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Joerns® Advanced Support Surfaces
Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation® Systems
© 2014 Joerns Healthcare • 6110109 RevG • 14-2640
Stretcher Pad
• Remove any existing pad from the stretcher
• Unpack the stretcher pad and place on the
stretcher with the hose connection at the foot of
the wheelchair. Use the hook and loop fastener on
the underside of the pad to attach the pad to the
stretcher by peeling off the outer layer of white tape
and laying the pad rmly back on the stretcher.
• Secure the control unit to the stretcher using the
hooks on the back of the unit.
• Connect the hose set from the stretcher pad to the
control unit securely. When properly installed, the
hose connectors should click into place.
• Turn Storage Switch to Battery On position. The
Storage Switch is located on the underside of the
unit.
• Press the Power button. The control unit will start
and the green light will illuminate. Keep the control
unit ON while the patient is on the stretcher pad.
Note: The control unit battery must be periodically
recharge. Follow the instructions under Battery
Indicators on page 8.
• The control unit must be set to the Chair/Stretcher
setting using the Mode button when connected to a
stretcher pad. Use the Bed mode when the control
unit is connected to a therapy mattress.
• The stretcher pad is inated and ready for use when
the immersion prole is indicated in green.
• Place the patient on the stretcher pad and allow the
system to optimize.
Troubleshooting
Support Surface is Not Inflating
• Ensure the hose connection from the therapy
mattress or specialty surface to the control unit is
securely connected. When properly installed, the
hose connectors should click into place.
• Ensure that the control unit is plugged into an AC
outlet or that the control unit is operating on Battery
Back-up.
• Ensure that the power is not on Standby. If on
Standby, press the Power button.
• Ensure that all air cells are connected.
• Ensure that the Mode is in the appropriate position
for the attached advanced support surface (i.e. Bed
position for therapy mattresses).
• Ensure that the Storage Switch is turned to the
Battery on position.
• Ensure that the CPR valve is closed.
• Ensure that the CPR ag plugs are inserted (if
applicable).
• If the control unit runs constantly but cannot
establish the optimized Immersion Prole; check for
faulty connections, leaking surfaces, or damaged
control unit.
• If the Auto Feedback indicator is always RED, check
for proper surface ination and unit operation.
Unable to Change Therapy Mode or Adjust
Comfort Control
Make sure the Lock function is disabled. To disable,
press the Lock button.
Nursing Procedures
Recommended Linen:
Special linens are not recommended for the Dolphin
FIS therapy mattress. There is no need for a bottom
sheet as the therapy pad should be covering the
therapy cells at all times. The patient should never
be lying or sitting directly on the therapy cells. Based
upon the patient’s specic needs, the following linens
may be utilized:
• Draw or slide sheet to aid in positioning and to
further minimize friction and shearing.
• Incontinence barrier pad for patients incontinent of
urine and/or stool, and patients with heavily draining
wounds.
• Add top sheet, blanket and/or bedspread as needed
for patient comfort.
• Keep the amount of padding between the patient
and therapy mattress or specialty surface to
a minimum for optimum performance. Placing
excessive pads or sheets between the patient
and the therapy mattress or specialty surface may
negatively impact performance.
Changing the Therapy Pad
• Place the therapy pad over the therapy cells, tting
the corner of the cushions into the corner of the
therapy pad (similar to a tted sheet).
• Secure the therapy pad over the therapy mattress or
specialty surface tub.
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