Invacare 8000 manual User-Friendly Controls, Alternating Mode Advanced Air Hose Technology

he Invacare® CareGuard™ 8000 is a full-depth (8") powered alternating pressure air mattress Treplacement 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 Corporation

www.invacare.com

USA

One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio 44035-4190

(800) 333-6900

Therapeutic and Portable

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

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

Alternating Mode

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

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

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

Pressure Relief

CAPILLARY CLOSURE - 32 mmHg

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.

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.

Form No. 00-305 Rev. 05/02

14

29

(6.2)

17

	Power unit	4 lb.
Weight capacity		250 lb.
Material

‘‘Invacare says ‘Yes, you can,’

(7.2)

(7.2)

	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

and I couldn’t have said it better myself.’’

Scapula Sacral Trochanter*

Prominence

Average pressure per point for 10 subjects

( ) Standard deviation

*90º side lying position

Testing completed in an independent test lab

Power unit	1 year
Mattress	6 months