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RotoProne® Therapy System
KCI’s RotoProne® Therapy System combines the important benefits of Prone Therapy and Kinetic Therapy™ into a single, automated system.
 
 

FEATURES/BENEFITS

Kinetic Therapy™
By rotating patients bilaterally to 40° or more, Kinetic Therapy™ has been clinically proven in more than 50 published studies to help:

  • Reduce ICU-acquired pneumonia by up to 50%1
  • Reduce lower respiratory tract infections by up to 32%2
  • Reduce ventilation time by up to 42%2
  • Reduce ICU length of stay by up to 24%1

Prone Therapy
Studies have shown that placing patients in the prone position helps:

  • Sustained improvement oxygenation in ARDS patients3
  • Facilitate drainage of pulmonary secretions4
  • Decrease plural pressure in the dependant portions of the lung5
  • Eliminate compression of the lungs by the heart6

Simplified Proning
The RotoProne® Therapy System automates the proning process:

  • Automated proning may help address caregiver risk management concerns
  • Minimal staff is required to prone patient
  • Touch-screen controls automatically control therapy system
  • Separate hand control allows caregiver to monitor patient lines and tubes during rotation
  • Tube management system helps secure patient lines during rotation

1 Choi S.C, Nelson LD. Kinetic Therapy™ in Critically Ill Patients: Combined Results Based on Meta-Analysis. Journal of Critical Care, 1992; 7: 57-62
2 Fink, M.P., MD; Helsmoortel, C.M., RN, et al. The Efficacy of an Oscillating Bed in the Prevention of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Critically Ill Victims of Blunt Trauma. Chest, 1992; Vol. 97, 132-137
3 Lee D.L. Prone-Position Ventilation Induces Sustained Improvement in Oxygenation in Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Who Have a Large Shunt. Critical Care Medicine. 2002 July; 30(7):1446-52. 
4 Pelosi P., Brazzi L., Gattinoni L. Prone Position in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. European Respiratory Journal. 2002 Oct; 20 (4): 1017-28
5 Mutoh T, Guest RJ, Lamm W, Albert RK.  Prone Position Alters the Effect of Volume Overload on Regional Pleural Pressures and Improves Hypoxemia in Pigs in Vivo. Am. Rev. Respir. Dis. 1992; 146: 330-306
6 Albert R, Hubmayr R. The Prone Position Eliminates Compression of the Lungs by the Heart. American Journal Respiratory Critical Care Medicine, 2000; 161: 1660-1665

Product Specifications*
Dimensions
Length (with accessories and bumpers): 93" min /101" max
Width: 41"
Height (to patient surface): 35" min /46" max
Height (to top of hoop):  51" min /62" max
Ground Clearance (surface lowered/with shipping blocks): 0.5" min/3.25" max

Weight
Maximum recommended patient weight: 350 lbs.
Minimum recommended patient weight: 88 lbs.
Total unit weight: 1,240 lbs.

Height
Maximum recommended patient height: 6ft. 6in.
Minimum recommended patient height: 4ft. 6in.

Surface Position
Rotation Angle (to each side): up to 62°
Trendelenburg (supine postion only): +11°
Reverse Trendelenburg (prone  and supine postions): -11°

Scale
Scale Accuracy: +/- 1% patient weight
Scale Capacity (including patient accessories, and equipment) : 500 lbs.

Electrical
Voltage: 115 V AC
Cycles: 60 Hz
Ampere Rating (maximum): 8 amps
Maximum electrical leakage: <100 Microamps 
Power Cord: 10', hospital grade

Part Number
Complete assembly: RTOPRN

*Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Indications
Patient conditions for which the application of Kinetic Therapy™, Prone Positioning and RotoProne® Therapy are indicated include:

  • Treatment and prevention of pulmonary complications associated with immobility

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Contraindications
Patient conditions for which the application of Kinetic Therapy™, Prone Positioning and RotoProne® Therapy are contraindicated include:
  • Unstable cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pelvic, skull* or facial* fractures
  • Cervical and/or skeletal traction
  • Uncontrolled intracranial pressure (ICP)
  • Patient weight below 40 kg/88 lbs
  • Patient weight above 159 kg/350 lbs
  • Patient height less than 4 feet, 6 inches/140 cm
  • Patient height in excess of 6 feet, 6 inches/200 cm

*Only contraindicated for prone therapies

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Safety Information

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Precautions may also need to be taken when using this product with certain patient conditions, including but not limited to:

  • Hemodynamic instability
  • Severe agitation
  • Uncontrollable claustrophobia or fear of confinement
  • Uncontrollable diarrhea
  • Intolerance to face down position
  • Wounds at risk of dehiscence while in prone position
  • Patient in the prone position with open sternal wound or thoracic post-surgical incision
  • Patient in prone position with open abdomen
  • Any implant that potentially increases the risk of skin breakdown including, but not limited to, breast implants or penile prosthesis
  • Pregnancy
  • Extensive facial trauma
  • Any other unstable fracture not listed as a contraindication
  • ICP monitoring or intracranial drainage devices

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