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Power Turn Elite
Therapeutic Surface with Lateral Rotation Therapy
with True Low Air Loss
This therapeutic surface combines two clinically effective therapies - lateral rotation and true low air loss. The mattress utilizes 18 independent 9" deep air cells to provide proper pressure redistribution for the prevention and treatment of Stages I-IV pressure ulcers. The lateral rotation therapy reduces the risk of pulmonary complications for patients/residents who are immobile. A Full, Left or Right Turn Mode is offered with either a 25° Full Turn or a 40° Big Turn. The mattress replacement is designed to fit all standard long term care or hospital bed frames. We provide a spare therapy cover at no extra charge. The multi-stretch, moisture vapour permeable, low shear, quilted cover transfers moisture away from patients skin. It is washable, anti-microbial, fluid resistant and fire-retardant. The ventilated deep cells have lasered air holes throughout the mattress to help reduce skin maceration under the patient. The air cells are constructed of thermal polyurethane material. This combination ensures strength, durability and patient comfort. The hose connections from the mattress system to the pump are colour coded and feature a transport locking device that ensures the mattress remains inflated for patient transport or during power outage. The pump is controlled by a micro-processor, which allows the care giver total control of comfort and chosen therapy. The cycle time for the Turning Mode ranges from 5 to 90 minutes. There is an Autofirm mode, which should be used when repositioning, feeding, dressing, etc. your patient/resident. The system includes a high density foam base and air baffle head, side and foot rails for additional patient safety. This surface supports patients weighing up to 650 lbs. and we offer a two year warranty. TSS does have a TPD licence to sell this product in Canada and the pump does meet the CSA and UL standards.
Properties of a Low Air Loss Surface
- Prevention of friction and shear with the therapy pad (never use a sheet on top of the therapy pad and only use a disposable incontinence pad as required).
- Handles 1.5 litres of moisture (sweat & incontinence) in a 24 hour period.
- Pressure is reduced to 32 mm Hg for optimal pressure redistribution.
- Prevention and healing of stages I-IV pressure ulcers.
- Offers prevention and comfort for palliative residents.
Ensuring the Setting is Correct
Use the weight chart below as a guideline, but ensure you do a "hand-check" and make sure the setting isn't too high (which would cause pressure) or too low (resident is bottoming out).
| Setting | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| lbs. | 90-130 | 120-175 | 160-225 | 200-295 | 285-395 | 375-475 | 450-575 | 550-650 |
| kgs. | 41-57 | 54-84 | 70-102 | 82-120 | 102-136 | 125-159 | 136-170 | 159-205 |
What to do after a power failure
- Press the "ALARM RESET" button (the button with the "BELL" on it) to disable the alarm.
- Press the "START" button and ensure the light switches from "STANDBY" to "OPERATE".
- Set the "COMFORT CONTROL SETTING" to the appropriate number, as stated on the laminated instruction sheet attached to the pump. If there is not a setting stated, do a hand check to determine the appropriate setting.
- The "MODE" will default to "STATIC". If your resident requires the Turning Mode, press the "Full Turn", "Left Turn" or "Right Turn" button. Press the "CYCLE" button until you have the suitable time selected (15-30 minute cycles are standard).
