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Joerns® Advanced Support Surfaces
Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation® Systems
© 2014 Joerns Healthcare • 6110109 RevG • 14-2640
• Joerns recommends that caregivers allow
the Dolphin FIS System to set and control the
immersion prole. However, to accommodate
individual patient preference, caregivers may use the
Comfort Adjust arrows to manually adjust comfort
settings. It is recommended that manual adjustments
of more than one (1) LED step up or down from the
system prole be avoided.
Note: The Dolphin FIS System automatically adjusts
the neutral buoyant immersion prole based on
individual patient characteristics. The Comfort
Adjust feature is designed to allow for individual
patient comfort preferences. Should the patient
request adjustment due to bed articulation, such as
head of bed elevation, this may be accomplished
by increasing the Comfort Adjust indicator up or
down incrementally one LED. Care should be taken
to minimize adjustments and allow the System to
control the therapy surface’s optimal prole.
Note (applies to therapy mattress): If patient is
over 250 lbs. (113.6 Kg), moving the Comfort Adjust
indicator to one LED above the Auto Feedback LED
may improve comfort. If patient is less than 100 lbs.
(45.4 Kg), moving the Comfort Adjust indicator to
one LED below Auto Feedback LED may improve
comfort.
• Autorm mode may be desirable for patient transfer
and other patient care procedures. The system will
automatically return to the previous setting after
approximately 15 minutes.
• An alarm will sound and LED will illuminate in the
event of a fault condition (see Alarm fault conditions;
p.8).
• The rechargeable battery back-up will provide
alternate power to the control unit for approximately
12 hours in the event that the system is
disconnected or during a power failure. The battery
will begin to recharge when power is restored.
Note: The Storage Switch must be in the Battery On
position to recharge.
Therapy Mattress System and Specialty
Surface Features
• State-of-the-art pressure redistribution technology
designed to alleviate vertical shear forces.
• Customizable therapy mattress that can t any
healthcare bed frame, including bariatric frames, up
to 48" (122 cm) wide.
• Conforms to specic shape of the patient, minimizing
soft tissue distortion, reducing ischial tuberosity
penetration into muscle fascia, and promoting
improved blood ow compared to traditional surfaces
• Able to accommodate patients up to 1000 lbs (454.5
Kg)
1
for therapy mattresses
• Able to accomodate patients 5 lbs to 300 lbs (2.3 kg
to 136 kg)¹ for pediatric therapy mattress
• Able to accommodate patients up to 700 lbs
(318.1 Kg)
2
for stretcher pad
• Able to accommodate patients up to 250 lbs
(113.6 Kg)
3
for wheelchair cushion
• Quick CPR deation valve on the therapy mattress
• For Low Prole Therapy Mattress Models Only:
Contains a foam based safety cell to protect patients
from bottoming out in the event of a power failure
that exceeds battery life.
• For V-Matt Therapy Mattress Models Only: an
air-lled safety cell to protect patients from bottoming
out in the event of a power failure that exceeds
battery life for step-deck bed frames.
• For V-Matt Therapy Mattress Models Only:
CairEdge feature wraps around the bed frame edge
at point of ingress/egress, providing extra padding.
Therapy Pad Features
• Constructed from smooth nylon fabric with low
friction and low shear properties to protect the
patient’s skin from these damaging forces.
• Breathable, moisture vapor permeable fabric allows
air to circulate beneath the pad and wicks away
excess moisture. This helps to keep your patient dry
and helps prevent skin maceration.
Additional Features
Warning: A possible re hazard exists. This product is
suitable for use with oxygen administering equipment
of the nasal, mask, or half bed-length, tent-type only.
To prevent personal injury or equipment damage,
ensure that the oxygen tent does not extend below the
mattress.
1
Mattress weight capacity only; total weight must not exceed bed
frame manufacturers’ specied load capacity, and when paired with
an appropriate surface.
2
Stretcher surface weight capacity only; total weight must not exceed
stretcher manufacturers’ specied load capacity, and when paired
with an appropriate surface.
3
Wheelchair cushion weight capacity only; total weight must not
exceed wheelchair manufacturers’ specied load capacity, and when
paired with an appropriate surface.