Introduction; Indications; Contraindications; Risks And Precautions - arjo AtmosAir Série Mode D'emploi

Introduction

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CAUTION: It is important that you carefully read and review these
instructions with your health care professional. If you have any questions
of a medical nature, please contact your health care professional.
It is recommended that all sections of this user manual be read prior to product use.
Carefully review the Indications, Contraindications, Risks and Precautions and
Safety Information prior to placing a patient on any AtmosAir™ Fit Mattress Replacement
System (MRS) and AtmosAir™ Plus Mattress Replacement System (MRS).
Caregivers should review this information with the patient and the patient's family and/or
legal guardian. Save this User Guide in an easily accessible location for quick reference.
The AtmosAir Fit MRS and AtmosAir Plus MRS are non-powered pressure redistribution
mattress replacement systems which uses Self Adjusting Technology (SAT) to provide
pressure redistribution therapy. The systems are designed for patients weighing up to
1000 lb (454 kg), with expandability features from 36 in (91 cm) without bolsters to 42 in
to 48 in (107 cm to 122 cm) wide with bolsters on the AtmosAir Fit MRS and 34 in (86 cm)
without bolsters to 41 in to 48 in (104 cm to 122 cm) wide with bolsters on the AtmosAir
Plus MRS.

Indications

The AtmosAir Fit MRS and AtmosAir Plus MRS are indicated for the prevention and
treatment of skin breakdown.

Contraindications

• unstable vertebral fracture
• cervical and skeletal traction

Risks and Precautions

Transfer – Standard precautions should be taken during patient transfer.
Side Rails and Restraints – WARNING: Use or non-use of restraints, including side rails,
can be critical to patient safety. Serious injury or death can result from the use (potential
entrapment) or non-use (potential patient falls) of side rails or other restraints. See related
Safety Information.
Patient Migration –
than conventional surfaces and may increase the risk of patient movement, sinking
and / or migration into hazardous positions of entrapment and / or inadvertent bed exit.
Monitor patients frequently to guard against patient entrapment.
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