Introduction; Indications; Contraindications; Risks And Precautions - GETINGE Arjohuntleigh AtmosAir Fit Notice D'utilisation

Introduction

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 discuss Safety Information, Risks and Precautions and Contraindications
with the patient (or the patient's legal guardians) and the patient's family.
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

The AtmosAir Fit MRS and AtmosAir Plus MRS are contraindicated for patients with the following
conditions:
• 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 - Specialty surfaces have diff erent shear and support characteristics 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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