Prius Healthcare Rhythm Turn Mattress System Features
- 8 Inch air cell mattress replacement
- Low air loss therapy 20 and 40 degree lateral rotation with side perimeter and static therapy
- Auto Firm provides immediate firm surface
- High vapor permeable and quilted nylon cover
- 2 Inch convoluted foam base
- Integrated glide sheet to base cover for easy transferring
- Visual and audio alarm for low pressure and power failure with alarm mute function
- Keypad lock out function
- 10 Digital comfort setting
- Modularized design for air mattress
- Integrated power cable retainer
- Quick CPR deflation within 20 seconds
What to buy with Rhythm Turn Mattress?
- BSN Jobst Comprilan Short Stretch Compression Bandage
- Coloplast Triad Hydrophilic Wound Dressing
- Carex Inflatable Rubber Invalid Cushion
How to use Prius Healthcare Rhythm Turn Mattress System?
- Remove the existing mattress from the bed frame
- Replace the standard mattress with Low Air Loss Turning Mattress Replacement system and make sure the mattress is positioned so the air tube is at the foot of the bed
- Secure the straps beneath the mattress to the bed frame
- Hang the Master Control Unit on the footboard of the bed frame. Attach the air tube connector to port on the left panel of the Master Control Unit. Be careful on the color matching between the connectors and socket. (black connectors to black socket, red connector to red socket)
- Make sure the air hoses are not kinked under the mattress. (Could be verified by simple visual check) For detail Air hose connection please refer Explode Diagram
- Zip the low shear top cover to the mattress. The top cover should be loosely fit to the mattress
- Carefully plug power cord into a properly grounded power source. Turn on the master mechanical power switch on the right side panel. The STANDBY LED should illuminates.
- Push the STANDBY/OPERATE button of the front panel. The OPERATE LED should now be lighted up and the Master Control Unit should now start to spin
- Push the AUTO FIRM button for fast inflation. Allow 4 ~ 7 minutes for full inflation. After the mattress is fully inflated, the caregiver can now transfer the patient on to the mattress. Push the AUTO FIRM again to release the fast inflation mode. (Note: The mattress can be inflated with patient lying on top)
- Static Function: Push the static button and adjust the Contort Control by pressing the SOFT/FIRM button to achieve the maximum patient comfort. On this mode the system provides True Low Air Loss therapy. Perform a hand check by placing hand under the patient buttocks between cells and foam. The patient should have at least 4 cm of clearance between the buttocks and the bottom of the mattress.
- Turning time can be adjusted by the CYCLE button. The time can be adjusted from 3 minutes to 95 minutes. (When Static Function is selected, the timing window would not show any digits)
- The Master Control Unit is equipped with power failure alarm. With this function enabled, the Control unit generates a horn sound to signal to caregiver that main power failure. The alarm can be disabled by pushing the Alarm Reset Button on the front panel
- LOCK-OUT: The Master Control Unit is also equipped with a manual locking-out function. All function keys will be automatically disabled if the LOCK –OUT button has not been activated. When lock-out has been engaged, the “LOCK OUT” button will illuminate. UNLOCKING Unlocking the control panel is easy. Simply press the “LOCK OUT” button on the control panel for 3-5 seconds or recycle the power by turning off and on the main power switch
- 20 degrees turning function can be activated by pressing the “TURN” and select desire turning therapy. “LEFT TURN” allows the mattress to turn to left and back to horizontal. “RIGHT TURN” would have the same effect but turning to the right. The “FULL TURN” allows for full function of turning to left and right and should always activate with timer setting. The timer can be set by “CYCLE” button
- 40 degrees turning function can be activated by pressing the “BT” button and follow the operation instruction on step 14.
How to clean Rhythm turn mattress System?
- The Mattress
The mattress should be cleaned weekly using a damp soft cloth and mild detergent. If top sheet (Top cover) or base (Bottom cover) becomes overly soiled, put on clean gloves, plastic gown and eye protection before removing top sheet or base and dispose of according to standard in function control procedures. Replace with clean covers. - The Master Control Unit
The master control unit should also be cleaned weekly using a damp soft cloth and mild detergent. The blower casing is manufactured from ABS plastic and if the case is soiled the blower can be wiped down with a sodium hypochlorite solution to dilution of 1000ppm or any EPA- approved hospital grade disinfectant. (NOTE: Do not use phenol base cleaning solution.) The air filter should also be cleaned and checked as often as possible at a minimum of every six months. Air Filter can be removed by pinching center of the filter and pulling outward from the back of the Therapy control unit.
Storage and Care
- Master Control Unit
- Check the power cord and plug for abrasions or excessive wear
- Plug in the unit and verify air flows from the units hose connection ports
- Place in plastic bag for storage
- Mattress Replacement
- Check the air manifold for kinks or breaks and replace if necessary.
- Pull out the CPR plug at the head of the mattress and disconnect the air feed tubes. All the air will now be expelled. Starting at the head end, the mattress can now be rolled. Use the base mounted straps for containment
- Place in plastic bag of storage.
Prius Healthcare Rhythm Turn Mattress System User manual
