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VariZone
patient movement detection
The patient movement detection system can be set to alarm when
undesired movement of the patient occurs. The sensitivity of the patient
movement detection, relative to the centre of the mattress platform, can be
varied incrementally.
The controls for the patient movement detection system are located on the
foot end split side rails.
In Bed: this button activates/deactivates patient movement detection and
increases the sensitivity of the system.
Patient movement detection threshold display: an indicator shows the
current system status and the selected sensitivity of patient movement
detection.
Egress: this button activates/deactivates patient movement detection and
decreases the sensitivity of the system.
WARNING
The patient movement detection function should be checked periodically for correct
operation and before each new patient uses the bed.
Mattresses that are not approved by Arjo should be validated by the user to ensure
correct operation with the VariZone system.
NOTE
Adjusting the mattress platform profile while patient movement detection is active can trigger
an alarm if patient movement detection is set to a high sensitivity.
Operation
Before activating patient movement detection, make sure that:
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Fig. 23 - Patient movement detection controls
• The patient's weight has been measured and recorded.
• All additional items (e.g. accessories) have been accounted for using
the Auto Compensation function.
• The weighing system display is blank.