Invacare® Essential
2 Safety
2.1 Safety Information
Education, clinical judgement and action-based planning
based on vulnerability are fundamental factors in prevention
of pressure ulcers.
A range of assessment scales can be used as a formal method
of assessing risk from pressure ulcer development, and
should be used in conjunction with an informal assessment
(informed nursing judgement). Informal assessment is
considered to be of greater importance and clinical value.
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury
or damage.
– If you are unable to understand the warnings,
cautions or instructions, contact a health care
professional or provider before attempting to
use this equipment.
– Do not use this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely
reading and understanding these instructions
and any additional instructional material such
as user manual, service manual or instruction
sheet supplied with this product or optional
equipment.
WARNING!
Risk of Developing Pressure Ulcers
The mattress delivers effective pressure reduction,
when the support surface is covered with a
cotton, cotton combination or linen bed sheet,
and any one of these is the only item deployed
between the support surface and the user.
– Bed sheets must be loosely fitted, with creases
smoothed out.
– Ensure that the support surface in contact with
the user is kept free from crumbs and other
food debris, and that drip cables, stents, and
other foreign objects do not become entrapped
between the support surface and the user.
– Heated over blankets must only be used
in consultation with a qualified healthcare
professional, as an increase in temperature can
increase the risk of developing pressure ulcers.
WARNING!
Risk of fire or explosion!
A cigarette can burn a hole in the bed surface
and cause damage to the mattress. Also, patient
clothing, bed sheets, etc. may be combustible
and cause a fire. Failure to observe this warning
can result in a severe fire, property damage and
cause physical injury or death.
– Do not use in oxygen rich environments.
– Do not smoke.
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