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GENERAL INFORMATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Check that the safe working load of the cushion is suitable for the intended user.
Do not exceed the maximum patient weight of the cushion
(
see page
5
).
Ensure the Risk Factor is suitable for the intended user. To help prevent pressure damage it is
important that patients reposition themselves, or are repositioned regularly.
Cushions are delivered in plastic covers for protection; these covers must be removed before
use. Avoid using any additional covers/padding between the patient and the support surface,
as this may affect its pressure reducing qualities.
Ensure that this product is used the correct way up and on a suitable chair.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS/CUSHION INSPECTION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Cushions should be checked regularly to ensure they remain ‘fit for purpose’, clinically
effective and pose no risk of infection to either the patient or the carer.
Harvest Healthcare Ltd recommend that a thorough inspection of both the interior (foam core)
and exterior (cover) of the cushion is carried out weekly, or each time a new patient is placed
on the cushion. Visual checks should be carried out daily to identify any significant signs of
damage or infection risk.
If any signs of contamination are identified on the cover, the mattress should be withdrawn
from use immediately and the cover replaced. If the foam and/or the cover are showing signs
of contamination or excessive wear the mattress should be removed from use immediately
and the entire mattress replaced. Signs of excessive wear may include, but are not restricted
to, thinning, discolouration, tearing, fraying, misshaping and fluid ingress.
CUSHION CLEANING AND CARE
Cushions are fully encased in a protective waterproof, multi-stretch, PU cover to prevent
fluid ingress from damaging the foam core. The cushion cover should be cleaned regularly in
accordance with your organisation’s disinfection protocol.
For full cleaning procedures for our cushions see page
8
.
Facial contact with any covering material such as that used on this
product can cause suffocation and a Risk Assessment should be
done prior to the use of this product.
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