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User Manual
Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation
®
System
Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation
®
is a registered trademark of Joerns
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" 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
1
for
therapy mattresses
• Able to accomodate patients up to 250 lbs
2
for
specialty surfaces
• Quick CPR deation valve on the thearpy mattress
• 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.
CPR
CPR deation can be done by twisting the CPR valve.
The therapy mattress will deate rapidly (deation
time varies depending on patient weight and prole).
For V-Matt Therapy Mattress Models Only: For
quick CPR deation, locate the red CPR ag and twist
the valve lightly. The mattress will rapidly deate.
Note: The safety cell will remain inated.
Battery Back-up
A sealed 12 VDC rechargeable battery automatically
provides all necessary power to the system
when normal AC source is removed or fails for
approximately 12 hours. The Dolphin FIS System
will continue to provide therapy. This allows a
patient to be moved freely without the AC cord being
attached to an outlet. When reconnected to an AC
source or power is restored, the AC section of the
system automatically re-initializes and the battery is
recharged.
Note: The Storage Switch must be in the Battery On
position to recharge.
Transport
To transport the patient in bed, unplug the power
cord from the main power outlet. The battery back-
up will provide power for continued therapy mattress
system operation for approximately 12 hours.
1
Mattress weight capacity only; total weight must not
exceed bed frame manufacturers’ specied load capacity,
and when paired with an appropriate surface.
2
Specialty surface weight capacity only; total weight must
not exceed wheelchair manufacturers’ specied load
capacity, and when paired with an appropriate surface.