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4. Operation
Safety
Always use a mattress of the correct size and type. A
range of suitable pressure reducing and pressure
relieving mattresses is available from ArjoHuntleigh.
To reduce the risk of injury due to falls, leave the bed at
minimum height when the patient is unattended.
Where risk assessment indicates that a patient is at high
risk of entrapment owing to their medical condition or
other circumstances, and where there is no medical
benefit from their being left in a contoured position,
place the mattress platform in the flat position when the
patient is left unattended.
Patients should not be left in the Trendelenburg position
when unattended.
It is recommended to use the Function Lockout facility
on the Attendant Control Panel (ACP) to prevent
unintended movement.
When the bed is operated, make sure that obstacles such
as bedside furniture do not restrict movement.
Before operating the bed, make sure that the patient is
positioned correctly to avoid entrapment or imbalance.
Always apply the brakes when the bed is stationary.
Keep these instructions in a safe place – you may need
to refer to them later.
