Set-Up, Adjustment, And Care - Sunrise Medical JAY J2 Deep Contour Owner's Manual

JAY ® J2 ® Deep Contour Cushion
JAY ® J2 ® DEEP CONTOUR CUSHION
The J2 Deep Contour cushion was developed for clinicians to use with
clients who are at extremely high risk for skin breakdown. Designed for
superior skin protection and stability.
J2 DEEP CONTOUR CUSHION COMPONENTS
Cover
Fluid pad
Foam base
Base hook
and loop
strips
FITTING THE J2 DEEP CONTOUR CUSHION
1. Initial Cushion set-up without user in seated position
Select the cushion to match your hip width when in the seated po-
sition. The cushion length should extend to within I-in - 2-in (25mm
- 51mm) from the back of the knees. Place the cushion to the back
of the wheelchair with the material identifi cation tags and fl uid pad
toward the rear. When fi t correctly, your hips should be to the back
of the chair. Your ischial (seat bones) should be centered on the JAY
Flow ® Fluid pad in the seat well of the cushion.
Proper footrest adjustment may enhance sitting comfort and help
lower peak sitting pressures. Adjust the footrests so your legs rest
fi rmly but comfortably on the cushion.
Note: Do not use the wheelchair's seat width as a guide in determin-
ing the appropriate cushion width. Improper cushion fi t may be detri-
mental to the performance of a pressure-distributing cushion and its
support of the body.
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III. SET-UP, ADJUSTMENT, AND CARE
CHECKING FOR BOTTOMING OUT ON THE J2
CUSHION
Bottoming out occurs on a J2 Cushion when you displace the fl uid out
from underneath your seat bones, which leaves you sitting on the foam
base. It sometimes occurs on very thin individuals, people using recliner
wheelchairs, people who slouch when sitting or if using a cushion that
is too wide.
When bottoming out occurs, increased pressure is loaded onto the
ischials and coccyx increasing the risk for skin breakdown. To check for
bottoming out, sit on the cushion without the cover for a minimum
of two minutes. Transfer up and off the cushion (or have someone
help you transfer), trying not to disturb the fl uid underneath you. Push
down in the depressions on the pad where your ischials (seat bones)
and coccyx (tailbone) were. You should have to push through at least I
/2-in (I3mm) of fl uid before you feel the fi rm cushion base below.
If the cushion is properly positioned and the footrests are properly ad-
justed, and there is not at least the minimum I /2-in (I3mm) of fl uid, the
cushion is bottoming out and should not be used. If you are bottoming
out, discontinue use of the cushion and see your clinician..
Note: We recommend using a JAY 2 Deep Contour Solid Seat Insert
or order the J2 Deep Contour Cushion with the Solid Drop Seat. The
Solid Drop Seat Option is attached to the cushion for a one-piece
design that replaces the wheelchair's seat upholstery. It will optimize
the performance of your J2 Deep Contour Cushion and help provide
better positioning and increase the life of the cushion.
JAY Flow Fluid pad
Foam base
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