User manual *PA0010122*
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1. The light indicating the presence of mains power must be off Do not use high pressure jets to clean an Axtair AUTOMORPHO AXENSOR compressor Do not put the compressor on the floor Hang it at a distance of 2 60 cm from a water source Do not use corrosive cleaning products such as industrial cleaning agents acetone solvents ether or colouring products alcohol iodine potassium permaganate silver nitrate etc Do not use abrasive materials such as steel wool or Scotchbrite pads COMPRESSOR AND AXENSOR SYSTEM Use a dishcloth lightly doused in a CE certified surface detergent or detergent disinfection solution at the concentration recommended for use by the manufacturer Adhere to the recommended time periods Attention do not project liquid in order to avoid any damage to the compressor due to seepage of liquid into the interior of the box MACRO PARTICLE FILTER The filter should be changed 1 time per year or more frequently depending on environmental conditions dust smoke This filter is located on the back of the compressor in a transparent cover wD s ASKL SANT MATTRESSES AND CUSHIONS COVERS On Mattresses two zips located inside the cover at the foot and head of the mattress allow the elements to be quickly separated The cells and the AXENSOR system remain attached and must be manually disinfected use a dishcloth doused in a CE certified surface detergent or detergent disinfection solution2. compression which is likely to lead to tissue hypoxia The static low pressure mode allows for the care of people requiring immobilisation fractures neurological injury etc reducing secondary pain to a minimum promoting the patient s rest and carrying out a weaning process before putting in place a static mattress etc This mode is not active when the compressor is connected to a cushion The cushion can be used in static mode by disconnecting the compressor The care mode fixed allows for the maintenance of certain acts of care and transfers This mode is not active when the compressor is connected to a cushion Adjustment of the level of inflation is automatic based on the patient s shape and size and the angle of the backrest thanks to AXENSOR technology No external intervention is necessary A NOTES Contact the store or service provider from which the product was purchased for any assistance relating fo the set up use or repair of the product INSTALLATION OF MATTRESSES 1 2 3 4 Unroll the mattress Position it on the base of the bed using the head and feet symbols on the Cover Hang the compressor on the end of the bed feet end using the hooks Run the electric cable for the compressor along the bed to the nearest power socket attach it to the side of the bed using the 2 hooks on the cable and switch on the power The lights will turn on for 1 second and a beep will sound If you have a rapid
3. inflation pump follow these steps If not proceed to step 9 Open the CPR valve positioning it to OPEN ASKL SANT 7 Connect the rapid inflation pump to the CPR Keep the CPR and the pump on the same line to avoid jamming the CPR with the weight of the pump Improper use may lead to reduced airtightness of the CPR 8 Press down on the rapid inflation button on the pump until the mattress is inflated around 1 minute Note The level of inflation is not important as this will be adjusted automatically by the compressor 9 Close the CPR valve positioning it to CLOSED 10 Connect the mattress to the compressor 11 After the timer light has gone off the patient can be placed on the mattress notes e The necessary information for use of the compressor is noted on the side of the latter simplified instructions e After 30 minutes without selection the intensity of lights will dim so as not to bother the patient during the night Pressing a button re activates the maximum intensity for 30 minutes e The pneumatic connector is self blocking on matiresses and rebalances the pressure in the mattress when It is disconnected from the compressor e f the static mode is activated the compressor can in some cases make two alternating cycles to finalize the calculation of pressure before switching to static mode e he completion of calculation requires the presence of a patient on the support In the absence of pa
