Evolution™ Electric Bed LI156Ex
QD1532A(2)
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Certain national health authorities have issued guidelines on how to reduce
these hazards.
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It is recommended that a patient reception procedure be established to
enable profiles of patients at particular risk to be identified and
appropriate measures adapted to the health and the behaviour of these
patients to be implemented.
Among the profiles of patients at risk are:
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Elderly and infirm persons
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Persons
with
dementia,
cerebral
disorders,
microcephalia
or
hydrocephalus, or a loss of sense of direction
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Persons exhibiting confused or restless behaviour.
One of the suitable measures that has already proven effective is to draw up
a protocol indicating:
1. In which situations and at what times the siderails should be used, under
which conditions and with what type of bed and mattress, and what
immobilisation or special measures must be used (refer to the specific
recommendations for half-length siderails that follow)
2. In which situations and at what times should one proceed to immobilise a
patient, or use means other than the siderails to reduce risks associated
with falls (foam cushions on the floor, for example)
3. In the case where a means of immobilisation is used, follow the
instructions and advice provided by the manufacturer, particularly fixation
checks
4. In which way a patient must be monitored, whether immobilised or not,
including times when the patient is not receiving care.
Specific recommendations for half-length siderails:
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In the case where patients present a profile at risk as described above
we recommend adopting one of following measures:
a)
Use accessory AD113A (siderail protective cover) when the risk of
the patient slipping between the raised siderails is significant and
could have serious consequences for the patient’s health
