Table of Contents
Advertisement
5.1
Manual setting
At start-up, the inner pressure of the mattress
must be set manually based on the weight and
height of the patient. The mattress system
maintains the pre-set inner pressure regardless
of movement and position changes. This means
that when the patient changes position, for
example, the mattress's inner pressure must
be adjusted manually. The weight settings on
the control unit are used to change the inner
pressure.
5.2
Programs
There are two programs to choose from:
Constant Low Pressure (CLP) means that the
air pressure in all of the air cells is the same in
the whole mattress.
Gentle Alternating Low Pressure (GALP)
means that the air pressures in the air cells are
different and alternates regularly after chosen
cycle periods.
Choose program by pushing the button for the
program. We recommend the Gentle
Alternating Low Pressure mode which is also
the preset mode.
1. Constant Low Pressure (CLP).
No cycle period is needed.
2. Gentle Alternating Low Pressure
(GALP). The cycle period can be
changed according to patient needs
and requirements. Choose between 10, 15, 20
or 25 minutes. The longer the cycle period, the
slower the alternations. We recommend a
basic setting of 10 minutes.
5.3
Maximum pressure (caring mode)
With this function, the entire mattress
is inflated and provides firmed
support. This function reverts to the
previous setting after approximately 20
minutes. The function should be used when
caring the patient, shifting the patient's
position, or moving the patient in or out of
bed. When the function has been used for a
long time, the diode will blink. If the use is
intentional, ignore the notification.
5.4
Seating function
A visible and audible notification is
generated when the seating function
has been active for two consecutive
hours, notifying that repositioning of the
individual may be necessary. The control unit
will also notify if an attempt is made to switch
on the system while seating function is active.
5.5
Sitting positioning in bed
When raising the head end of the bed into a
sitting position, always secure the patient´s
position. To ensure the product functionality,
we always recommend performing a hand
check, see 5.7. This function is recommended
to use for short periods only. For additional
support, positioning pillows can be used.
Note!
• When using a lift to place the patient in
the bed and the head end of the bed is
raised, make sure that the patient is not
placed too high on the mattress.
Otherwise, there is a risk of shear.
• When the Gentle Alternating Low
Pressure (GALP) program is used and the
head end of the bed is raised, make sure
that the patient and/or the mattress is
not moving downwards due to the
movement in the mattress. Also raise the
foot end of the bed.
5.6
Panel lock
Press the Panel lock button to lock
or unlock the control panel. The
button indicates when the panel has
been locked. The screen locks automatically if
left untouched for five minutes. This is to
prevent the settings being changed
accidentally. To unlock, press the button for 2
seconds.
14
CuroCell® iA Manual
Advertisement
Table of Contents