4. mattress is First inflation properly connected to the impossible i compressor 2 Check that state of the qo Problem with i AXENSOR box sound signal mattress system 3 Check that the CPR is properly closed 4 Contact your maintenance service Fixed light alarm NOTES e When the compressor is unplugged even voluntarily there is automatically an electrical fault alarm to prevent accidental handling e When there is an alarm related to loss of communication it is not necessary to remove the patient as the compressor runs a default safe operation mode e he triggers in the above table are ranked based on their severity 215 ASKL SANT e Sound and visual alarms are designed to be visible and audible from 2 metres away from the compressor e In order to make sure the over pressure and leakage alarms are working on cushions connected to compressors having a batch number lower than 1431 we recommend updating the embarked software for more information on this update procedure contact Askl AN WARNING After accidental deflation of the mattress due to prolonged power cut check during re inflation that the patient does not have any part of their body trapped between the mattress and the bars of the bed MAINTENANCE CHECK FREQUENCY OF CHECKS It is recommended to check compressors and AUTOMORPHO AXENSOR mattresses after every 2 years of use In order to facilitate management and planning of thes
5. of therapeutic aid and or prevention of bedsores We have approved this product in order to improve the service offered in the prevention and aid in treatment of bedsores versus the risk of trapping of the bedridden person Keep packaging the transporting bag as well as the mattress out of reach of Children in order to avoid any risk of suffocation In order to avoid any risk any modification of this product or unspecified use of its accessories is prohibited ASKL SANT DEFINITION OF SYMBOLS Warning see user manual and or instructions for use Class Il device Double insulation In accordance with the essential requirements of European CE Directive 93 42 EEC applicable to medical devices modified 2007 47 EEC Warning electrical and electronic equipment subject to separate collection of waste Manufacturer BF electrical device applied to the supports Patient weight range USE PACKAGE CONTENTS OF MATTRESS mattress rolled up in a transporting bag 1 dirty clean label l identification label 1 AXENSOR device located in the blanket cover 1 compressor integrated into a rolled up mattress electrical power cable with 2 hooks systems for connecting to the sides of a hospital bed e user manual PACKAGE CONTENTS OF CUSHION e cushion e AXENSORO system placed in the cushion cover e user manual ASKL SANT OPERATING PRINCIPLE Alternating pressure helps to avoid prolonged vascular
6. MATTRESSES 1 Unplug the compressor from the mains 2 Open the CPR valve to deflate the mattress Total removal of air from the mattress can be facilitated by use of the inflation deflation pump connected to the CPR 3 Position the compressor in the centre of the mattress 4 Roll the mattress up starting at the feet 5 Strap up the mattress 6 Insert the mattress into the transporting bag provided upon delivery of the product 7 Position the dirty clean label so as to make the yellow face visible QMTOIfF X Blue label the mattress is clean Yellow label the mattress is dirty risk of contamination REMOVING CUSHION 1 2 3 4 5 Disconnect the cushion from the compressor Disconnect the compressor electric cable Reconnect the compressor electric cable Connect the compressor to the new support Store the cushion to avoid any risk of deterioration or falling due to the sleeve gt NOTES e To take into account the parameters for the new support the compressor must be restarted by disconnecting and reconnecting the electric cable STORAGE AND TRANSPORT On Mattresses a model identification label allows you to identify which product from the Axtair range is in the bag This label must be visible during storage VAXT2 ONE NTE VAXI4 AUTO CFD ax NATED VAXTS AUTO TED VAXTS MAX The following storage and transport conditions must be respected e Temperature between 25 C and 70 C e Humi
7. WINIECARE User manual ASKL SANT xPA0010122x MAJ 23 10 2014 UK ASKL SANT TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUC TON ESS E A AE T T l Necessary information for the patient and those around fhem sees 1 POV CS OCD SS sath 1 Tate lee Le hs emery erie etree ne a A aco eC na ne PET ae yee Nee Cnr er ee ree ee 2 COUME NAAIC ONIONS t E 2 PIS COUNOMS ER nn de nes aa a en et too 2 MV GING mm EE E SE E E AE E see aun 2 reel MOOIS ESS M 4 USES ose apes A E EEOAE EA EAIA A A A O AAO AA O A AE T EA AE 4 Package Contenis SXINAGITIE GS SES RER A A R 4 Fadckage Conen Or SUSI ESS a a NN te 4 OpPcrraAmMO geil S Gnana a n ee a aaa UTE 5 HSG INEC US MOS eniin ree N N a N ne 6 U E I TEE E T E E Md Gea ic ced E A se dna A E TAE ET E T E 8 Emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR Matfresses 9 Heel Grounding Valves MaItIresSes een tese c EP edes exse eee ectetur iesus HU debe aod 9 REMOVING IMGIWCSSSS T T em list die 10 R MOVINO CUS m 10 STOMOGS GING TOMS OOM e TET TTL m LER S USED 10 AXENS ORG CON NEC ie ee sete iesus Atl Go Det edet Cos EL M DIM ae tas ELE I2 MAINTENANC E s DISINFECTION sos vel ter ve nina Meer br EINER n evi bled o c RUE HA PSI PIENE I2 Compressor and AXENSOR SYSTEM gente te
