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Joerns® Support Surfaces
DermaFloat® APL
© 2013 Joerns Healthcare • 6110062 RevE • 13-2625
The DermaFloat
®
APL provides distribution of weight
over a wide surface area, which redistributes pressure
against bony prominences and provides a soft, gentle
therapy surface to lie on. For residents experiencing
severe pain and discomfort due to pressure and/or
positioning limitations, consider the DermaFloat APL
as an adjunct to pain management interventions.
Note:
Pressure redistribution and pain management
are conditions and diagnoses for which the
DermaFloat APL may be indicated. Occasionally,
there are orthopedic and neurological residents that
require body positioning to be maintained in specific
alignment. The use of the DermaFloat APL for these
residents should be considered on an individual basis
and discussed with the attending physician.
Features
The DermaFloat APL is comprised of two components:
•
Therapy control unit
•
Therapy mattress system
Therapy Control Unit Features
•
Eight comfort control settings to maximize resident
compliance and promote healing.
•
Three modes of operation –
Autofirm
,
Therapy
(static) and
Alternating
.
• Autofirm
mode provides maximum air inflation
designed to assist both residents and caregivers
during resident transfer and treatment.
•
Choice of three alternating cycle times: 5, 10 and
15 minutes.
•
Eight therapeutic comfort control settings to
maximize resident compliance and promote healing.
•
Quick disconnect hose feature allows for rapid
attach and CPR deflate at the control unit.
•
Automatic panel lock out to avoid unwanted or
accidental adjustments.
•
Resident position sensor optimizes support for
seated residents.
•
Compact lightweight control unit is quiet, robust and
powerful, with a reusable air filter and integrated
carrying handle for portability.
•
Crisp, easy to read graphics for intuitive set up and
therapy control.
•
Closed loop pressure sensor control system
eliminates concerns of changes in mattress interface
pressure due to ambient temperature and pressure
changes.
•
Audible and visual power fail alarms.
•
Forty liters per minute pump.
•
Specially designed enclosure for low noise
and durability.
• Integrated swing out hanging brackets for fixing to
most bed types.
• Suitable for special needs residents in specific
clinical specialties.
Therapy Mattress System Features
•
Twenty individual therapy cells help to evenly
distribute the resident’s weight and maximize
pressure redistribution. Modular cell design mattress
for ease of cleaning, re-assembly and cost effective
service.
•
Integrated low air loss delivery system below the
therapy cover.
•
Eight-inch deep therapy cells are constructed of
highly durable, polyurethane coated nylon to provide
adequate support and prevent bottoming out for
most residents within weight limit. (Lower safety
mattress not required)
•
Lower mattress therapy enclosure is constructed
from 100% heavy weight 1680 Denier nylon with
1.5 oz Urethane coating and incorporates bed
attachment loops for stability.
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Maximum weight capacity of 350 lbs.
•
Anti-kink, easy clean air supply hose set.
• Quick CPR deflation.
Therapy Pads
Many healthcare facilities are facing the challenge
of infection control. Joerns’ quilted therapy pads are
treated with an antimicrobial to protect the therapy
pad itself from the growth of mold, mildew and odor-
causing bacteria.
Key features and benefits:
•
Treated with a highly effective bacteriostat agent to
inhibit the growth of bacterial and fungus.
•
Constructed from a very smooth nylon fabric with
low friction and low shear properties to protect the
resident’s skin from damaging friction/shearing
forces.
•
Breathable, moisture vapor permeable fabric allows
air to circulate beneath the pad and wicks away
excess moisture. This keeps your resident dry and
helps to prevent skin maceration.
•
Two-way stretch therapy pad is designed for
optimal comfort, moisture vapor transfer, stain
resistance and ease of laundering.
