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Huntleigh Alphaxcell Quick Reference Guide Jan 2005
Quick Reference Guide Jan 2005
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MRF-108 AlphaXcell® Quick Reference Guide (For more detailed instructions, refer to the User Manual)
Pressure Control Knob Run/Standby Indicator Wait Indicator 100
AlphaXcell®
Low Pressure Alarm
120 140
80
ON
Power Fail Alarm
WAIT
60
LOW PRESSURE 40 kg
POWER FAIL
Fuse Holder Run/Standby Switch Setting up instructions on rear Run Standby Switch /Alarm Reset
Switches the pump on and off. An internal battery will activate an audible and visual alarm if the power supply is interrupted prior to switching off. Examples are mains lead removal and power failure. Once an alarm condition has been resolved, the pump can be reset by switching the pump to standby and back to run again using the Run/Standby switch on the side panel.
ON
On
The green On indicator is illuminated on the front panel when the pump is running.
WAIT
Wait
The yellow Wait indicator is illuminated when the overlay is being inflated. The indicator will remain illuminated until the mattress overlay has been fully inflated.
Low Pressure
The red Low Pressure indicator will flash whenever the pump detects low pressure within the mattress overlay. An audible alarm will sound. The indicator will extinguish once normal pressure is reached. Check CPR stopper at the head end is securely inserted and the tubeset is connected properly.
Power Fail
The red Power Fail alarm indicator will start flashing when a mains power failure has been detected by the pump. An audible alarm will sound until power is resumed or the pump is switched off using the Run/Standby switch.
Manual Pressure Adjustment
The mattress overlay cell pressure can be manually adjusted for individual patient weights using the control on the pump face. Ensure that the patient is not bottoming out by unfastening one side of the mattress overlay and sliding a hand underneath the cells. If you can freely put a hand under the patient, the mattress overlay is inflated correctly.
Transport Mode
The patient may be transported on the AlphaXcell mattress overlay by disconnecting the tubes from the pump and cross connecting them immediately.
LOW PRESSURE
POWER FAIL
100
120 140
80
60
40
1
kg
2
The pressure in the cells will equalise and the patient will continue to be supported for up to 60 minutes with the patient in the supine position. For optimum use of the Transport facility set the mattress overlay to Transport mode when all the cells are inflated at cell cross over. Ensure the patient remains in the supine position.
Installation
Quick Start:
AlphaXcell Mattress Overlay
When the AlphaXcell pump is switched on at the mains supply, the pump will run a self diagnostic check for approximately 2 seconds during which all indicators will be illuminated. The yellow Wait indicator will remain illuminated while the mattress inflates.
Place the overlay on top of the base mattress, with the tubeset located near the foot end of the bed and the CPR stopper at the head end. The cells of the overlay must be uppermost.
Press the Run/Standby button on the control panel of the pump. Secure the overlay to the base mattress using the four corner straps. Tuck the end flaps under the mattress.
Allow approximately 25 minutes for the overlay to inflate fully. Once the overlay is fully inflated the yellow Wait indicator will extinguish. Place a bed sheet over the overlay and tuck in loosely. Once the patient is on the overlay, adjust the cell pressures using the manual pressure adjustment control to match the patient's weight. If the patient is sat up in bed, add 20kg to the weight setting.
Caution: Do not use the overlay directly on the bed frame.
To Complete the Overlay Installation: Attach the cover to the overlay using the pop studs provided. Ensure that the Huntleigh logo is uppermost and at the foot end of the mattress. Ensure that the CPR stopper at the head end is securely inserted. Ensure that the CPR stopper and power cord are clear of profiling (moving) bed mechanisms or other possible entrapment areas. The CPR must be accessible at all times.
CPR Control IN THE EVENT OF CARDIAC ARREST In the event of a patient suffering cardiac arrest and CPR needing to be administered:
To activate CPR:
Installing the Pump: Position the pump feet down on any convenient horizontal surface or alternatively suspend from the bed foot rail by means of swing out hooks.
Pull the CPR tag firmly at the head end of the overlay and disconnect the tube set connectors at the pump.
Connect the male and female air feed tubes into the appropriate outlets on the pump unit. Push connectors in until they click. Ensure that the overlay air feed tubes are not “kinked” or twisted.
To reset CPR:
Insert the mains power plug into a suitable mains power socket.
Replace the stopper securely and reconnect the air tubes to the pump.
SAFETY SIDES Regarding the use of safety sides, always refer to your local trust policy AND the product user manual.
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