Drive Med-Aire Plus Bariatric Alternating Pressure Pump and Mattress Replacement System

Features of Drive Med-Aire Bariatric Alternating Pressure Mattress

• 3 diagnostic audio and visual alarms alert for issues with air pressure, the system, or power
• The system includes 20 individual air cells to maximize immersion and envelopment with a pillow feature for head stability & comfort
• Advanced Clinical and Care Giver Features: Auto-Firm, Seat Inflate, auto-recovery, microprocessing feedback, lock-out, and more!
• Cell-on-cell designed air cells prevent "bottoming out" and provide up to 24 hours of power outage protection
• 10" deep air cells are easily removed with quick disconnects for convenient servicing
• The removable quilted Nylon cover is fluid-resistant, low-shear, and vapor permeable, helping protect the skin from friction and moisture
• CPR valve allows for rapid deflation
• Tubing quickly and easily disconnects with EZ Lock/Quick Release design
• Active combination bariatric therapy system provides both alternating pressure and low air loss to optimize pressure redistribution, shear/friction reduction, and microclimate control
• Designed to prevent, treat and heal all stages of pressure ulcers in the home or long-term care setting
• The digital control unit offers 4 cycle times and adjustable comfort weight settings for optimal immersion and patient satisfaction

Drive Med-Aire Alternating Pressure Mattress User Manual

What to buy with Alternating Pressure Mattresses

• Drive M-Rail Home Bed Assist Handle
• Drive Hospital Bed Fitted Sheet
• McKesson Extra Full Loft Reusable Bed Pillow

How to position the patient on Drive Bariatric Alternating Pressure Mattress?

A suitable way to verify that the patient is not bottoming out is to perform a hand check as described below:

1. Ensure that the patient is lying supine (on his/her back) in the middle of the mattress.
2. Place a hand with four (4) fingers stacked vertically beneath the air cell directly underneath the sacral region.
3. Ensure that the 4 fingers can slide with minimal resistance between the patient’s sacral region and the lower portion of the mattress.
4. Adjust the comfort setting as needed.
5. Wait for the mattress to adjust to the selected range.
6. Revaluate with the hand check and adjust to patients’ comfort level.

How to clean and maintain Drive Med-Aire Mattress?

1. Remove any soiled or used bedding.
2. Examine the mattress for visible spoilage of bodily fluids.
3. If no disinfection is required, brush off or wipe down all surfaces of the cover sheet with soap and water before wetting with any liquid disinfectant.
4. If disinfection is required, follow the procedure below:
   • Use rubber gloves and eye protection.
   • Unzip the top cover from the mattress.
   • Prepare detergent/disinfectant solution (registered by the EPA recommended) according to the preparation recommended for correct use-dilution.
   • 1:9 Bleach and water dilution may be used.
   • With the mattress fully deflated, wipe down all surfaces around and in between the air cells, including the cells.
   • Covers may be immersed and soaked in disinfectant for the required incubation period. After pre-soaking, the cover may be rinsed through a regular cycle in a washer with no soap and then laundered with mild detergent (wash temperature 93°F/34°C, rinse temperature 78°F/26°C or on the coldest setting).
   • Allow all covers and parts to aerate until they are fully dry
5. Repeat the process with the tubing set: spray/wipe, incubate, and air dry.
6. Dry the mattress on a flat surface area after cleaning, away from exposure to the sun.
7. Avoid long exposure to sunlight.

Warning:
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 invalids
• 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 product's air openings or place them 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 outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered
• Connect this product to a properly grounded outlet only.