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Intended Use
This bath is intended for assisted bathing
and showering of adult residents in hospital
and care facilities. Century must be used by
appropriately trained caregivers with
adequate knowledge of the care
environment, its common practices and
procedures, and in accordance with the
guidelines in this Instructions for use.
The bath should only be used for the
purpose specified in this Instructions for
Use. Any other use is prohibited.
Resident Assessment
We recommend that facilities establish regular
assessment routines. Caregivers should assess each
resident according to the following criteria prior to use:
•
The resident's weight should not exceed 160 kg /
353 lbs (Max Patient Weight)
•
Active and semi-active residents (i.e. able to sit
upright self supported on the side of the bed or
toilet) can use the bath. Correct transfer
equipment shall be used if needed.
•
The resident should have the ability to understand
and respond to instructions, or have limited
physical capacity to move, to ensure a safe
position during the bathing procedure.
•
Hydrosound should not be used by pregnant
women.
If the resident does not meet these criteria an alternative
equipment/system shall be used.
Indication for Use
To relieve pain and itching and as an aid in the healing
process of inflamed and traumatized tissue and it serves
as a setting for removal of contaminated tissue.
Installation & Service Requirements
The equipment must be installed by appropriately
trained personnel according to the
Assembly and
Installation Instructions
which can only be superseded
by local code.
Expected Lifetime
The expected life of the
Century
is unless otherwise
stated ten (10) years, if subject to preventive
maintenance being carried out in accordance with the
instruction for
Care and Preventive Maintenance on
page 29
.
