Drive 14030 - Introduction

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INTRODUCTION
Pressure injuries are dened as localized injuries of the skin and/or underlying tissue over a bony
prominence as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with shear.
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Support surfaces or
specialized mattress systems are used as part of an overall, multi-disciplinary, multi-dimensional care
plan intended to prevent and treat pressure injuries.
The Med Aire Edge Mattress Replacement System is a high quality powered air support surface
that is specically designed for the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries while optimizing
patient comfort.
Indications for Use
Note
Effective pressure redistribution therapy, wound management and device selection should be based on
the patient’s specic clinical condition and complete assessment of needs, recognizing that pressure
prevention devices are only one component of a comprehensive pressure injury management program.
Support surfaces are not substitutes for turning, repositioning or functional weight shifts.
The Med Aire system is intended for:
1) Pressure redistribution for individuals with but not limited to the following conditions:
• At risk or present pressure injuries
• Neurological conditions
• Amputations
• Grafts
• Burns
• Dermatological conditions
• Flaps
• Rehabilitation needs
• Pain management as prescribed by a physician.
2) Shear & Friction Reduction:
Friction is dened as the resistance of motion in a parallel direction relative to the common boundary of
two surfaces. For patients this can occur when the skin rubs against another surface.
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European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and United States National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. Prevention and Treatment of
Pressure Ulcers: Clinical Practice Guidelines. National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel; 2009.