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11 Manipulation
11.1 Use
11.1.1 Preparing the Bed for the Patient
Preparation
Infl ate mattress (see „Putting into Service“ - chapter 9).
Put a sheet loosely on the mattress if not prescribed otherwise by qualifi ed personnel.
Putting the Patient into the Bed
Lay patient on mattress.
For an ideal lying position:
If additional blankets or sheets are used, make sure that ease of movement is suffi cient.
Ensure that blankets, sheets, clothing etc. do not cause pressure sores (e.g. due to creases, seams etc.).
Do not place any additional sheets, blankets etc. between mattress and patient.
WARNING!
Risk of injury when putting patient into bed!
Before putting the patient into bed:
Ensure that mattress is completely and correctly infl ated.
Ensure all Head, Body and Heel valves, on the side of the mattress, are in an infl ate position.
Ensure that mattress is correctly secured with safety straps.
WARNING!
Danger of suff ocation due to air-impermeable mattress cover!
Use mattress cover correctly.
The nursing staff are responsible for the safety of the patient on the mattress cover.
CAUTION!
Material damage due to dampness or contamination!
Ensure that no moisture gets into the mattress.
Ensure that no food or drink gets into the mattress.
If moisture, food or drink get into the mattress, notify LINET® Service.
CAUTION!
Risk of incompatibility of the mattress with siderails!
Avoid collision of valves on the side of the mattress with siderails!
Besides observing dimensions of the mattress in the Mechanical Specifi cations table a space for manipulation
with valves is needed!
