Mattresses and side
rails
When choosing bed and mattress combinations, it is
important to consider the use of side rails (where fitted)
based on clinical assessment of each individual patient and
in line with local policy.
When assessing the suitability of a mattress for use with side
rails, the following factors should be considered:
•
If the bed is installed with standard side rails, a foam
mattress up to 5.9in.(15cm) thick can be used.
•
If the bed is installed with extra-height side rails, a foam
mattress up to 6.8in. (17.2cm) thick can be used.
•
Specialist powered air / foam replacement mattresses will
typically envelop the patient when loaded and can
generally be deeper than a foam mattress without
compromising safety. Other makes of specialist mattress
replacement must be assessed individually prior to use to
verify sufficient clearance is maintained.
•
Only use a mattress overlay when combined with Full
Length Standard Height Wooden Side rails(CM-ACC00-
1.52, CM-ACC00-3.52 or CM-ACC01-1.52) and Side Rail
Height Extensions CM-ACC02-1.52 or CM-ACC02-
3.52(see page 29). With this combination the bed can be
fitted with a mattress up to 5.9in.(15cm) and an overlay
between 4.3in.(11cm) and 4.5in.(11.5cm).
•
To ensure compliance with EN 60601-2-52, an approved
ArjoHuntleigh mattress should be used. Compliance with
this standard when using other mattresses must be
validated by the user.
For more information on suitable mattresses and mattress
replacements, contact your local ArjoHuntleigh office or
approved distributor. A list of ArjoHuntleigh offices can be
found at the back of this manual.
746-574-AM-1
13
