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Transportation & CPR
Transportation
1. Disconnect the hose from the pump and quickly place the cap over the end of the
hose to prevent air loss.
2. Check the fit of the cap for leaks.
3. Verify the red CPR valve at head-end of the mattress is closed and no air is
escaping.
4. Remove pump from bed/footboard.
You may now transport the resident while in bed. A properly sealed mattress will
continue to support a resident for approximately one hour without power. It is not
possible to provide an exact time because it is dependant upon on the resident’s
weight. Reattach the pump as soon as possible to restore mattress performance.
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WARNING:
DO NOT attempt to use the mattress as a carrying device, as it is not
designed to carry a resident’s weight unsupported.
CPR
The standards for life support recommended by the American Heart Association for
performing CPR recommend a hard level surface for performing CPR, moving the
person to the floor if possible. If unable to move the resident to another surface to
perform CPR, place a crash board underneath the resident and follow appropriate
CPR procedures.
To deflate the mattress for CPR function, rotate the red CPR valve to the open
position. The CPR valve is located at the head section of the mattress. The control
unit should be turned off and/or removed to prevent the mattress from re-inflating
during CPR.
In case of emergency, use a scissors or knife to cut the hose and/or the air cells in the
mattress.