Additional Features; Cpr; Transport; Power Failure - Joerns Healthcare DermaFloat APL User & Service Manual

Additional Features

Warning: A possible fire hazard exists. This product is
suitable for use with oxygen administering equipment
of the nasal, mask, or half bed-length, tent-type only.
To prevent personal injury or equipment damage,
ensure that the oxygen tent does not extend below the
mattress.

CPR

Disconnect the hose from the control unit. Deflation
times will vary based on resident weight and profile. To
resume therapy, reattach the hose to the control unit.

Transport

To transport the resident in bed, turn the control unit
off. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Transport
can be done with the unit plugged in to the mattress.

Power Failure

The DermaFloat APL control unit has an advanced
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power failure notification alarm and Comfort Adjust
setting memory capability. Upon power failure the
control unit will flash a red Alarm light on the keypad
and sound an audible signal every two (2) seconds
for up to twenty (20) minutes. The power interruption
feature keeps the current settings in memory based on
the frequency of use and level of battery charge. The
Alarm Reset will turn off audible and visual alarm.
Power Interruption (Brown out)
In the event of a brief power interruption, up to twenty
(20) minutes, the DermaFloat APL control unit will
automatically restart and reset to the previous Comfort
Adjust settings. The power interruption feature keeps
the current settings in memory based on the frequency
of use and level of battery charge.
Power Loss
In the event of a power failure in excess of twenty
(20) minutes, the control unit's stand by light will be
illuminated after power restoration. Press the Power
button and reset the preferred mode and comfort level
as described in the "Operation" section.
Therapy cells
In the event of a power failure, the therapy support
cells should remain inflated for up to 12 hours as long
as the control unit remains connected. In case of an
extended power failure, transfer the resident to a
hospital mattress or other surface.
Joerns® Support Surfaces

CairRails

Integrated CairRails risk management air bolsters offer
a bilateral side bolster solution designed to address
healthcare's growing concerns of liability in relation
to resident falls and entrapment. CairRails are being
recognized by some of the nations leading healthcare
systems for improving their resident safety and risk
management programs.
CairRails are recommended for residents requiring
additional support during resident care and transfer.
CairRails can help reduce costs while ensuring optimal
clinical outcomes and increasing resident safety.
Note: When inflating CairRails, it is recommended that
the control unit be in Autofirm mode to achieve optimal
results.
Features and Benefits
• A bilateral side air bolster solution that can enhance
your facilities entrapment/risk management program.
• Easy to engage Ready Valve for instant inflation and
deflation.
• Transfer friendly-deflate for ease of assisted transfer
or when bolsters are not required.
• Unique contoured design allows ease of ingress/
egress, provides additional protection, and comfort
and supports resident compliance.
• Designed to fit on most key Joerns therapeutic
support surfaces.
• Promotes maximum independence by allowing
caregiver to decide when added protection is
required.
Note: CairRails are meant to provide a documentable
and functional intervention for the risk management
issues of falls and entrapment, but in no way
guarantee the prevention of falls or entrapment
occurrences.

Optional Accessories

• Additional therapy pads – available for purchase
• Quick inflation pump
DermaFloat® APL
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