Care of Sweden Optimal series User manual

User manual
2018-12-20
Optimal Preventative mattresses
For following products:
Optimal 5zon®
Optimal 5zon®BM
Optimal 5zon®Plus
Optimal Care
Optimal Cool
Optimal Cura
Optimal Mono
Optimal Solett
Optimal Solett BM
Article No user manual: 95-001101

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WARNING!
1. The product must only be used for its intended purpose as described in this manual.
The product may not be combined, assembled or repaired with other parts,
accessories or spare parts other than those described in this manual or other
documentation from Care of Sweden.
2. DO NOT USE in the vicinity of or in contact with fire sources/hot surfaces, such as
fire, burning cigarettes or hot lamps. Although the product has undergone fire
testing, it could become damaged if it comes into contact with fire sources.
3. Position and use the product in a manner that prevents it from becoming trapped or
damaged. NOTE: Be particularly aware of trapping damage when using bed rails.
4. Always make sure the mattress has the right size.
5. The hygiene cover does not allow liquid or air to penetrate, but is vapour permeable.
Make sure that the patient is positioned correctly to avoid the risk of suffocation.
6. The mattresses are protected by a hygiene cover; please try to avoid the
simultaneous use of multiple hygiene covers with these mattresses. Because of the
risk that the vapour permeability can be destroyed.
7. Prevent damage to the hygiene cover from sharp objects.
8. Mattresses with the Evac cover have handles and Velcro straps for evacuation. If the
cover has handles, they are intended for lifting the empty mattress. All other use is at
your own risk and is not covered in the product guarantee.
Table of contents
Important safety precautions 2
Introduction 3
Product description and performance 6
Unpacking the mattress 10
Cleaning and reconditioning 11
Miscellaneous 12
Accessories 14
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read all instructions prior to use

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1 Introduction
Always read the user manual prior to use.
1.1 General information
This product is a medical product and it is CE-marked according to MDD 93/42/EEC. According
to statutory regulations made by the authorities regarding medical devices, the manufacturer
is required to report all accidents or incidents involving their products. We would be very
grateful for all information involving accidents or incidents relating to our products, by
reporting them immediately to us here at Care of Sweden. It also fulfils the applicable
standards according to the medical directives: SS 876 00 01, SS 876 00 02, SS 876 00 04, SS 876
00 11, SS 876 00 20, SS-EN ISO 12182, SS-EN ISO 14971, SS-EN ISO 10993-1, EN 14126, EN 597-
1, EN 597-2.
1.2 Intended use
Optimal mattresses are preventative mattress and are used in all kinds of caring environments
for pressure ulcers prevention and as an aid when treating pressure ulcers, up to and including
category 1-2. Optimal 5zon® and Optimal Solett can also be used in pain therapy.
The Optimal 5zon®, Optimal 5zon® Plus, Optimal Care, Optimal Cool, Optimal Cura, Optimal
Mono and Optimal Solett mattresses are replacement mattresses to be placed directly on the
base of the bed. Optimal 5zon®BM and Optimal Solett BM are overlay mattresses to be place
on top of an existing mattress.
For the Evac-function the maximum user weight is 130 kg.
We recommend that position changes are made regularly. The time interval must be evaluated
by the responsible personnel, depending on the patient´s status, diagnosis and general
condition.
1.3 Other information
Action plan Pressure ulcers
To achieve the best possible result for this product it is recommended that a well-planned and
well-structured working environment be used. In our guideline "Action plan" you will find
examples which can be applied and put into practice when using our products.
Mattress guide
This practical guide gives you as a care giver, help in choosing the correct mattress from the
Care of Swedens range. Optimal Preventative mattresses are mattresses in function group B.
This information can be found on our website www.careofsweden.com or you can order a
copy from our Customer services by sending your details to [e-mail].

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WARNING!
Person to perform an evacuation needs to have the necessary training. Always check the
equipment, cover and mattress before commencing, to make sure an evacuation can be
carried out safely.
1.4 Evacuation instructions
Evac is a mattress cover with a built-in function for evacuation of bed-bound users. In case of
fire or other emergency, there is no time to think about what to do next. Therefore, it is very
important that the safety equipment, as well as the evacuation procedures, are well planned
and known in advance.
The Evac cover is equipped with three handles on the head and foot end. On the sides, there
are handles with Velcro straps. These straps are to be used to fixate the user to the mattress
before commencing the evacuation. The straps are folded in the protective pockets on the side
of the mattress with the ends sticking out to ensure that they are easy to pull out.
Evacuation instructions
Down from the bed
• Inform the patient about what will happen.
• Lower and lock the bed in position.
• Pull out and fasten the Velcro straps so that the mattress forms a tube around the patient.
• Use the outer handles at the foot end of the mattress and turn the mattress out from the
bed.
• Slowly pull the patient down on to the floor.
On an even surface
• Pull on the outer handles at the foot end of the mattress.
• Working position should be a little bit leaning back.
Down the stairs
• Walk backwards until the main part of the mattress has slided
pass the top stair.
• Turn the back to the patient and look in the moving direction.

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• Hold one hand on the stair handle and pull with the other hand on the middle handle of the
mattress.
• Walk down the stairs. It is important to maintain speed, without running.
Training/practise
To bear in mind when training.
Pulling down from the bed:
• The patient in the bed should not be at the very top of the mattress. There could be a risk of
hitting the head in the bed when pulling down.
Pulling in the stairs:
• Start with pulling an empty mattress down the stairs, in order to practice the technique.
• When training with a person on the mattress, a string or rope can be fasten in the handles at
the head end. Another person can then walk behind the mattress and help out if problems
should occur.
• It is advisable to practice in the same stairs where an evacuation can be necessary.
General:
• The main purpose of the training is not to reach high speed, but to learn the correct
technique.
Training covers
• Because of the heavy strain on the equipment when evacuating, always check the seams and
handles at the end of training. We recommend that equipment used for training is marked
with “Training equipment” and is only used for this purpose.
Explanations
• If the Velcro straps are not used, there is a risk of the patient sliding/rolling down from the
mattress.
• Pulling at the foot end reduces the strain on the puller, which means faster and safer
evacuation is possible.
• Pulling in the stairs is the most difficult part of the evacuation and should be practiced extra
carefully.
• The arms of the patient shall be inside of the Velcro straps. This way reduces the risk of the
user grabbing hold to something out of fear.
NOTE!
There is a difference in maximum user weight between use of the
Mattress and use of the Evac function. Please read section 1.2 for
More information. To ensure proper function of the Evac cover, it is
Important to regularly check the quality of the mattress. Check for
damages that could cause problems when evacuating.