8. and electronic waste equipment at the end of its life cycle You can take the compressor to your closest waste sorting centre at the end of its life cycle The device must be placed in the mixed small appliances receptacle You can contact the shop or service provider from which the product was bought to find out where your nearest collection points for used equipment are Before any disposal the device must be cleaned following the instructions in the MAINTENANCE DISINFECTION chapter to avoid any risk of contamination We thank you for doing your bit to protect the environment W This piece of equipment contains several recyclable materials WARRANTY The compressor and supports are guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase against any manufacturing fault in the recommended conditions of use specified in the instructions This warranty does not substitute any legal guarantees In order to make use of if it is essential to retain your product receipt In the case of a manufacturing flaw and if the product is still under warranty you may contact your service provider and present the product in question to them The latter will take the necessary steps with our company to proceed fo repair the product s ASKL SANT A WARNING A guarantee seal is located under the simplified instructions on the side of the compressor The presence of this seal ensures that the compressor has successfully passed all control te
9. at the concentration recommended for use by the manufacturer Adhere to the recommended time periods When refitting the cell part on the cushion make sure the cell fitted with the check valve is located in the front part CE certification obligatory under Directive 94 42 EEC for products to be used on the surfaces of Medical Devices For the covers and the base the following maintenance recommendations must be respected mechanical action rinsing at decreasing temperature and reduced spin dry Item treated with a biocidal substance that is safe for the user www winncare fr Washed at a maximum water temperature of 90 C reduced ae 90 XID5p 24132 ASKL SANT DIAGRAM OF ADVISED MAINTENANCE AND DISINFECTION Receipt of Full Device Pre Treatment of surface Decontamination Spread over surface by fibres Alcohol based solution Recommended hygiene mask gloves apron Cover changed Removal by the waste industry Replacement cover identical Physical cleanliness to the original protection Unacceptable Bio cleaning surface maintenance Method 3 operations Product Detergent Disinfectant Recommended gloves apron Surface maintenance Machine wash cover at 90 C 1 Operation Detergent Detergent Disinfectant Conformance of Mattress and Product expertise YES Assemble Register Spray surface Detergent Disinfectant Recommended hygiene mask Release of pro
10. dity levels between 30 and 93 e Atmospheric pressure between 50kPa and 106 kPa 10 ASKL SANT A WARNING e Keep the device away from sources of humidity direct sunlight and constant heat SOUICES e Prevent the risk of shocks or damage by sharp objects NOTE e The MANUFACTURER shall make available on request the circuit diagrams lists of components descriptions calibration procedures and any other useful information to UPKEEP and MAINTENANCE STAFF to carry out authorised repairs in accordance with the contract which ties the requesting party to the manufacturer ASKLE site ASKL SANT AXENSOR CONNECT Details on the operation of the compressor can be transmitted on a PC via a Bluetooth connection Visit the site www winncare fr AXENSOR CONNECT menu to download the software and find out how it works When you stop using the software check that the compressor starts up again in one of the three operating modes DYNAMIC STATIC or CARE Otherwise contact your maintenance service MAINTENANCE DISINFECTION The method used depends on the degree of disinfection required Techniques and products will be applied according to validated good practice recommendations See the diagram at the end of the paragraph Daily upkeep of the compressor is carried out on the connection between the mattress and connector t is essential to unplug the electric cable linked to the compressor from the mains
11. duct Condition Broad spectrum alcohol based disinfectant cleaner standardised bactericide EN1040 EN13727 Fungicide EN1275 EN13624 NF 172 190 Sporicide EN13697 EN14561 Polyvirus EN14476 HBV HCV Limit spraying on cells Detergent Disinfectant for maintenance of floors and surface Positive List of Disinfectants Neutral detergent domestic detergent 14 ASKL SANT ALARMS AnD TROUBLESHOOTING The following table shows all the device alarms what triggers them their severity as well as possible troubleshooting Severity Possible troubleshooting Condition Time perio d De light 1 Plug the compressor back in en 2 Check that state of the and presence of Electrical fault i lectricit the compressor is Lee Cage ann Ed Medium not BS 0 min nee Meuse SIS 9 4 Unplug the mattress from the OFF supplied by the compressor AS CD Mn o Contact your maintenance sound signal PEDIS Problem with Oto compressor min system The compressor Flickering light is measuring zero Check that the mattress is alarm pressure when it min properly connected to the and presence of compressor mains electricity The compressor 2 Check that the CPR is i properly closed 3 Remove the patient from is measuring too much pressure inflat the support 4 Contact your maintenance sound signal impossible service The compressor has detected a pneumatic problem Check that the
