Arjo AtmosAir Fit, Instructions For Use Manual

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Patient Placement and Nursing Care
It is recommended that all sections of this manual be read prior to patient placement
and nursing care. Carefully review the
Contraindications, Safety Information and
Risks and Precautions sections prior to placing a patient on any mattress.
1. Transfer patient following all applicable safety rules and institution protocols.
2. Center patient side-to-side and head-to-foot on mattress surface.
3. Ensure all sections of the mattress fully support the patient.
Mattress handles are for mattress transport only.
CPR
1. Level bed.
2. Lower or remove side rails as necessary.
3. Begin CPR as per facility protocol. Consider use of backboard if indicated.
4. After CPR is performed:
• Remove backboard if used.
• Raise or install side rail as necessary.
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Skin Care
• Remove excess moisture and keep skin dry and clean.
• Check patient’s skin regularly, particularly in areas where incontinence and drainage
occur.
• Ensure linens under patient are not wrinkled.
Incontinence / Drainage
• Use moisture-impermeable underpads for incontinent patients.
• Wipe surface clean and replace bed linens as required (see
Care and Cleaning
if needed).
General Operation
Avoid contact of sharp instruments with the mattress. Punctures, cuts and tears may
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