Invacare 8000 User manual

Invacare
Brand
Invacare
Model
8000
Type
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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17
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(7.2)
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(6.2)
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 8000 User manual

Invacare
Brand
Invacare
Model
8000
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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