12. e checks operation timers let you know how long the compressor and supports have been in use To see this information you require specific equipment contact your distributor for more information WARNING AN Checks can only be carried out by designated people contact your distributor USE OF THE INFO BUTTON o Continuously pressing this button allows you to get information on the last recorded alarm and the need for a check Alarm key Signal Meaning Problem with mattress x i Don system v Flickering lock light Problem with compressor system Fixed care light First inflation impossible Flickering care light Inflation impossible sibe ASKL SANT STATIC Key to need for check Signal Recommended date of revision past duc ces operating time higher than 17 500 hours since d y last revision Timer flickering Revision scheduled within 2 months Timer fixed Revision scheduled in over 2 months DISPOSAL OF THE MEDICAL DEVICE Flickering static and dynamic light Pneumatic problem PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT This symbol tells you that this equipment is recyclable and that used equipment must not be mixed with other waste Recycling equipment will be carried out as safely as possible to limit the effects on the environment and human health in the case of dangerous substances being present in accordance with European directive 2002 96 EC on electrical
13. es the pressure supported and allows for better blood flow in the skin in order to help prevent bedsores ADVICE FOR USE AA support alone cannot prevent bedsores other preventative measures are also essential changing position frequently at least every 2 to 3 hours maintaining skin hygiene and avoiding maceration in cases of incontinence regularly changing protection monitoring or having the skin condition monitored on a daily basis ensuring sufficient and suitable nutrition regularly drinking a sufficient quantity of liquid If one of these measures cannot be taken it is essential to inform your doctor or nurse as soon as possible Informing your doctor or nurse as soon as possible of any abnormal event such as for example fever pain or even redness or whitening of support points head shoulder back hip shoulder blade pelvis heel etc It is important to limit the number of layers between the body and the support as much as possible with the exception of sheets for a bed support clothing and any complete change Favour loose cotton clothing without seams in the supporting area if possible Do not use folded towels or sheets an additional pillow etc Ensure the absence of any foreign bodies such as tubing crumbs grease etc For hygiene purposes each support to help prevent bedsores must be used by one person only ASKL SANT INDICATIONS According to the CNEDIMTS the Fre
14. k valve Height 9 cm Material TPU PA PU foam Removable Material impermeable to liquids and permeable to water vapour Polyurethane Polycarbonate on a mesh enriched with silver ions Welded assembly Removable Material non slip PU PVC EN 597 1 amp 2 2 years covering manufacturing defects 4 years 19 ASKL SANT COMPRESSOR FEATURES Operating modes Alternating 1 cell out of 2 Static low pressure Care renewable lasting 30 minutes Weight of compressor Size of compressor Pressure adiusiment Cycle times Pump flow indicative Mattress inflation time around 20 minutes less than 1 minute with a rapid inflation pump Acoustic pressure level 35 dBA According to standard NF EN3744 Alarms Power supply 220 240 volts 50 Hertz Length of supply cable Fuse T 0 63A H 250 V Max apparent power used 13 VA Average consumption noted Protection against electric class ll shocks BF insulation applied to mattress and AXENSOR B insulation applied to compressor Box materiis arenis ife cycle Regulations 20 ASKL SANT ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY The Axtair AUTOMORPHO AXENSOR is in accordance with the relevant electromagnetic compatibility regulations EMC The Axtair AUTOMORPHO AXENSOR requires special precautions in terms of electromagnetic compatibility and must be installed and commissioned in accordance with the EMC information provided on demand by ASKLE SANTE and which a
