ARJO HUNTLEIGH Alpha Active 3 User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Alpha Active 3
On/Off button - pressing the On/Off button will activate the pump.
Alarm Mute - during an alarm condition the sound of the alarm can be muted by pressing the Alarm
Mute button. The yellow indicator will then remain on but the alarm will be muted.
Mode Selector - the mode selector allows the mode of operation to be selected.
Two modes of operation are available, Alternating or Static (non-alternating). The indicator adjacent
to the respective icon indicates the currently selected mode.
Pressure Control - the rotary action control is used to manually set the pressure inside the mattress
overlay and therefore the amount of support the patient receives.
The Low Pressure indicator is illuminated whenever the pump detects low pressure within the
mattress overlay. An audible alarm will sound unless cancelled by the mute button.
The indicator will extinguish once normal pressure is reached.
This Quick Reference Guide has been produced to assist Healthcare Professionals and other users
with only the functional aspects of the system. The guide does not replace the general safety warnings,
cautions and recommendations provided in the product instructions for use, part number 648934XX.
Refer to the product instructions for use before using this product.
Contraindications: Do not use the system for patients with unstable spinal fractures.
Caution: If patients have other unstable fractures, or conditions which may be complicated by a soft or moving surface,
advice should be sought from an appropriate clinician before use.
1. NPUAP/EPUAP International Pressure Ulcer Guideline, 2014.
Indications:
• The Alpha Active®3 system is indicated for patients weighing up to 135kg (300 lb)
• The Alpha Active 3 system is indicated for the prevention and/or management of all categories1of pressure ulcer,
when combined with an individualised, comprehensive pressure ulcer protocol.
The Service/pump fault indicator will illuminate and remain on if the pump has detected an internal
fault. AService Engineer should be called.
The Power Fail indicator will illuminate when a mains power failure has been detected. An audible
alarm will sound until power is resumed or the pump is switched off using the on/off button.
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Installation
Mattress Overlay
Place the overlay on top of the base mattress, with the tubeset located
near the foot end of the bed. The mattress cover must be uppermost.
Secure the mattress overlay by securing the
corner straps under each corner of the bed
mattress.
Quick Start:
Press the On/Off button on the side of the pump. Allow
approximately 30 minutes for the mattress to inflate fully.
Transport Mode
The patient may be transported on the Alpha Active mattress
overlay.
1. Disconnect the tube-set from the pump.
2. Place the attached cap over the end of the tubeset.
Once the cap is attached the mattress will automatically switch to
transport mode.
The patient will remain supported by the mattress for up to 12 hours.
To resume normal operation, reconnect the tubeset and run the
pump.
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RAPID DEFLATE
IN THE EVENT OF CARDIAC ARREST
In the event of a patient suffering cardiac arrest and CPR
needing to be administered:
To activate Rapid Deflate:
Located at the head end of the mattress overlay (on the same
side as the tubeset) is a red strap labelled CPR. In the event of
a cardiac arrest pull this from the mattress to deflate.
SAFETY SIDES
Regarding the use of safety sides, always refer to your local
hospital policy AND the product instructions for use.
Caution: Do not use the mattress overlay
directly on the bed frame.
To reset Rapid Deflate:
Replace the stopper securely and reconnect the air tubes to the
pump.
Corner straps
To Complete the Mattress Installation
Zip the protective cover over the mattress/overlay. Make sure theArjo
logo is uppermost and at the foot end of the mattress/overlay. Make
sure the CPR unit is secured in its closed position.
Installing the Pump
Position the pump, feet down, on any convenient horizontal surface or
alternatively suspend from the bed foot rail by means of the integral
hanging brackets.
Make sure the mattress tube-set is not “kinked” or twisted and connect it
to the pump until it clicks into place. Make sure the tube-set is securely
connected to the pump.
Insert the mains power plug into a suitable mains power socket. Caution
Transport mode is non-therapeutic offering support only for
up to 12 hours. It is recommended that when in transport
mode the patient is frequently monitored.
Lie or sit the patient on the mattress.
Set pressure dial on pump according to patient weight. This should serve
as an approximate guide only. An independent clinical determination
needs to confirm that the patient is properly supported.
Wait 10 minutes while the pump adjusts the pressures.
When a patient is in the lying (supine) position, their body weight is
dispersed over a large area. When in the sitting position, their body
weight is concentrated within a much smaller area and therefore will
require more support than in the lying position.
Therefore, when the patient changes position, it may be necessary,
in order to maximise the benefit of the support surface, to make
adjustments to the setting on the pressure dial.
Warning: Do not place the patient on the mattress until it is fully
inflated.
Place a sheet over the overlay and tuck in loosely.
Make sure the CPR unit is clearly visible at the head end of the bed.
Changes in Patient Position:
From Lying to Sitting - Increase pressure control.
From Sitting to Lying - Decrease pressure control.
This adjustment should be in conjunction with independent clinical
determination of appropriate support.
Static - Provides a stable, non-moving support surface for instances
where a dynamic support surface is contra-indicated. In Static mode
the support surface remains constant (all cells are equally inflated).
Additional nursing assessment must be undertaken in order to direct
an individualised repositioning programme.
When operating the system in Static mode it may be necessary,
where possible, to reduce the pressure setting to increase patient
comfort and safety.
Support Setting Procedure
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