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User Manual
Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation
®
System
Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation
®
is a registered trademark of Joerns
Important Precautions .........................................................................................................................2
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................4
Shear and Friction Reduction
Indications for use ...............................................................................................................................4
Spinal Cord Injury
Pressure Redistribution
Pain Management
Features ...............................................................................................................................................5
Therapy Control Unit Features
Therapy Mattress and Specialty Surface Features
Therapy Pads
Additional Features ..............................................................................................................................6
CPR
Battery Back Up
Transport
Keyboard Functions .............................................................................................................................. 7
Grounding Instructions ........................................................................................................................9
Setup ....................................................................................................................................................9
Therapy Mattress
Specialty Surface - Wheelchair Cushion
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................10
Therapy Surface Not Inating
Unable to Change Therapy Mode or Adjust Comfort Control
Nursing Procedures ............................................................................................................................10
Recommended Linen
Changing the Therapy Pad
Patient Positioning and Comfort
Incontinence
Safety Information .............................................................................................................................11
Patient Migration
Traction
Skin Care
Bed Height
Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................12
Control Unit
General Cleaning
Disinfecting
Therapy Pad
Steam Cleaning
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................13
Storage and Care ................................................................................................................................ 13
Control Unit
Therapy Mattress and Specialty Surface
System Specications ......................................................................................................................... 13
Weight
Safe Working Load
Dimensions
Electrical Specications
Environmental Conditions
Control Unit Agency Approvals
Call for Assistance ..............................................................................................................................13
Appendix A .........................................................................................................................................14
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................18
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