Safety Information - arjo AtmosAir 4000 Série Mode D'emploi

Safety Information

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Patient Entrance / Exit – Caregiver should always aid patient in exiting the bed. Make
sure a capable patient knows how to get out of bed safely (and, if necessary, how to
release the side rails) in case of re or other emergency.
Brakes – Caster brakes should always be locked once the bed is in position. Verify wheels
are locked before any patient transfer to or from the bed.
Bed Height – To minimize risk of falls or injury, the bed should always be in the lowest
practical position when the patient is unattended.
Bed Frame – Always use a standard healthcare bed frame with this mattress, with any
safeguards or protocols that may be appropriate. Bed frame and side rails (if used) must
be properly sized relative to the mattress to help minimize any gaps that might entrap a
patient's head or body. It is recommended that bed and side rails (if used) comply with all
applicable regulations and protocols.
CPR - Level the bed. Lower side rails and initiate CPR per facility protocols. Consider
use of backboard if indicated. After CPR remove backboard, if used, raise siderails and
recon gure bed and accessories as in initial placement.
Head of Bed Elevation – Keep head of bed as low as possible to help prevent patient
migration.
Side Rails / Patient Restraints - Whether and how to use side rails or restraints is a
decision that should be based on each patient's needs and should be made by the patient
and the patient's family, physician and caregivers, with facility protocols in mind. Caregivers
should assess risks and bene ts of side rail / restraint use (including entrapment and
patient falls from bed) in conjunction with individual patient needs, and should discuss
use or non-use with patient and / or family. Consider not only the clinical and other needs
of the patient but also the risks of fatal or serious injury from falling out of bed and from
patient entrapment in or around the side rails, restraints or other accessories. In the US,
for a description of entrapment hazards, vulnerable patient pro le and guidance to further
reduce entrapment risks, refer to FDA's Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment
Guidance To Reduce Entrapment. Outside the US, consult the local Competent Authority
or Government Agency for Medical Device Safety for speci c local guidance. Consult
a caregiver and carefully consider the use of bolsters, positioning aids or oor pads,
especially with confused, restless or agitated patients. It is recommended that side rails
(if used) be locked in the full upright position when the patient is unattended. Make sure a
capable patient knows how to get out of bed safely (and, if necessary, how to release the
side rails) in case of re or other emergency. Monitor patients frequently to guard against
patient entrapment.
I.V. and Drainage Tubes – I.V. and drainage tubes should always have slack for
alternating pressure or rotation and other patient movements.
Skin Care – Monitor skin conditions regularly and consider adjunct or alternative therapies
for high acuity patients. Give extra attention to any possible pressure points and locations
where moisture or incontinence may occur or collect. Early intervention may be essential to
preventing skin breakdown.
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CAUTION: When selecting a standard mattress, ensure the distance
between top of side rails (if used) and top of mattress (without
compression) is at least 8.66 in (220 mm) to help prevent inadvertent
bed exit or falls. Consider individual patient size, position (relative to
the top of the side rail) and patient condition in assessing fall risk.