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Payers: Wound Care Surfaces: First Step® Advantage
First Step® Advantage
The First Step® Advantage with Smart Surface Technology™ is an effective way to provide maximum patient comfort with state-of-the-art pressure-relieving technology.  Low air loss helps address moisture management.  The product can be used as an overlay or a mattress replacement system.
 
 

FEATURES/BENEFITS

  • Smart Surface Technology™ provides a customized surface by automatically adjusting to patient positioning and movement.
  • Smart Surface Technology™ saves staff time by minimizing the need for pressure adjustments.
  • Uniquely designed Heel Immersion Pillow minimizes heel pressures.
  • Fully integrated mattress design enables flexibility of using First Step® Advantage as an overlay or a mattress replacement system.
  • “Ultra-Soft” breathable GORE-TEX® strips and fabric sheet offers superior moisture vapor permeability while serving as an effective barrier to liquid and bacteria and provides an excellent microclimate for patient’s skin.

Product Specifications*
Weight
Maximum recommended patient weight**: 250 lbs.
Mattress weight w/tote: 8 lbs.
Air supply unit: 12 lbs.

Electrical
Volts: 120 VAC
Frequency: 60 Hz
Amps: 4 Amps
Max electrical leakage: <100 Microamps
Power consumption: 750 Watts
Power cord length: 16’, hospital grade

Part Number
Complete assembly 226500

*Specifications subject to change without notice.
**Consult frame manufacturer regarding individual frame capacity.

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Indications
  • Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers
  • Treatment of Stage I and II pressure ulcers in patients at risk for additional skin breakdown
  • Treatment of Stage III and IV pressure ulcers in patients not at risk for additional skin breakdown
  • Pain management
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Contraindications
  • Unstable cervical, thoracic and/or lumbar fracture
  • Cervical traction
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Safety Information

IMPORTANT: Letter to KCI Customers - Use of Side Rails and Potential Risks (Updated October 2006)

Click here for Important Product & Patient Safety Information

Click here for Important Wound Care Surface Precautions & Safety Information

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HCPCS Code
E0277

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