4 Function
4.1 Correct Use
The Virtuoso Mattress System is a dual-mode support surfaces that provides active Alternating Pressure (ALP) and
reactive Constant Low Pressure (CLP) for use in all health care settings, as an aid to patient care in the pre- vention and
treatment of skin breakdown related to pressure damage.
The mode of use is to be determined by a suitably qualied medical practitioner and by means of a risk assess- ment.
For patients who are not bed-ridden, it is possible to connect a seat cushion (based on two-cell technology) to the SCU
(System Control Unit) (see Seating System) instead of the mattress.
Have Virtuoso used exclusively by or under supervision of trained and qualied nursing personnel.
Virtuoso is suitable for:
Patients
without restrictions in terms of health, age or condition
in long-term treatment (depending on bed type)
Personnel
qualied medical staff
any person familiar with the manual
patient (condition permitting)
Use
intensive/critical care units
hospital rooms
patient transport in passive mode (without battery back-up) or active mode (with battery back-up)
Transport
in original bag
4.2 Contraindications
The Virtuoso Mattress System is contraindicated for patients with cervical traction or unstable:
spinal fractures
spinal cord injury
fractures at risk of complication by a moving support surface
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect use!
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Do not use CLP mode for patients undergoing cervical traction.
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Use ALP mode exclusively under the direction of a qualied physician.
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Before placing a patient on a Virtuoso mattress, always have a qualied person perform a risk assessment to
ensure that the support provided is appropriate and fulls the applicable local stipulations.
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Before using the seat cushion for persons with poor posture or pelvic deformities, always consult a specialist for
seating systems.
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When using mattress replacement or overlay systems, make sure to use safe and appropriate siderail positions
and bed height settings depending on the types of bed frame and siderails being used.
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