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Joerns® Therapeutic Support Surfaces
ProCair® Plus
Mattress Connection
All of the control units have a hose set permanently
mounted to the side of the control unit. The connector
that attaches to the mattress has three ports. The
left and right are of the same connector type and are
interchangeable. The center connection is different
and must be connected to the center port.
To disconnect the control unit from the mattress, locate
the ports at the foot end of the mattress (Figure 4).
Disconnect the hose set by pressing down and pulling
the left and right connectors (Figure 5). Repeat with
the middle connector to fully disconnect the mattress
from the control unit (Figure 6).
Note: If the control unit is not powered for a long
period of time the connector should be disconnected
from the ProCair
Plus mattress and the control unit
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should be stored (see "Storage and Care" section).
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Figure 5
Figure 6
Troubleshooting
ProCair Plus surface is not alternating or
increasing in pressure:
1. Ensure the hose connection from the therapy
mattress system (mattress) to the control unit is
securely connected.
2. Ensure that the control unit is plugged into an
AC outlet.
3. Ensure that the Power light is illuminated.
4. If steps 1-3 aren't successful, contact Joerns
Healthcare for tech support at 800.826.0270.
Nursing Procedures
Recommended Linen:
Special linens are not necessary for the ProCair Plus,
and there is no need for a bottom sheet. The mattress
cover should be covering the therapy cells at all times.
Based upon the patient's specific needs, the following
may be utilized:
• Draw or slide sheet in positioning and to further
minimize friction and shearing.
• Incontinence barrier pad for patients incontinent of
urine and stool, and patients with highly draining
wounds.
• Add use top sheets, blankets and/or bedspreads as
needed for patient comfort.
• Keep the amount of padding between the patient
and bed to a minimum for optimum performance.
Patient Positioning and Comfort
General Repositioning
Patients should be turned and repositioned per an
individual turning schedule or per facility policy.
If it is not counter indicated, it is desirable to keep the
back section of the bed in the flat position to provide
optimal pressure redistribution and minimize the risk of
shearing injuries.
Elevating Patient into Sitting Position
The special properties of the ProCair Plus reduce the
opportunity for shear and friction that may occur when
raising the back section of other bed systems. As
with any surface, sliding can be expected; therefore,
patients should be repositioned after elevation. The
knee gatch or knee section of the bed may be elevated
first, to help prevent the patient from sliding when the
back section is elevated.
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