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.
Thigh section
These buttons raise and lower the 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 the
section "Adjusting the calf position" on page 36.
Auto-Chair
The Auto-Chair up button simultaneously raises the backrest and thigh
sections, pausing when the backrest reaches 45º. Continue to hold the
button down to lower the foot end of the mattress platform into a chair
position.
If the backrest angle is greater than 45º, it will return to 45º to prevent the
patient from tipping forwards.
The Auto-Chair down button returns the mattress platform to a flat and level
position.
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.
CPR position
If the patient suffers a cardiac arrest, press and hold the CPR 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.
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