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Changes in Patient
Position
Static
Power Fail Condition
9.
If the caregiver feels less than an inch of support material,
the patient has bottomed out and the support pressures
should be adjusted accordingly.
10. Bottoming out should be checked at various anatomical
sites and while the patient assumes various body positions.
When a patient is in the lying or supine position, their body weight
is dispersed over a large area. When in the sitting position, their
body weight is concentrated within a much smaller area and
therefore will require more support than in the lying position.
Therefore, when the patient changes position, it may be
necessary, in order to maximise the benefit of the support
surface, to make adjustments to the setting on the pressure dial.
From Lying to Sitting - Increase pressure control.
From Sitting to Lying - Decrease pressure control.
This adjustment should be in conjunction with independent
clinical determination of appropriate support.
Provides a stable, non-moving support surface for instances
where a active therapy surface is contra-indicated e.g. to carry
out nursing procedures or for patients unable to tolerate a moving
surface. In Static mode the support surface remains constant (all
cells are equally inflated). Additional nursing assessment must
be undertaken in order to direct an individualised repositioning
programme.
When operating the system in Static mode it may be necessary,
where possible, to reduce the pressure setting to increase patient
comfort and safety.
If a Power Fail condition arises disconnect the tubeset from the
pump and place the attached cap over the end of the tubeset to
put the mattress into transport mode. Transport mode is non-
therapeutic offering support only for up to 12 hours. It is
recommended that when in transport mode the patient is
frequently monitored. Once power is resumed, re-connect the
tubeset to the pump to continue therapy.
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