Evolution™ Electric Bed LI156Ex
QD1532A(2)
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USER MANUAL
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7. SAFETY TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS
7.1
SAFETY TIPS
7.1.1 Brake and steer
The brake must be on when the bed is stationary. Try moving the bed to
ensure that wheels are locked.
Risks and hazards if bed is not properly secured:
- patients may fall when trying to get in or out of bed.
Patients should be moved with the bed in intermediate position and by 2
people if there is a slope or the "steer" option is fitted (see section 4.7.2).
Ensure that accessories (patient helper, I.V. Pole, etc.) will not hinder
progress through doorways or other passages.
7.1.2 Bed position
The bed should be kept in the "low" position to reduce the risks of patient
falls, especially when left unattended.
Use the Variable Height feature of the sleep surface to adjust the bed to the
required height when the patient is undergoing treatment.
7.1.3 Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg (optional)
This feature is mandatory in intensive care units and must only be operated
under the supervision of or by trained nursing staff.
The Reverse Trendelenburg feature is available even without power, when
the sleep surface is positioned between "low" and "mid-height" (see section
4.4.2.)
The patient’s safety may be jeopardised in the absence of a Reverse
Trendelenburg feature in cases of haemodynamic shock or severe
breathing difficulties
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Always hold the bed with one hand when pulling the Trendelenburg/Reverse
Trendelenburg activation lever.
Failure to hold the bed may result in the bed being tilted abruptly, causing
injury to patient and/or staff.
If the patient is heavy or the bed is fitted with accessories that have an off-
centre load, it is advisable to carry out the operation with 2 people when
using the sleep surface or positioning a cardiac chair.
