USER´S MANUAL – Sitmed Equipamentos Médicos Ltda
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The basic cleaning for all Sitmed equipment’s can be made using alcohol 70, neutral detergent, germicide or disinfectant, since non-
abrasive. After cleaning remove residues from these products in order to avoid direct contact with the patients
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In extreme cases, when there is a lot of blood, fluid or remains, we recommend using a jet wash with neutral detergent, so that all remains
are completely removed. After this process, it will be necessary to lubricate all the joints of the equipment, using lithium soap based grease,
or popularly known as white grease.
Seat belts should be washed by soaking in mild soap and water to eliminate deeper dirt. We recommend the periodic replacement of belts in
an average period of 6 months in order to avoid contamination.
Perforated mattresses must be immediately replaced.
Since those equipment’s have joints and movable mechanisms, the periodic maintenance is very important to ensure its perfect
functionality, safety and life service increase. It is imperative that the owner or responsible in charge must perform inspections and periodic
maintenance on the equipment. Inspections and maintenance shall include the following points:
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Check if there are damages to the structure, parts and joints.
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Components or loose parts with excessive wear and tear.
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If bolts and nuts are tight and in their respective places.
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Elastic pins out of position.
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If casters are freely rotating and braking when brakes are triggered.
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If all movable parts are correctly moving.
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If the backrest is working in all tilt levels.
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If the mattress is sanitized and free of perforations.
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If the safety belts are sanitized, well tight and perfectly working.
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If the retraction system is correctly recoiling the legs.
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If the air-axle wheels are leveled to the ambulance floor.
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If the cot is correctly entering and leaving the ambulance.
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If the fastener system are secured and perfectly fitting the cot.
CLEANING, ASEPSIS AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Since those equipment’s are used in of Pre-Hospital Care operations it is recommended to be performed a
complete hygiene after each use, following the instructions described in the topic above.
If faults or other strange behavior are detected during an inspection, the equipment must be immediately
withdrawn from use until its maintenance is carried out.
Do not tamper the structure of the equipment or perform maintenance by inserting components such as iron,
wires, ropes, pins and other stuff as palliative solution. Before any maintenance, please contact our technical
department. Use only Sitmed original parts and pieces. The use of any part, accessory or material of third
parties is the sole responsibility of the owner and characterizes loss of warranty of the equipment.
