Storage And Transportation; Use In Wound Care - SPAN PressureGuard PROTOCOL Owner's Manual

STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
Store the mattresses in a clean, dry place. Once the mattress is removed from the box, store in a flat position
if possible. Protect from damage. Avoid temperature extremes (below freezing or above 120
acclimate to room temperature before use. Do no stack more than 10 high. Do not stack other equipment on
top of the mattresses.
Store the control unit in a clean, dry place, protected from accidental damage or falls. Avoid temperature
extremes (below freezing or above 120
transportation, secure to prevent damage or falls. For shipment, use box and packaging as provided by the
manufacturer.
WARRANTY: The Protocol is unconditionally guaranteed against failure due to manufacturing defects under
normal use for 18 months. See page 23.
USE IN WOUND CARE: Use of PressureGuard
treatment of pressure injuries. Frequent repositioning, proper care, routine skin assessment, wound
treatment and proper nutrition are but a few of the elements required in the prevention and treatment of
pressure injuries. As there are many factors that may influence the development of a pressure injury for each
individual, the ultimate responsibility in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries is with the health
care professional.
CLEANING: Clean and disinfect mattress covers following contamination with bodily fluids and between
patients. Both the inner cover and the removable coverlet can be cleaned in place by wiping with neutral suds
and lukewarm water. Rinse and allow to air dry for approximately 20-30 minutes before use. For hard to
clean spots, use liquid cleaner with soft sponge in the concentration recommended by the manufacturer. DO
NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS OR SOLVENTS.
If desired, removable coverlet can be machine-laundered using cold or warm water and a cold rinse cycle.
Begin wash cycle, add detergent, allow to agitate for two minutes, then place coverlet in washer. Tumble dry
using low heat or no heat, or allow to air dry.
For long-term incontinent applications, clean and disinfect cover daily. A scented cleaner/disinfectant is
recommended. Iodophor type disinfectants (e.g. Betadine) will stain the fabric.
For disinfection, phenolic or quaternary type disinfectants are recommended. Disinfectants should be
hospital grade (tuberculocidal). Follow manufacturer's instructions for use concentrations, contact times and
rinsing.
Contamination with blood on the fabric can be disinfected with a 1:10 dilution of household bleach (5.25%
sodium hypochlorite) as recommended by the CDC. The use of bleach at improper dilutions may result in
fabric discoloration and fluid pass-through.
Where surveillance and epidemiology indicate ongoing transmission of C. difficile, an EPA registered
hypochlorite-based disinfectant is recommended. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use
concentrations, contact times and rinsing. Generic sources of hypochlorite (e.g. household chlorine bleach)
may also be used. Prepare the disinfection solution fresh daily at a 1:10 dilution. Improper dilutions may
result in ineffectiveness and higher than recommended concentrations will damage the fabric.
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CAUTION: USE OF HIGH HEAT IN WASHING OR DRYING WILL DESTROY THE
COVERLET.
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