15. nce of the motorised air support shall only be maintained by using the pump ref VAXT6 PUMP AUTO associated with the mattress ref VAXT6 MA AUTO and VAXT6 MA MAX or cushion ref VAXT6 CO AUTO without any modification and optionally the inflation deflation kit ref VKIT AXT e he national authority responsible for healthcare safety and health products may at any time take steps to monitor the conditions in which products are put on the market and take the necessary measures in the event of danger or violation of regulation In the event of failing to comply with the instructions for use given above the User is likely to be held liable in case of an accident e Products in the Axtair motorised air range area therapeutic mattresses as defined by standard CEI 60601 2 52 on evaluation of protection against the mechanical dangers of Electro Mechanical equipment EM and EM systems in this respect they are excluded from the scope of application of testing according to figures 201 107 201 108 and table 201 101 on measuring the Dimension D ASKL SANT In order to comply with risk assessment under ISO standard 14971 an assessment was carried out on all hospital bed therapeutic mattresses Axtair accessories The risk assessment shows that there may be a risk of bodily trapping if the bedridden person presents mental confusion and or agitation Use of the device has been approved in order to improve the service rendered in terms
16. nch National Committee for Evaluation of Medical Devices and Health Technologies report of 22 December 2009 and in accordance with expert medical opinions Prevention and aid in the treatment of bedsore s in stages 1 to 4 according to medical opinion for patients up during the day in bed for more than 15 hours and presenting an average ATI2 to high AT15 risk of bedsore s according to a validated scale and medical opinion For the cushion bedsore prevention for the pelvic area Assistance in the treatment of bedsores following medical advice COUNTERINDICATIONS Mattresses Patients whose weight is over 165kg for the VAXT6 AUTO and 180kg for the VAXT6 MAX VAXT6 CO AUTO cushion Patient weighing over 150 kg Use in a hyperbaric chamber Use on a stretcher PRECAUTIONS Unstabilised bone and or muscle injury in contact with the support In the first few days following bedsore surgery skin graft or flaps use static low pressure mode Patient monitored at home with no possibility of medical intervention For the cushion Patient with sagittal and frontal stability disorders Patient whose pelvis is wider than the cushion WARNING e In accordance with Annex 1 of Directive 93 42 EEC on essential requirements applicable to medical devices only compatibility between the systems assembled by the manufacturer ASKLESANTE guarantees safe usage of the AXTAIR AUTOMORPHO AXENSOR motorised air mattress e The features and performa
17. on can be used in static mode by disconnecting the compressor Fixed LED Low severity alarm see alarm chapter Flickering LED Medium severity alarm see alarm chapter Pressing on the button stops sound alarm In case of medium priority alarm the audible alarm will be reactivated automatically after 3 minutes Allows you to get technical information on operation see maintenance revision chapter The following terms of use must be respected e Temperature between 15 C and 40 C e Humidity levels between 30 and 93 e Altitude less than 2000m ASKL SANT EMERGENCY CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION CPR MATTRESSES In case of heart stoppage 1 Turn the end of the CPR valve to the OPEN position 2 The mattress deflates and the back of the thorax will be flat on the base of the bed in less than 15 seconds in order to allow External Cardiac Massage to be carried out HEEL GROUNDING VALVES MATTRESSES The range of mattresses is equipped with 4 independent heel grounders at the levels of the cells at the foot of the mattress In position A The cel with the air vented deflates In position B The cell is re inflated A WARNING e Do not simultaneously deflate more than 2 out of 4 cells in order to guarantee the comfort and safety of the patient e Do not leave a heel grounder in a position between A and B A notch on the A and B position ensures proper positioning ASKL SANT REMOVING
18. re available on its website Portable and mobile radio frequency Communications equipment can affect the Axtair AUTOMORPHO AXENSORQ The use of accessories and cables other than those provided and specified by ASKLE SANTE may result in increased emissions by the Axtair AUTOMORPHO AXENSOR or decreased immunity affecting its operation as well as its pertormance 21 ASKL SANT DISTRIBUTED BY Avec Ecofolio papiers tous les papiers se recyclent ASKLESANTE Groupe Winncare 200 rue Charles Tellier Actiparc de Gr zan 30 034 Nimes Cedex 1 France Tel 33 0 4 66 02 15 15 Fax 33 0 4 66 02 15 00 Email contact askle com www winncare fr
