WARNING
If the head end panel has been removed there is an increased risk of
entrapment between the backrest and chassis when the backrest is
being lowered. Make sure that the space between the chassis and
backrest is free of persons, limbs, bedding or other objects.
Backrest
These buttons raise and lower the backrest.
The backrest will pause when it reaches an angle
approximately 30º above the horizontal.
These buttons raise and lower the thigh section.
Thigh section
When the thigh section is first raised from the flat position, the
calf section will be in the Fowler position (angled downwards).
To change the calf section to the vascular (horizontal) position,
refer to Calf section below.
These buttons raise and lower the calf section, i.e. adjust the
Calf section
kneebreak angle.
Tilt angle
This button lowers the head end of the mattress platform
(Trendelenburg position).
This button lowers the foot end of the mattress platform
(reverse Trendelenburg position).
NOTE
When returning from a tilted position, the mattress platform will pause at the level
(no tilt) position.
If the patient suffers a cardiac arrest, press and hold the CPR
CPR position
button. This will flatten the mattress platform (and lower it if
necessary) to enable cardio-pulmonary resuscitation to be
carried out.
The CPR button overrides the function lockout settings.
NOTE
The thigh section must be raised before the calf section can be
raised.
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