KAP Medical K-1 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 20

PATIENT COMFORT CONTROL LEVEL (K)
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The system is designed for patients weighing between 35 ~ 1000 lbs. (15 Kg. ~ 455 Kg.). By pressing the Comfort
Control Keys or rotating the pressure control knob (K) towards the SOFT position (down arrow) reduces the pressure
setting, and the FIRM position (up arrow) increases the pressure. The patient comfort pressure ranges from SOFT 6 ±
5 mmHg to FIRM 32 ± 5 mmHg (based on model). Depending on the desired patient comfort level, the controller will
increase or decrease the pressure in the mattress to maintain the desired pressure in the mattress.
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Once the mattress is inflated to its normal size, lay the patient on the mattress and set the Comfort Control Key(s)/knob
(Soft/Firm) to the desired patient comfort level. Wait 2 minutes for the mattress pressure to stabilize and verify the
appropriate pressure required to support the patient by performing a simple "four finger check". Make sure that the
patient is lying flat on their back in the center of the mattress. Place four fingers between the air cushions directly
underneath the sacral region of the patient's body. There should be a minimum of 3 to 4 finger width clearance
between the bottom of the patient and the safety foam base, (on an overlay there is no safety foam base). Repeat this
procedure until the desired patient comfort pressure is achieved.
ALTERNATING PRESSURE (AP)
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To set Alternating Pressure (AP mode), Press the (AP) AP key to activate AP mode in K-1 Elite and K-2 Elite models.
Press the (M) Mode key to activate and light up the appropriate AP time 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes In K-1oem model.
Press the (M) Mode key to activate and light up the AP mode in K-2oem model. Select the desire AP time using the (L)
time keys/knob on K-1, K-2 and (TT) Time key on K-2oem.
Adjusting AP low pressure settings (K-1oem and K-2oem models)
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To adjust the low pressure zone of the Alternating Pressure therapy, follow the next steps:
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(Perform in Stand-By mode) Press and hold "Alarm Silence" & "Fowler" (K-1oem) or
"Alarm Silence" & "Fowler" (K-2oem) keys until unit beeps. (Approx. 3 seconds).
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7- segment will display "0", "2", "5" or "7" (0%, 25%, 50% or 75% mmHg of high pressure setting) on K-1oem
and "0" or "5" (0% or 50% mmHg of high pressure setting) on K-2oem
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Change selection using the soft / firm keys.
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To end routine and accept setting, press "Power" key.
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Routine will auto time out in 30 seconds if no key is pressed.
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Turn on control unit and select Alternating Pressure mode.
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