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• If side rails are used with the Carital
®
mattress system, make sure that the height of
the side rails is at least 350mm from the bed base covering at least 50% of the length
of the mattress.
•
The support surface should fit the bed so that it does not extend over the edges of
the bed or that no gap is formed between the support surface and the edges of the
bed.
• With electrically adjustable beds, the suspension straps must be secured to the mov-
ing back part of the lying surface, not to the fixed part of the bed body.
• Do not place a power cable in the conduit if you believe the power cable may be
clamped by the sides or folding parts of the bed.
• When using foam supports for the cover, make sure the patient is always lying on the
cells, not on the foam supports.
• Before evacuation, disconnect the controller’s power cable from the mains and the
air tubes from the controller.
• If
Sitting
operation is used for more than 60 minutes at a time, the patient is subject
to an elevated risk of pressure ulcers.
• When the cells are hardened, their pressure reduction capacity is reduced.
• Supine
operation is used only for the treatment of immobile patients on horizontal
position, lying on their backs. Selecting
Supine
operation in other treatment posi-
tions will increase the risk of pressure ulcers. Make sure the patient is lying horizon
-
tally on their back when selecting this function.
• The controller is only able to detect defective inner cells according to chapter 6.3.
The defective upper cells must be identified by the user according to the instructions
stated in chapter 7.2.3.
•
When resuscitating, turn off the device from the standby button and start CPR im
-
mediately without deflating the cells. Do not use
Firm
operation when resuscitating.
• Do not immerse the controller in liquid.
• Do not cover the controller while in operation.
• Be sure to put the quick guide caddy back in place after examination.
• Do not lift the mattress by holding the cells or the cover.
• Sharp objects may puncture the cells.
• If the cover or cells are exposed to urea (sweat and urine) for a prolonged period,
the molecular structure of polyurethane may break down, damaging the cover or the
cells. Clean the cover and/or cells immediately if exposed to urea.
• Do not clean the plastic parts of the mattress system using solvents, phenols or clean
alcohols.
