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Instructions for use PROTEXX
Drive Medical GmbH & Co. KG | As per: 07.07.2020 | Errors and alterations excepted
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Introduction
The anti-decubitus soft positioning mattress GRAVIMED
Protexx has been specially developed for decubitus pro-
phylaxis and to support therapy up to and including de-
cubitus category 3 and is suitable for patients up to 140
kg. The GRAVIMED Protexx is equipped with notches in
the base layer and has a soft bed surface to achieve the
best possible cushioning and good pressure distribution.
The extra soft heel comfort zone oers the best possible
relief of the heels. The GRAVIMED Protexx can be used
in a standard bed or an electrically adjustable hospital
bed / bed frame and is suitable for use in nursing homes
and care homes. We expressly ask you to read through
the instructions for use carefully so that you obtain the
desired medical eect with our product.
Important: The use of an anti-decubitus soft positioning
mattress does not replace the regular repositioning of
the patient!
Scope of delivery
Please check the contents for damage and complete-
ness. If one of the points listed below is missing, please
contact your specialist dealer.
1 x GRAVIMED foam mattress
1 x PU cover
1 x Instructions for use
The GRAVIMED foam mattress was compressed for ship-
ment. Upon receipt, we recommend taking the GRAVI-
MED foam mattress out of the shipping box and laying
it out flat. This will ensure that the foam core can fully
unfold and decompress.
Indication | contraindication
INDICATION:
• For persons who must lie down for long periods of time
due to illness or disability.
• As follow-up treatment for a decubitus which has
already healed.
• Decubitus prophylaxis and support of decubitus the-
rapy up to and including category 3.
CONTRAINDICATION:
• In the event of an existing foam allergy.
Safety instructions
• The user (caregiver) must have expert knowledge to
be able to estimate the risk of decubitus (e.g. using
a recognized scale), assess and evaluate decubital
ulcers (decubitus grade according to EPUAP) and be
able to perform position changes professionally with
the patient in a lying position.
• The maximum permissible patient weight (see tech-
nical data) should not be exceeded. The weight infor-
mation is a recommendation and always refers to the
“lying position” of the user.
• Protect the Drive Medical soft positioning mattress
from pointed or sharp-edged objects and surfaces.
There is a risk of damage!
• Before each use of the Drive Medical soft positioning
mattresses, check that the mattresses are in proper
and defect-free condition.
• When using side rails on adjustable beds for disabled
persons, a sucient distance between the top edge
of the positioning system and the upper end of the
bed rail must be ensured (220 mm according to DIN
1970:2000). If necessary, corresponding side rail risers
should/must be attached to protect the patient.
Product description
COVER
Flame--retardant according to BS 7175 Crib 5, antifungal,
antibacterial, waterproof, breathable, can be disinfec-
ted by spraying or wiping, certified according to ÖkoTex
standard 100.
GRAVIMED PROTEXX MATTRESS CORE
2-layer antidecubitus mattress with foam layers specially
coordinated to each other.
The mattress consists of a 4-cm bed surface made of HR
cold foam and a 10-cm base layer made of PU standard
foam with special zone notches, certified according to
Öko-Tex Standard 100 , product class I; CFC - free; 100%
single-origin; covered with a Tricover undercover/mesh
cover for easy handling when changing the cover as well
as protection from dirt.
Use
Please take the GRAVIMED Protexx out of the box.
• Remove the film using scissors and ensure that you do
not damage the GRAVIMED Protexx.
• Check the bed for potential hazards which can damage
the soft positioning mattress; see safety instructions.
• Lay the mattress core with the cold foam bed surface
facing up in the existing bed.
• The GRAVIMED Protexx has a heel comfort zone which
you can identify from the greater number of deeper
notches.
• The GRAVIMED Protexx comes covered with an origi-
nal PU cover from Drive Medical and is therefore ready
to use.
• Use only a bed sheet between the cover and user, if
possible, and ensure that the bed sheet is also placed
without wrinkling.
