Arjo AtmosAir Instructions For Use Manual Download

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Safety Information

Patient Entrance / Exit –

Caregiver should always aid patient in exiting the gurney. Make

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Brakes –

Caster brakes should always be locked once the gurney is in position. Verify

wheels are locked before any patient transfer to or from the gurney.

Gurney Height –

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lowest practical position when the patient is unattended.

Gurney Frame –

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be properly sized relative to the mattress to help minimize any gaps that might entrap a
patient's head or body.

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Head of Gurney Elevation –

Keep head of gurney as low as possible to help prevent

patient migration.

Side Rails / Patient Restraints

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a decision that should be based on each patient’s needs and should be made by the

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only the clinical and other needs of the patient but also the risks of fatal or serious injury

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consult the local Competent Authority or Government Agency for Medical Device Safety

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Monitor

patients frequently to guard against patient entrapment.

CAUTION: When selecting a stretcher mattress, ensure the distance
between top of side rails (if used) and top of mattress (without
compression) is at least 8.66" (220 mm) to help prevent inadvertent
trolley exit or falls. Consider individual patient size, position (relative to
the top of the side rail) and patient condition in assessing fall risk.

Skin Care –

Monitor skin conditions regularly and consider adjunct or alternative therapies

for high acuity patients. Give extra attention to any possible pressure points and locations
where moisture or incontinence may occur or collect. Early intervention may be essential to
preventing skin breakdown.