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Evacuation instructions
Down from the bed
• Inform the user about what will
happen.
• Lower the bed to the lowest
position and lock the bed in the
position.
• Pull out and fasten the velcro straps
so that the mattress forms a tube around the user.
• Use the outer handles at the foot end and turn the mattress out from the bed.
• Slowly pull the user down onto the floor.
• It is recommended to be several people who can check the user's condition during the
evacuation.
On an even surface
• Pull on the outer handles at the foot end.
• Working position should be a little bit leaning back.
Down the stairs
• Walk backwards until the main part of the mattress has slided
past the top stair.
• Turn the back to the user and look in the moving direction.
• Hold one hand on the stair handle and pull with the other hand
on the middle handle.
• Walk down the stairs. It is important to maintain speed, without running.
Training/practise
To bear in mind when training.
Pulling down from the bed:
• Lower the bed to the lowest position.
• The user in the bed should not be at the very top of the mattress. There could be a risk of
hitting the head in the bed when pulling down.
Note
Evacuation down stairs should only take place if it is absolutely necessary. During training
a person should walk and hold on to the head end.
