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Citadel Bed Frame System
Citadel Patient Therapy System Connections
The following connections are provided for attaching a
Citadel
Patient Therapy
System to the
Citadel
Bed Frame System. More details on proper connection can
be found in the
Citadel
Patient Therapy System Instructions for Use.
Figure 8: Citadel Patient Therapy System connections
For attachment to Citadel Patient Therapy System only. Refer
to Citadel Patient Therapy System Instructions for Use for more
information.
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Pneumatic (air) hoses - Air hoses attach straight across from the frame
to the air mattress control unit in order from left to right / right to left
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Communications cable / connection
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CPR Switch connection
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AC Power cable connection
Mattresses
Always use a mattress of the correct size and type. Incompatible
mattresses can create hazards.
Where the maximum patient weight specified for the mattress is
different to that specified for the bed, the lower value applies.
When choosing bed and mattress combinations, it is important to consider the
use of side rails based on clinical assessment of each individual patient and in
line with local policy.
When assessing the suitability of a mattress for use with side rails, the following
factors should be considered:
Air Hoses
Communications Connector
CPR Switch Connector
AC Power Connector