Arjohuntleigh RotoProne, User Manual

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4-7
Patient Transfer From the RotoProne Therapy System
Do not leave patient unattended at any time during patient transfer.
1.
Discontinue Kinetic Therapy or Prone Therapy.
2.
Return patient surface to 0° supine and 0° Trendelenburg and secure.
3.
Push in lock pin at foot of unit.
4.
Adjust height of patient surface to same level as surface to which patient is being transferred.
5.
Ensure all four caster brakes on both surfaces are locked.
6.
Remove all packs and abdominal sling.
Refer to the
Patient Placement
chapter of this manual for detailed pack removal instructions.
Place packs on a clean surface. DO NOT PLACE PACKS ON FLOOR.
7. Open top frame hoop latch:
• Pull knob.
• Pull hoop back until it locks open.
Use caution opening and closing the top frame hoop latch to avoid pinching hair, clothing, etc. in
either the hoop latch or the hoop hinge.
8. Remove face pack, if using.
9. Open head support.
10. Remove all patient support lines from tube management system.
11. Cover brackets and block for leg abductor and side support packs with washcloths or similar padding on
side of patient surface across which the patient will be transferred. Washcloths will pad the brackets and
help ensure patient comfort during transfer.
12. Transfer patient following all applicable safety rules and institutional protocols.