Surfaces
Progressa™ Bed User Manual (171528 REV 1) 55
Progressa™ Therapy Surface
WARNING:
Use of an active air therapy surfaces for patients with unstable spinal cord injury could cause
serious injury to the patient.
The Progressa™ Therapy surface has a Micro-climate Management (MCM)® topper that operates
continuously while the patient is on the bed and helps decrease localized heat and moisture buildup
that occurs between the patient and the surface.
Modes
Normal
The normal mode of the surface provides continuous full-body pressure redistribution for patients
70 to 500 lb (32 to 227 kg). The surface provides pressure redistribution by automatically adjusting the
air system to accommodate changes in weight distribution.
Loose fitting sheets (preferably knitted) must be used for correct operation of the sleep surface.
Pressure Redistribution is always active unless one of these occur:
• Max-Inflate is active
• AC power is not available
• An error with the surface
WARNING:
The therapy surface is not a substitute for good nursing practices. The therapy mode should be
used in conjunction with good assessment and protocol.
WARNING:
Sleep surface impermeability and pressure relieving capabilities of the surface could be affected
by needle sticks or other bladder punctures. Caregivers should be instructed to AVOID surface
ticking and bladder damage caused by improper use of x-ray cassette holders and sharp objects
that may puncture or lacerate the surface
The surface should be regularly inspected for damage.
Refer to the GCI home screen or Surfaces status page on the GCI to determine the active therapy
surface mode.
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