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NURSING CARE
Carefully read
Contraindications, Risks and Precautions
and
Safety Tips
sections in the
Introduction
chapter
of this manual prior to performing nursing care for patient on
First Step Plus
.
CPR
In the event CPR procedures are required:
1.
Lift up on Quick Release Lever.
2.
Swing Hoses away from Air Supply Unit.
3.
Bring bed to a level position. Lower Side Rails.
4.
Place back board under patient.
5.
Begin CPR. Patient’s body weight and the CPR process will deflate Mattress
Overlay.
6.
After CPR is performed and patient is clinically stable:
•
Return Side Rails, restraints and other accessories to original positions. (Refer to
Safety Tips
section.)
PATIENT TRANSFER TO
FIRST STEP PLUS
Refer to
Patient Placement
chapter of this manual if patient is being transferred to
First Step Plus
for first time.
PATIENT TRANSFER FROM
FIRST STEP PLUS
Ambulatory Patient Transfer
1.
Press green Power Button to turn OFF Air Supply Unit. Surface will begin to deflate.
2.
Adjust height of bed to same level as the surface to which patient is being transferred.
3.
Lock caster wheel brakes and caster wheel steering on both surfaces.
4.
Lower Side Rails.
5.
Transfer patient, following all applicable safety rules and institution protocols.
Non-Ambulatory Patient Transfer
1.
Adjust all three air flow control knobs to increase pressure in cushions, to create a firm surface for patient
transfer.
2.
Adjust height of bed to same level as surface to which patient is being transferred.
3.
Lock caster wheel brakes and caster wheel steering on both surfaces.
4.
Lower Side Rails.
5.
Transfer patient, following all applicable safety rules and institution protocols.
Quick Release Lever
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Summary of Contents for First Step Plus
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