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Clinical benefit
The clinical benefits for CuroCell® iA
Automatic and CuroCell® iA Manual together
with any of the mattresses included in this
instruction for use are:
• Prevention and treatment of pressure
ulcers/pressure injuries up to and including
category IV.
• Reduction of shear forces.
• A safe, comfortable pressure redistribution
mattress system which is easy to handle.
• Silent running control units.
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Assembly and installation
Check that no parts are damaged. If damage is found, contact Care of Sweden or your local
distributor before using the product. Do not use sharp objects when unpacking as it might
damage the product.
When using an overlay mattress (CuroCell®
Ci10 or CuroCell®
Ci10 PRO):
1a. Place the overlay
mattress on the
base mattress.
Secure the mattress
to the base using
the 4 straps on the corners of the mattress.
When using a full replacement mattress
(CuroCell® Ci17, CuroCell® Ci20, CuroCell® Ci17
PRO or CuroCell® Ci20 PRO):
1b. Place the mattress
on the bed base.
1c. When using
CuroCell® Ci17 PRO or
CuroCell® Ci20 PRO:
Secure the mattress to
the bed using the
fastening straps on the underside of the
mattress. If the mattress is used on an
adjustable bed, the 4 straps at the head end
shall be fastened at the moving part of the
beds head end. The 2 straps at the foot end of
the bed shall be fastened at the moving part of
the foot end.
1d. When using CuroCell® Ci17 or CuroCell®
Ci20 the mattress is kept in position by the
Grip-lock cover.
Note!
For certain patients, e.g., amputees, the
recommended length measurement may not be
reached. Patients in these groups may require
other settings as the entire surface is not under
load. For function controls, see section 4 or 5
depending on which control unit you have.
The mattress may be inappropriate for use during
x-ray examinations because of the risk of blurred
images or artefacts that may lead to diagnostic
errors.
In the event of a power loss or similar, the
mattress will retain air for at least 12 hours.
Note!
Make sure that the mattress is the correct
size for the bed.
Check the cells and press studs to ensure they
are correctly assembled.
Make the bed with sheets.
The mattress should be
used lying in the lengthwise
direction on the mattress,
with feet at the end,
marked with the feet symbol.
2. Hang the control unit on the foot
end of the bed or place it on a
level, steady surface. Check
that the switch on the side of
the control unit it set to '0' (off).
3. Place the power cable so there is no risk of
stumbling over it, running over it with the bed
wheels, or getting it jammed when raising or
lowering the bed. Put the power cable into the
control unit.
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