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- Page 1 Instruction manual APM Bari Anti-decubitus Alternating Pressure System...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Read the following instructions for use carefully and observe the safety and warning information. 1. General information The novacare Alternating Pressure System APM BARI is a system for treatment and prevention of ulcers/ ® decubitus. As a medical aid, the product is mainly given to medical experts or professional users. Profes- sional users are people who, due to their medical or comparable training, have sufficient knowledge of the product and its use. -
Page 3: Product Information
PU coating with all-round zip. Intended use The novacare alternating pressure system APM Bari is suitable for use with decubitus ulcers of category ® I-IV according to EPUAP/NPUAP and are intended for a maximum user weight of 280 kg. - Page 4 Treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers (decubiti) according to the care plan and in compliance with national standards.In the case of patients in pain or with a low pain threshold, the system should only be operated in static mode or a more suitable novacare system should be used.
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Page 5: Installation & Use
Never put a damaged product into operation. 2. Remove the existing mattress from the patient's bed and place the APM Bari mattress system onto the beds slatted frame securing it using the retaining straps located on the underside of the mattress. - Page 6 14. Observe the key lock function. 15. The APM Bari mattress system can also be used for beds with an adjustable lying surface. The head cells are static, but the setting selected for the alternating pressure also affects the pressure in the head cells.
- Page 7 A hand or forearm should be able to be inserted under the patient in the deflated cell areas with little resistance. When switching to static mode , the alternating inflation and deflation of the cells is stopped and all cells are filled with the same pressure. This can take up to ten minutes. Further- more, the unit automatically reduces the pressure by one level.
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Page 8: Faults & Troubleshooting
Do not use abrasive products, products containing phenol or diethylene glycol monoethyl ether. Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning. Use in the nursing area (change of patients): Reprocess according to national regulatory requirements. novacare gmbh expressly recommends re- ®... -
Page 9: Disposal & Environment
The control unit is electrical waste and must not be disposed of in household or residual waste. It must be handed over to the responsible disposal point. The electrical devices of novacare gmbh are registered: WEEE reg. no.: DE-89403200. ®... -
Page 10: Abbreviations & Symbols
APM Bari 8. Abbreviations & Symbols List of abbreviations Constant Low Pressure Cardiopulmonary resuscitation EPUAP/NPUAP European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel / National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Polyurethane PAT Test Ultraviolet Symbol directory Manufacturer Reference to information in or location of the instructions for use. -
Page 11: Warranty
• for damage and malfunctions caused by natural wear and tear or during transport. • for the replacement of wear parts. • for delivered goods that have been modified, treated or changed without the consent of novacare ® gmbh. - Page 12 ® Bruchstrasse 48 • 67098 Bad Dürkheim Germany Tel. +49(0)6322-9565-0 • Fax +49(0)6322-9565-65 www.novacare.de Misprints and errors are reserved. Color, material and design changes possible.
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