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Air Intake
The air intakes for the
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Therapy Unit are at the rear and on the underside. To avoid
the risk of blocking these intakes, it is recommended that the unit should only be mounted on the
footboard of a bed frame. Should the bed not have a suitable footboard, it is recommended that
the unit is placed on a solid stationary surface.
Side Rails / Patient Restraints
Whether and how to use side rails or restraints is a decision that should be based on each
patient's needs and should be made by the patient and the patient's family, physician and
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rail / restraint use (including entrapment and patient falls from bed) in conjunction with individual
patient needs, and should discuss use or non-use with patient and / or family. Consider not only
the clinical and other needs of the patient but also the risks of fatal or serious injury from falling
out of bed and from patient entrapment in or around the side rails, restraints or other accessories.
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further reduce entrapment risks, refer to FDA's Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment
Guidance To Reduce Entrapment. Outside the US, consult the local Competent Authority or
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restless or agitated patients. It is recommended that side rails (if used) be locked in the full upright
position when the patient is unattended. Make sure a capable patient knows how to get out of bed
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patients frequently to guard against patient entrapment.
When selecting a standard mattress, ensure the distance between top of side rails (if
used) and top of mattress (without compression) is at least 8.66 in (220 mm) to help
prevent inadvertent bed exit or falls. Consider individual patient size, position (relative
to the top of the side rail) and patient condition in assessing fall risk.
Bed Frame
Always use a standard healthcare bed frame with safeguards or protocols that may be appropriate.
It is recommended that bed and side rails (if used) comply relative to the mattress to help minimize
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maintained bed rails and mattress replacements can potentially produce gaps that might entrap a
patient’s head or body.
Bed Height
To minimize the risks of falls or injury the patient surface should always be in the lowest practical
position when the patient is unattended. Make sure area under and around bed frame is clear of
objects, persons and parts of body before adjusting height.
Brakes
Caster brakes should always be locked once the bed is in position. Verify wheels are locked before
any patient transfer to or from the bed.
