Invacare CareGuard 8000 User manual

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Invacare 8000 is a full-depth (8") powered alternating pressure air mattress replacement system which reduces interface pressure for the treatment of Stage I to Stage IV pressure ulcers. The CareGuard 8000 reduces interface pressures below capillary closure through the design of 20 individual 8-inch air cell bladders that alternate every four minutes. The power unit control combines simplified operations with effective results.

Invacare 8000 is a full-depth (8") powered alternating pressure air mattress replacement system which reduces interface pressure for the treatment of Stage I to Stage IV pressure ulcers. The CareGuard 8000 reduces interface pressures below capillary closure through the design of 20 individual 8-inch air cell bladders that alternate every four minutes. The power unit control combines simplified operations with effective results.

Invacare
®
CareGuard
8000 Alternating Pressure Mattress
Invacare
®
CareGuard
8000
CAPILLARY CLOSURE - 32 mmHg
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(7.2)
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Invacare Corporation
www.invacare.com
USA
One Invacare Way
Elyria, Ohio
44035-4190
(800) 333-6900
Canada
570 Matheson Blvd. E.
Unit 8
Mississauga, Ontario
L4Z 4G4 Canada
(800) 668-5324
Invacare is a registered
trademark and Yes, you
can., and CareGuard are
trademarks of Invacare
Corporation.
Specifications are subject
to change without
notification.
© 2002
Invacare Corporation
Form No. 00-305
Rev. 05/02
T
he Invacare
®
CareGuard
8000 is a full-depth (8") powered alternating pressure air mattress
replacement system which reduces interface pressure for the treatment of Stage I to Stage
IV pressure ulcers. The CareGuard 8000 reduces interface pressures below capillary closure
through the design of 20 individual 8-inch air cell bladders that alternate every four minutes. The power
unit control combines simplified operations with effective results.
Therapeutic and Portable
User-Friendly
Controls
Adjustable pressure dial for
setting patient comfort
range
Lighted ON/OFF switch for
ease of use in low light
Power unit is lightweight
and compact
Pressure Relief
Average pressure per point for 10 subjects
( ) Standard deviation
* 90º side lying position
Testing completed in an independent test lab
Advanced Air Hose
Technology
Quick-disconnect connectors
are secure yet easy to use for
quick set-up or deflation
Mattress hoses can be cross-
connected to maintain inflation
during transportation
Scapula
Sacral
Prominence
Trochanter*
FEATURES
Portable, lightweight mattress replacement system
fits most standard medical beds
20 individual 8" nylon air cells reduce interface
pressure below capillary closure while providing
low interface pressure over the entire alternating
cycle
Mattress cells alternate every 4 minutes to reduce
interface pressures
Waterproof, anti-microbial nylon therapy cover
reduces friction and shear
Durable vinyl bottom protects the mattress cell
from any abrasive surface
CPR flag located on the mattress for quick, 20-
second deflation
2" transport mat for patient transport or power
outages
Designed to meet EO277
Specifications
Model no. CG8000
Electrical power 115vac/60Hz
Dimensions
Mattress 80" L x 35" W x 8" H
Power unit 10" W x 5" H x 4" D
Weight
Mattress 16 lb.
Power unit 4 lb.
Weight capacity 250 lb.
Material
Mattress cells 70 denier nylon with a
polyurethane coating
Therapy pad 70 denier nylon top surface with
a polyester backing for comfort
Safety code approval UL544, CA106, CA117 (cover)
Limited warranty
Power unit 1 year
Mattress 6 months
Alternating Mode
In alternating mode, the Invacare APM’s 20 adjacent air cells
alternately inflate and deflate at 8-minutes interval, which
redistributes the pressure against the skin to promote capillary
circulation.
‘‘Invacare says Yes, you can,
and I couldn’t have said it
better myself.’’
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Invacare CareGuard 8000 User manual

Type
User manual
This manual is also suitable for

Invacare 8000 is a full-depth (8") powered alternating pressure air mattress replacement system which reduces interface pressure for the treatment of Stage I to Stage IV pressure ulcers. The CareGuard 8000 reduces interface pressures below capillary closure through the design of 20 individual 8-inch air cell bladders that alternate every four minutes. The power unit control combines simplified operations with effective results.

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