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Introduction
The CairTurn RT, provided by Joerns, is a unique
bilateral rotation therapy mattress replacement system.
This system is designed to meet pressure relief and
rotational therapy needs of patients up to 350 lbs. in
weight with pressure ulcers, special respiratory needs,
and those at risk of skin breakdown.
Warning: The risk of entrapment can arise when
equipment is placed on bed frames that leave gaps
of even a few inches between the mattress and the
headboard, footboard, and bed or side rails. The
equipment is NOT to be used when such gaps are
present. See "Important Precautions" section of
this manual.
The CairTurn RT mattress replacement system is
suitable for both the treatment of existing pressure
ulcers stage I through stage IV as well as those who
have been assessed at risk from the complications
of immobility. The CairTurn RT is quiet, comfortable
and simple enough for single caregiver installation.
The user-friendly controls allow for easy adjustment of
patient comfort.
Additionally, low friction and low shear materials,
together with average interface pressures well below
capillary closure levels, means that the CairTurn RT
meets the comfort and clinical requirements of your
patients up to 350 lbs.
We have ensured that the CairTurn RT addresses the
four key areas in the treatment of compromised skin:
pressure relief, moisture control, and reduction in both
friction and shearing forces.
Moisture Control
Patients are at risk for skin maceration if excess
moisture is permitted to accumulate beneath the
patient. This may be due to perspiration, incontinence
or wound drainage.
On the CairTurn RT, moisture is controlled via the
specially treated breathable, fluid-proof, urethane
coated nylon therapy pad. The moisture vapor
permeable fabric of the therapy pad allows a sufficient
amount of air to circulate beneath the pad and wicks
away excess moisture.
Joerns® Support Surface
Shear and Friction Reduction
Shearing occurs when the skin is stationary in relation
to the support surface, while the underlying tissues
and vessels are stretched and damaged. When a
patient's skin rubs against another surface, the result
is friction. The top surface of the CairTurn RT therapy
pad is constructed from a very smooth nylon fabric
with low friction and low shear properties to protect the
patient's skin from these damaging forces.
Indications for Use
Note: The selection of a pressure-relieving surface
needs to be based on each individual patient's clinical
condition, diagnosis and/or co-morbidities. The choice
and use of a support surface is one factor in a holistic
program of wound care and treatment.
Spinal Cord Injury
The CairTurn RT is not recommended for use by
patients with unstable spinal fractures. Advice should
be obtained from the appropriate physician before
using the CairTurn RT system for these patients.
Pressure Relief
Pressure Ulcers
Respiratory Conditions
Rehabilitation
Neurology
Dermatology
Burns
Amputations
Pain Management
AIDS
Arthritis
Oncology
CairTurn RT
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