19. sts as well as its inviolability In case of removal of this label by the user or an unauthorised third party the integrity of the compressor can no longer be proven ASKLE SANTE may refuse to carry out the repair under guarantee and is authorised to cancel the latter 18 ASKL SANT TECHNICAL FEATURES Validated user weight Weight of support Size of support Therapeutic air cells Head cells Rapid inflation CPR valve Lower cover Independent life of disconnected mattress Fire regulations Validated user weight Support weight Support size Cells Outer cover Inner cover Fire standards Guarantee Service life MATTRESSES SUPPORT FEATURES VAXT6 MA AUTO 30 165 kg 8 Ko 195 x87 x 17 cm Number 18 Number 18 Height 12 cm Height 15 5 cm Material Ether Material Ether polyurethane polyurethane 3 static cells less than 15 secs Polyether foam detachable Height 5cm Detachable Waterproof and permeable to water vapour Polyurethane polycarbonate mesh with ionic silver Assembled by welding Location for comfort pillow Detachable Material non slip PU PVC gt 8 hours EN 597 1 amp 2 and GPEM D1 90 amp D1 89bis 2 years against any manufacturing flaw 6 years Compatible ref VKIT AXT Compatible ref VAXT PC CUSHION SUPPORT FEATURES VAXT6 CO AUTO 30 150 kg conditional on pelvis width 1 6 Kg 45 x 45 x 10cm Number 6 including 1 static cell at the front chec
20. the inner side of the ad hoc mattress ASKL SANT e Q9 indicates the compressorison 0 the be ison WE 0o RN A After it has gone off the patient can be placed onit When this light is lit if indicates that the keypad is locked it is not possible to change mode To unlock the keypad you must press down continuously for 4 seconds Locking is automatic after 5 minutes or can be ordered by pressing down continuously for 4 seconds except the 3 head cells Alternation takes place every 7 minutes Care mode static makes the surface of the mattress firm in order to facilitate handling of the patient during care or getting them up eg transfer to a flat bed chair Duration of this mode is limited to 30 minutes securing care mode flickering of the care mode light indicates that the mode is almost finished It is tiggered 5 minutes before the end A sound signal is emitted when triggered At the end of the 30 minutes the compressor automatically switches into the mode previously used This mode is not active when the compressor is connected to a cushion Low pressure static mode inflates all cells in the mattress at a constant pressure depending on the shape and size of the patient and promotes their immersion in the support in order to increase the supporting surface and thus reduce the average interface pressure This mode is not active when the compressor is connected to a cushion The cushi
21. tient a level of regulation pressure will be applied by default INSTALLING THE CUSHIONS Place the cushion on a good quality flat seating support Take care to orient it using the information to be found on the cover Disconnect the compressor electric cable Reconnect the compressor electric cable Connect the compressor to the cushion gym o qe cm E ASKL SANT A NOTES Make sure the size of the cushion is compatible with the chair seat Where applicable check the height adjustment of the chair armrests and footrests after having seated the user To take into account the parameters for the new support the compressor must be restarted by disconnecting and reconnecting the electric cable After 30 minutes without a selection the brightness of the indicators is lessened to avoid disturbing the user at night Pressing the key reactivates maximum brightness for 30 minutes The pneumatic connector is not self blocking WARNING The electrical cable must be installed so as to avoid any crossover with the articulated parts or wheels of the bed and prevent staff from tripping Risk of bodily injury and material damage Use the detachable hook systems provided The power cable makes up the Isolation system for the device The compressor keypad the power cable the pneumatic connector and the CPR valve must be visible and accessible at all times The AXENSOR box must always be placed in the elastic pouch located on
22. yet e redud aie vevt it tabes une d va p DD tite 12 MaCrO erue zac EP 12 Mattresses and Cushions COV CIS asses dettes endettement 13 Diagram of advised maintenance and disinfection ss 14 ALARMS GNA TROUBLESHOOTING utis eG a ROI RD tient tte I5 MAINTENANCE SC HEC E ce sass Seco TRES ERINNERUNG RE Tad c tet l6 F AU NEMOPCNEC RESTE E o mm 16 USS TINS MON eb Ne CN E en o m TE ea 16 DISPOSAL OF THEMEDICCAL DEVICE s ramener I7 Protection of the environment SEEN t t o OI 17 WARR ANTI SSSR RE SU tete di a et Rudi C m reb qe Ae I7 TEC SEI Ms Biz 19 ASKL SANT INTRODUCTION NECESSARY INFORMATION FOR THE PATIENT AND THOSE AROUND THEM This product is a support to help prevent and treat bedsores Why have you been prescribed this support Your state of health impairs your mobility and puts you at risk of bedsores What is a bedsore A bedsore is a more or less skin deep lesion caused by putting excessive and prolonged pressure on tissues between the body and a load bearing surface This excessive pressure can obstruct blood flow and lead to bedsores A bedsore can take several forms a simple redness lasting more than one day hardening of the skin or a wound of varying depth which in serious cases can reach the muscles or the underlying bone The appearance of a bedsore may be linked to lack of mobility and or a chronic illness How does this support work This support reduc
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