BariAir Therapy System

Features/Benefits

The BariAir™ Therapy System offers features designed to prevent the complications of immobile bariatric patients in the critical care environment:

• Low air loss²² surfaces distribute pressure and help to regulate the skin microclimate. Achieving the optimal range of skin temperature and humidity is a vital factor in the prevention and control of pressure ulcers.
• Continuous lateral rotation (CLRT) therapy distributes pressure by constantly changing pressure points
• Pulsation therapy^23,24,25 mimics the body’s natural movements to improve blood and lymph flow, thereby increasing oxygenation and reducing oedema
• Percussion therapy^26,27 helps loosen pulmonary secretions and reduces the need for manual intervention
• GORE^® Medical Fabric helps maintain skin integrity by keeping it cool and dry and also serves as an effective barrier to fluid and bacteria
• Expandable bed width adapts to different patient sizes, giving improved comfort, safety and dignity of care
• Cardiac chair positioning facilitates up-in-chair provision, which may give better pulmonary position
• Battery backup provides two hours of uninterrupted operation during transport and power cuts
• X-ray cassette holder eliminates unnecessary patient transfers

Product Specifications

Mattress
Overall Dimensions: L 203 cm x W 91 cm

Bed width
Minimum: 102 cm
Maximum: 135 cm

Bed length
Overall: 226 cm
Patient Surface: 203 cm
Extended Patient Surface: 238 cm

Weight
Maximum recommended patient weight: 386 kg
Net product weight: 536 kg
Product weight (including built-in noise reduction kit): 550 kg

Articulation
Fowler: 65°
Leg drop: 72°
Trendelenburg: 14° +/- 2°
Reverse Trendelenburg: 14° +/- 2°

Cardiac Chair
Head: 25°
Foot: 30°
Trendelenburg: 14°

Patient Exit
Head 60° +/-10°
Foot 70° +/-10°
Reverse Trendelenburg 14° +/-2°

Electrical
Voltage: 230V AC
Maximum electrical leakage: <100 Microamps
Amps: 6
Frequency: 50 Hz

Classification
Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide

Warranty
One Year

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Product Use

Indications

• Large patients up to 386 kg
• Patients whose body weight and size pose a significant risk or care management issue for the patient or staff during the performance of routine nursing care
• Large patient who is difficult to turn
• Patients at risk of developing pressure ulcers
• Patients with pressure ulcers
• Large patients requiring percussion therapy

Contraindications

• Unstable cervical, thoracic and/or lumbar fracture
• Cervical and skeletal traction
• Total weight in excess of 386 kg (including accessories)

Product Literature
Visit the BariAir™ Therapy System Training Guide website for extensive training information.
View and download the BariAir™ Therapy System Brochure (PDF, 3.72 KB) .
View and download the

GORE^® Medical Sheet (PDF, 598 KB)

Prior to use, please consult product labelling and instructions for information on risks, precautions, warnings and detailed operating instructions.

Ordering Information

How to order BariAir™ Therapy System

• Call the KCI Advantage Centre on 0800 980 8880 with a Purchase Order Number.
• You will receive an estimated time of arrival for the BariAir™ Therapy System.
• A KCI technician will deliver and set up the BariAir™ Therapy System and provide initial training.

Your local business manager will offer you additional training and ongoing support.

Three GORE^® Medical Fabric sheets will be supplied for the duration of each BariAir™ Therapy System rental event.

One pack of 12 Dri-Flo™ pads will be delivered with each new BariAir™ Therapy System rental event.

END OF RENTAL EVENT

• Call the KCI Advantage Centre on 0800 980 8880 to confirm the end of the rental.
• You will receive an estimated collection time & date.

The BariAir™ Therapy System is available through a range of flexible rental packages within three zoned areas. For more information, please contact the KCI Advantage Centre on 0800 980 8880.