Air-Flo 8 - Introduction; Intended Use; Indications; Contraindications

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a pressure relieving mattress from our Air-Flo range. The
system you have chosen is a high quality air mattress system designed for those
users at risk of pressure sores.
This manual covers:
Air-Flo 5: 5” overlay mattress for medium risk patients
Air-Flo 5+: 5” air cell and 2” foam full replacement mattress for high risk patients
Air-Flo 8: 8” full replacement mattress for very high risk patients
Intended Use
The Air-Flo range is designed for use as part of a pressure ulcer prevention
programme and should not be solely relied on to prevent pressure sores. They offer
pressure relief while maximising patient comfort.
DO NOT use a mattress from the Air-Flo range near a heat source.
DO NOT use with hot water bottles or electric blankets.
AVOID smoking whilst the system is in use. The materials used in the mattress meet
all necessary fire regulations, but we would still advise against smoking whilst the
mattress is in use to prevent possible secondary ignition of other items, such as bed
linen.
Indications
The Air-Flo range is designed for patients suffering from or at risk of developing
pressure ulcers. The range is designed to treat and prevent pressure ulcers by
facilitating blood circulation. The mattress has a series of individual cells, which gently
inflate and deflate alternately. During these periods of pressure reduction, the
maintenance of blood and oxygen supply to the skin and underlying tissue is assisted.
This helps prevent skin breakdown.
Contraindications
Patient conditions for which the application of pressure relieving therapy on an
alternating system is contraindicated are as follows:
Cervical or skeletal traction
Unstable spinal cord injuries