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Head of Bed Elevation
Keep head of bed as low as possible to help prevent patient migration.
Patient Entrance / Exit
Caregiver should always aid patient in exiting the bed. Make sure a capable patient knows how
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emergency.
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.
No Smoking in Bed
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allowed.
Therapy Unit
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Only use a grounded power receptacle and the power cable supplied with the
TheraKair
Visio
Therapy Unit. The power cable should be positioned to avoid a tripping hazard and
/ or damage to the cable. Arjo recommends placing the cable under the bed frame and
attaching it to a mains wall socket by the head of the bed. The system should never be
operated with a worn or damaged power cable. Should the power cable be found to be
worn or damaged, contact Arjo or an Arjo authorized representative for a replacement.
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ratings could result in damage or injury.
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The therapy unit is a precision electronic product. Use care when handling or transporting.
Dropping or other sudden impacts may result in damage to the therapy unit.
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Do not open the therapy unit – risk of electrical shock. Do not attempt to repair or
service the therapy unit. Repairs and service should be conducted only by Arjo or an
Arjo authorized representative. If the therapy unit is not functioning properly or has been
damaged, unplug the unit and take it out of service immediately. Contact Arjo or an Arjo
authorized representative for repair and service information.
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Do not place any objects or items, such as blankets, on or over the therapy unit.
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The air intakes for the
TheraKair Visio
Therapy Unit are on the back of the unit. To avoid the
risk of blocking these intakes, it is recommended that the unit be mounted on the footboard
of a bed frame. Should the bed not have a suitable footboard, it is recommended that the
unit be placed on a solid stable surface.
