT USING DRI-FLO UNDERPADS ® 1. Adjust bed to lowest height position. 2. Adjust all three air flow control knobs to increase pressure in cushions to create a firm surface for patient repositioning. 3. When Side Rails are available, lower Side Rail on caregivers side. 4. -
Page 17: Care And Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING ® The following are the KCI recommended daily and weekly cleaning and infection control procedures for the First Step Plus™ Therapeutic Mattress Support System while it is in use. If this product is to be purchased, or utilized ®... - Page 18 ® First Step ® Plus™ Operations Manual Care and Cleaning...
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Page 19: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ® Review Safety Tips section in the Introduction Chapter and Preparing for Patient Placement section in the Patient Placement Chapter of this manual before beginning operation of the First Step Plus™ Mattress Overlay. ® POWER UP PROCEDURE 1. Plug Air Supply Unit into a 115 VAC wall outlet. Power Switch NOTE: Be sure power to this outlet IS NOT controlled by a wall switch. - Page 20 ® First Step ® Plus™ Operations Manual Operating Instructions...
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Page 21: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS* ® Maximum Patient Weight ............250 Lbs Dimensions: Mattress Overlay (inflated) . - Page 22 ® First Step ® Plus™ Operations Manual Specifications*...
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Page 23: Questions And Information
W.L. Gore and Associates. ® All other trademarks and service marks designated herein are property of KCI Licensing, Inc. and it’s affiliates. This product is patented and/or subject to pending patent. © 2005 KCI Licensing, Inc. All Rights Reserved 05/05 P/N 200676 Rev B Rev. - Page 24 ® First Step ® Plus™ Operations Manual Questions and Information...