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(1) National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury
Alliance. Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: Quick Reference Guide. Emily Haesler (Ed.). Cambridge Media:
Osborne Park, Western Australia; 2014.
1.3 Other information
Action plan Pressure ulcers
To achieve the best possible result for this product it is recommended that a well-planned and
well-structured working environment be used. In our guideline "Action plan" you will find
examples which can be applied and put into practice when using our products.
Mattress guide
This practical guide gives you as a care giver, help in choosing the correct mattress from the
Care of Swedens range. CuroCell® 4 is a mattress in function group C. This information can be
found on our website www.careofsweden.com or you can order a copy from our Customer
services by sending your details to [email protected].
NOTE!
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For certain patients, such as amputees, are the recommended minimum weight not
valid. These users may however have other requirements as the entire mattress is not
being loaded. Please refer to sections 4.2 and 4.3 for operating control.
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When used together with positioning pillows, read the user’s manual carefully to ensure
correct positioning of the patient.
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If you are using this product with an evacuation sheet, it is the user’s responsibility to
ensure that it is safe to use for evacuation.
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Be careful when using bed rails or other protection on the bed so that the mattress does
not become trapped or damaged.
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The mattress must not be lifted with a person lying on it or used for any other type of
transport other than a possible evacuation using an evacuation sheet.
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This mattress is unsuitable for use during x-ray examinations because of the risk of
blurred images
or artefacts that may lead to diagnostic errors.
