Preparation For Use And Patient Placement; Unboxing And Inspection; Unit Setup And Preparation For Patient Placement - arjo First Step Select Manuel D'utilisation

Preparation For Use and Patient Placement

Preparing the First Step Select Therapy System for use entails inspecting the unit for any damaged or unserviceable
assemblies as well as performing the steps outlined in the Unboxing and Inspection procedure below. It is
recommended that all sections of this manual be reviewed prior to product use. Carefully read the Contraindications,
Safety Information and Risks and Precautions sections in the Introduction chapter of this manual prior to placing
a patient on the First Step Select Therapy System.

Unboxing and Inspection

1. Open shipping boxes. Do not use sharp instruments to open boxes. Damage to overlay, cover sheet or hoses
could result.
2. Con rm that all components are included. See page 28 for inventory list.
3. Remove and discard all packing materials.
4. Inspect all components for any visible damage occurring from transport. Contact the manufacturer immediately if
damage is observed.

Unit Setup and Preparation for Patient Placement

Always use a standard health care bed frame with such safeguards and protocols as may be appropriate.
1. Level bed and lock caster wheel brakes and caster wheel steering.
2. Remove existing mattress if using Mattress Foam Base or V-Series Adaptor (VSA).
When selecting a mattress and overlay combination or MRS, 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.
3. