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Observe the patient for a short time after raising the backrest to make sure the buttocks and thigh
areas are not “bottomed-out”.
Prone Position
DO NOT leave a prone patient on the mattress surface. If the patient is unable to move without
help, the patient’s airway may be compromised. If the patient is to be kept prone for an extended
period of time, consult a Sunflower representative for assistance.
Bedpan Placement & Removal
Position the patient’s hips over the center of the mattress. Using Static Mode, lower the pressure
setting with the Firm/Soft button. Turn the patient into the side-lying position and place the
bedpan.
The pressure in the center section of the mattress will lower to make inserting the bedpan easier.
The firmness setting may be adjusted to increase the firmness of the center section after the pan
is placed in position.
When the bedpan is to be removed, logroll the patient off the bedpan and remove it. Readjust the
firmness level to the appropriate setting. Select Static mode and wait for the mattress to
completely re-inflate. Re-position patient as appropriate.
Removing the Patient from the Mattress Surface
If the patient is to be removed with a transfer lift, set the Control Unit/Blower into Auto Firm
mode. Allow the mattress to firm and position the patient into the lift. When the patient has
exited the bed, the controller can be turned off.
If the patient can sit up and is mobile, lower the firmness level to the lowest setting and wait for
the mattress to soften in the middle. The patient can sit up and the mattress will conform to the
body making a more stable platform for patient egress. When the patient has exited the bed, the
controller can be turned off.
