Patient Placement and Nursing Care
It is recommended that all sections of this manual be read prior to patient placement and nursing
care. Carefully review the Contraindications, Safety Information and Risks and Precautions
sections prior to placing a patient on any mattress.
1.
Transfer patient following all applicable safety rules and institution protocols.
2.
Center patient side-to-side and head-to-foot on mattress surface.
CPR
1.
Level bed.
2.
Lower or remove side rails as necessary.
3.
Begin CPR.
4.
After CPR is performed:
• Raise or install side rail as necessary.
Skin Care
• Remove excess moisture and keep skin dry and clean.
• Check patient's skin regularly, particularly in areas where incontinence and drainage occur.
• Ensure linens under patient are not wrinkled.
Incontinence / Drainage
• Use moisture-impermeable underpads for incontinent patients.
• Wipe surface clean and replace bed linens as required (see Care and Cleaning if needed).
General Operation
Avoid contact of sharp instruments with the mattress. Punctures, cuts and tears may prevent proper
infl ation and air pressure maintenance.
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