Arjo AtmosAir, Instructions For Use Manual

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Introduction
It is recommended that all sections of this User Guide be read prior to product use.
Carefully review the
Contraindications Safety Information and Risks and Precautions
sections prior to placing a patient on any AtmosAir
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Caregivers should review this information with the patient and the patient's family and / or
legal guardian. Save this User Guide in an easily accessible location for quick reference.
Indications
• 7KH AtmosAir Stretcher MRS is intended to treat and prevent all categories of skin
breakdown.
Contraindications
• unstable vertebral fracture
• cervical and skeletal traction
Risks and Precautions
Transfer – Standard precautions should be taken during patient transfer. Refer to Patient
Placement and Nursing Care section of these instructions
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Safety Information.
Patient Migration –
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migration into hazardous positions of entrapment and / or inadvertent gurney exit. Monitor
patients frequently to guard against patient entrapment.