Sunrise Medical Jay J2 PLUS Owner's Manual page 4

ENGLISH
The J2 Plus Cushion was developed for clinicians to use with
clients needing a load capacity of up to 650 lbs who are at low
to high risk for skin breakdown. Designed for excellent skin
protection and postural stability.
THE J2 PLUS CUSHION COMPONENTS:
1. Cushion Cover
2. Urethane encased foam overlay pad
3. Fluid insert
4. Foam inserts (3 layers)
5. Pre-contoured foam base
6. Solid Seat (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR J2 PLUS CUSHION
CAUTION
Prior to prolonged sitting, any cushion should be tried for a
few hours at a time while a clinician inspects your skin to
ensure that red pressure spots are not developing. You should
regularly check for skin redness. The clinical indicator for tissue
breakdown is skin redness. If your skin develops redness,
discontinue the use of the cushion immediately and see your
doctor or therapist.
Installing a cushion on a wheelchair may affect the centre of
gravity of the wheelchair and may cause the wheelchair to tip
backwards, potentially resulting in injury. Always assess for the
potential need for anti-tippers or amputee axle adapter brackets
to be added to the wheelchair to help increase stability.
JAY 2 Plus Cushion XT300005
The J2 Plus Cushion is designed to help reduce the incidence
of skin breakdown on the sitting surface. However, no cushion
can completely eliminate sitting pressure or prevent pressure
sores. The J2 Plus Cushion is not a substitute for good skin
care including proper diet, cleanliness, and regular pressure
reliefs.
Do not leave the cushion outside overnight at temperatures
below 40° F (5° C). Allow the cushion to warm to room
temperature before using. Sitting on extremely cold or hot
surfaces can cause skin damage.
Never submerge the cushion or any component other than the
external cover in any liquid.
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Avoid sharp objects or exposure to excessive heat or open
flame.
Avoid using the cushion on overly stretched seat upholstery.
2
Stretched upholstery does not provide adequate support for
the cushion and improper positioning may result. Replace
stretched upholstery or purchase the J2 Plus Solid Seat Insert.
3
Avoid using overly stretched backrest upholstery. Stretched
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back upholstery does not provide adequate support for the
body and improper positioning may result. Replace stretched
backrest upholstery or purchase a back support product from
Sunrise that is appropriate for you. Contact an authorized
supplier for a free demonstration of these products.
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When using this cushion with the fluid pad option, the fluid may
lose volume over time. Volume loss in this cushion may result
in bottoming out the cushion.
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Monthly, during routine cleaning and inspection, check this
cushion for bottoming out (see instructions under "checking
for bottoming out" below) and any fluid inconsistencies. If the
fluid is firmer in one area simply knead it back to its original
consistency.
If the fluid has shifted, this may result in bottoming out. Make
sure to move the fluid so it has even distribution.
CHECKING FOR BOTTOMING OUT ON THE J2 PLUS
CUSHION
Bottoming out occurs on a J2 Plus Cushion when you displace
the fluid out from underneath your seat bones, which leaves
you sitting on the foam base. It sometimes occurs on very
bony individuals, people using recliner wheelchairs, people
who slouch when sitting, people who move a lot, shifting the
fluid, or if using a cushion that is too wide.
When bottoming out occurs, increased pressure is placed onto
the ischials and coccyx increasing the risk for skin breakdown.
To check for bottoming out, sit on the cushion without the
cover for a minimum of two minutes. Transfer up and off the
cushion (or have someone help you transfer), trying not to
disturb the fluid underneath you. Push down in the depressions
on the pad where your ischials (seat bones) and coccyx
(tailbone) were. You should have to push through at least 1/2"
(1cm) of fluid before you feel the firm cushion base below.
If the cushion is properly positioned and the footrests are
properly adjusted, and there is not at least the minimum 1/2"
(1cm) of fluid, the cushion is bottoming out and should not be
used.
If bottoming out occurs discontinue use of this cushion and
contact your healthcare professional. If further assistance is
necessary, contact your Sunrise Medical Supplier.
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