4. Operation
Safety
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Always use a mattress of the correct size and type. A
range of suitable pressure redistributing mattresses is
available from ArjoHuntleigh.
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To reduce the risk of injury due to falls, leave the bed at
minimum height when the patient is unattended.
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Where risk assessment indicates that a patient is at high
risk of entrapment owing to their medical condition or
other circumstances, and where there is no medical
benefit from their being left in a contoured position,
place the mattress platform in the flat position when the
patient is left unattended.
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Patients should not be left in the Trendelenburg position
when unattended.
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It is recommended to use the Function Lockout facility
on the Attendant Control Panel (ACP) to prevent
unintended movement.
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When the bed is operated, make sure that obstacles such
as bedside furniture do not restrict its movement.
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Before operating the bed, make sure that the patient is
positioned correctly to avoid potential entrapment or
imbalance.
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Always apply the brakes when the bed is stationary.
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Keep these instructions in a safe place for reference.
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