Drive Med Aire Alternating Pressure Pump and Pad System

Drive Med Aire Alternating Pressure Pump and Pad System is made of long lasting durable heavy gauge premium vinyl with bubble pad which provides superior therapeutic treatment. Its 130 individual bubble cells gives maximum comfort and effectiveness while the quite pump alternately inflates and deflates the air cells. The variable pressure setting on the deluxe pump allows comfort setting for the maximum comfort and compliance.

When to use Drive Med Aire Alternating System?

The Med Aire series is intended to reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers while optimizing patient comfort. It also is appropriate for the following:

• Individual home care setting and long-term care facilities
• Pain management as prescribed by a physician

Features of Drive Med Aire Alternating Pressure Pump and Pad System

• Quiet pump alternately inflates and deflates 130 individual bubble air cells
• Drive Med Aire Alternating Pressure Pump and Pad System has built-in-bracket for mounting easily to bed
• 4 LPM (liters per minute) pump produces consistent air flow and pressure over a five minute cycle time
• Variable pressure setting on pump allows for individualized comfort increasing patient complaince
• Durable, heavy gauge, premium vinyl bubble pad provides superior therapeutic treatment and is available with or without end flaps/Pump has built-in brackets for mounting easily to bed

Note: This item cannot be returned or exchanged once they are opened due to hygienic reasons

Drive Med Pump and Pad System User Guide

What to buy with Alternating Pressure System

• Drive Hospital Bed Fitted Sheet
• Skil-Care Mattress Safety Straps
• Drive Mattress Cover

How to install Med-Aire Alternating Pressure Pump and Pad System?

1. Place the bubble pad flat on a base mattress, which should be on a bed frame. The inflation tubes should be towards the foot end so that they can be connected to the inflation nozzles on the pump.
2. Cover with a cotton sheet to avoid direct skin contact and reduce friction
3. Hang the pump over the frame or board at the foot end of the bed. Make sure the pump is secured
4. Connect the inflation tubes from the bubble pad to the pumps inflating nozzles. Make sure they are properly attached
Cautions: Make sure the inflation tubes are not kinked or tucked under the pad
5. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet with grounded AC power
   If the power cord has a grounding wire with a grounding pin, then this three-wire plug must be plugged properly into an outlet and grounded
6. Turn on the power by pressing the power switch at the right side of the pump. Proceed to the Operation section
7. Make sure to disconnect the pump by unplugging the power cord when it is not in use

Grounding Instructions:

• This product should be grounded when it is equipped with a cord that contains a grounding wire with a grounding plug
• In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current

How to clean Drive Med Aire Alternating Pressure Pump and System?

In this section, we describe the procedures to clean and decontaminate the pump and bubble pad. It is important to follow these procedures before using the system on patients. The cleaning task is required at least once a week to maintain personal hygiene.

How to clean Drive Medical Med Aire Alternating Pressure System?

• Do not immerse or soak the pump
• Check for external damage and move the pump to a cleaning area
• Place the pump on a work surface and spray or wipe the outside of the case with quaternary ammonium solution
• Do not spray any cleaning solution directly on the surface of the pump
• Do not use a Hypocarbonate or Phenolic based cleaning solution as this may cause damage to the case. Allow the solution to incubate for 10 minutes or accordingly as stated by the cleaning product used.
• Spray cloth with cleaning solution and clean faceplate. Do not allow excess cleaning solution on faceplate or control panel. (If solution gets inside, damage will occur.) Allow surface to thoroughly dry after cleaning.
• After the pump is thoroughly cleaned and dried, proceed to plug in the pump and test to see if it runs normally

Cleaning Bubble Pad:

• Any obvious blood spots should be cleaned thoroughly with 1:9 Hypochlorite solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water) and allow drying for at least 10 minutes. Then blot with a clean, damp cloth.
• Brush or wipe down all surfaces with soap and water before applying any liquid
• Allow it to thoroughly air dry. Once the inside is dry, turn it back: wipe down the outside of the bag with disinfectant.
• Dry the bubble pad away from direct sunlight after cleaning

Handling And Storage:

• Lay the bubble pad flat. Fold or roll it carefully
• Unplug the pump and store with proper identification tag
• Follow the national requirement to dispose the pump

Warnings: To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:

• A product should never be left unattended when plugged in.
• Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on, or near children or physically challenged individuals.
• Use this product only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
• Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the product to a service center for examination and repair.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Never block the air openings of the product or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch, where the air openings may be blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and the like.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
• Do not use this product in or near explosive atmospheres, or where aerosol (spray) products are being used.
• Do not pump combustible liquids or vapors with the product or use in or near an area where flammable or explosive liquids of vapors may exist.
• Do not operate this product in an oxygen enriched environment, i.e. oxygen tent or oxygen hood.
• Use only in well ventilated areas.
• Connect this product to a properly grounded outlet only.

Contraindications: Patient conditions for which the application of pressure relieving therapy on an alternation system is contraindicated are as follows:

• Cervical or skeletal traction
• Unstable spinal cord injuries

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