Indications:

  • Patients whose body weight and size pose a significant risk or care management issue to the patient or staff during the performance of routine nursing care
  • Large patients weighing from 250 to 650 lbs.
  • One Stage III or IV ulcer or multiple Stage II ulcers.

Contraindications:

  • Do not use if patient weighs >650 lbs.
  • Do not use if more than one Stage III or IV ulcer is present, then utilize Kinair® bed.
  • Do not use with cervical or skeletal traction.
  • Do not use if patient has unstable spinal cord injury.