Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare APOLLO II Standard Mattress Quick Reference Manual

APOLLO II
Standard Mattress / Junior Mattress / Dynamic Cushion
TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FULL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE FOR THIS
PRODUCT. THIS QUICK GUIDE DOES NOT REPLACE THE FULL DOCUMENT.
Apollo II Standard Mattress
The mattress is intended to support a
single patient who is up to 200kg in weight
and 185cm in height. For those patients
of a very low weight, typically less than
40kg and a physical size less than 146cm,
clinical judgment is to be used to determine
suitability. A lower (or upper) age limit is not
defined as it depends on the physical size of
the patient in relation to the proportions of
the mattress and bed frame.
FIG 1.
• Mattress only - for profiling beds, it is essential
that straps are secured around the movable
sections of the bed frame - damage will be
incurred when profiled if secured to fixed parts
of the frame
(FIG 1).
• Cushion only - It is the responsibility of the
carer to ensure the chair is suitable for product
compatibility and the safety of the patient.
Position the cushion with the pipes at the rear
of the chair
• To avoid any risk of damage to the mattress/
cushion, ensure there are no sharp objects
which may come into contact with it.
• Position the control unit by hanging the hooks
over the foot board. If there is no foot board
or the cushion is in use, place the unit on the
floor with the front facing upwards. Ensure the
rear of the unit is not obstructed by carpet,
rugs etc. It is advisable to place the unit on a
firm surface
(FIG 2).
FIG 3.
• Connect the mattress/cushion to the control
unit
(FIG 3).
• Plug in and switch on
Apollo Junior Mattress
The mattress is intended to support a
single patient who is up to 178kg in weight
and 155cm in height. For those patients
of a very low weight, typically less than
40kg and a physical size less than 125cm,
clinical judgment is to be used to determine
suitability. A lower (or upper) age limit is not
defined as it depends on the physical size of
the patient in relation to the proportions of
the mattress and bed frame.
FIG 2.
FIG 4.
(FIG 4).
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Apollo II Dynamic Cushion
The cushion is intended to support a single
patient who is up to 115kg in weight. A
lower (or upper) age limit is not defined
as it depend on the physical size of the
patient in relation to the proportions of
the cushion and the platform. Clinical
judgement is to be used to determine
patient suitability.
• The mattress/cushion will start to inflate.
Inflation can take up to 45mins. Once inflated,
ensure the straps attaching the mattress/
cushion to the bed frame/chair are secure and
hold the device in place. Secure sheets loosely
enough to ensure they do not interfere with cell
alternation.
Transport Mode
You can achieve up to 8 hours transport time by
carrying out the following procedure:
• Disconnect the umbilical cord from the power
unit by squeezing the two tabs and pulling
away
(FIG 5).
• Seal using the cap marked 'Transport'
•
LOW PRESSURE
POWER FAILURE
1 FIG 5.
STANDARD
JUNIOR
CUSHION
2
1
CPR - mattress only
• Rapid deflation of the mattress may be
required for emergency treatment or system
deflation. The CPR dial is located at the foot
end of the mattress.
• Rotate the CPR dial to the open position
, once done the entire system will
7 overleaf)
rapidly deflate.
• To re-inflate, turn the CPR dial to the closed
position
(FIG 8 overleaf)
• Wait for the mattress system to reach optimal
pressure prior to a return to normal use.
ALTERNATING
(FIG 6).
CLP
FIG 6.
SOFT
SURFACE TYPE
(FIG
LOW PRESSURE
POWER FAILURE
.
STANDARD
SURFACE TYPE
JUNIOR
CUSHION
MAX I
ALTERNATIN
CLP
SOFT