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Safety Tips
Chapter 1: Introduction
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gently to ensure that they are locked. When applicable, put the casters in the
steer mode when moving the bed. This will make the bed much easier to move.
Fluids
When massive spills occur in the area of the circuit board and motors,
immediately perform the following:
1. Unplug the bed from its power source.
2. Take care of the patient.
3. Clean the fluid from the bed.
4. Have maintenance check out the bed completely. Fluids can short out
controls, and cause the bed to become inoperable. Component failure
caused by fluids can even cause the bed to operate erratically or without
warning, causing injury.
5. Do not place the bed back into service until the unit is unquestionably dry
and tested safe to operate.
Water Mattresses
The excessive weight of water mattresses puts too much stress on the motor
drives. Generally, the patient’s weight plus the water mattress weight will
exceed the recommended bed capacity. More importantly, water mattresses
can rupture, which would allow large amounts of water to come into contact
with the electrical components of the bed. We feel the possibility of rupture to
be a serious problem for which the facility would not want to be responsible.
Lockout Switches
Whenever a patient or visitor should be restricted from operating the siderail
controls, activate the appropriate lockout switch at the attendant control
console located at the foot end of the bed. The lockout switches are for the
convenience of the staff and the safety of the patient. Use them when
appropriate.
CPR Release
Only healthcare professionals should use the emergency CPR release. The
release handle is located under the head section of the bed. To activate the CPR
release, press the red button, and pull the handle. Continue to pull out on the
handle until the head section is flat. Once this is complete, attend to the patient.