Drive 14030 - Unpacking Your Med Aire Plus 10

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INTRODUCTION
UNPACKING YOUR MED AIRE PLUS 10"
Shear strain occurs when tissue is deformed or damaged due to shear stress or force exerted parallel to
the plane of interest. The Med Aire Plus 10” cover is constructed of quilted nylon material with low shear
and low friction properties to protect skin integrity.
3) Spinal Cord Injury:
The Med Aire Plus 10” system can be used for patient’s with spinal cord injury once the acute injury has
been stabilized and these patients have been assessed and cleared by the appropriate clinician.
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.
Contraindications
Patient conditions for which the application of pressure relieving therapy on an alternation system is
contraindicated are as follows:
1) Cervical or skeletal traction
2) Unstable spinal cord injuries
1) Carefully remove all components from packaging.
2) Conrm that you have received the control unit intended.
3) Check all components for damages. Contact your medical provider if any components are damaged.
DO NOT use damaged components.