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Citadel Patient Therapy System
Safety Information
General Protocols
– Follow all applicable safety rules and institution
protocols concerning patient and caregiver safety.
Brakes
– Set all caster brakes before transferring patient.
Bed Height
– To minimize risk of falls or injury, the bed should always be in
the lowest practical position when the patient is unattended.
Fluids
Fluids remaining on controls can cause corrosion, which
may cause components to fail or to operate erratically,
possibly producing hazards for patient and staff.
Oxygen Use
- Ensure that the unit is not contained in an oxygen
administering equipment other than the nasal prongs, mask or half bed
length tent type. Oxygen tent should not extend below mattress support level.
Lock-Outs
– Lock-outs for air mattress system functions should be used at
staff’s discretion to ensure against unintentional operation of
Citadel
Patient
Therapy System.
Disposal
– At the end of useful life, dispose of waste according to local
requirements or contact the manufacturer for advice. There may be special
requirements for disposal of batteries, leaded foam and / or angle sensors (if
regulatory non-compliance.
Moving Parts
- Keep all equipment, tubes and lines, loose clothing, hair and
parts of the body away from moving parts and pinch points.
Patient Entrance / Exit
– Caregiver should always aid patient in exiting the
bed. Make sure a capable patient knows how to get out of bed safely (and, if
Side Rails / Patient Restraints
- Whether and how to use side rails or
restraints is a decision that should be based on each patient’s needs and
should be made by the patient and the patient’s family, physician and
caregivers, with facility protocols in mind. Caregivers should assess risks and
non-use with patient and / or family. Consider not only the clinical and other
needs of the patient but also the risks of fatal or serious injury from falling
out of bed and from patient entrapment in or around the side rails, restraints
or other accessories. In the US, for a description of entrapment hazards,
refer to FDA’s Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance
To Reduce Entrapment. Outside the US, consult the local Competent
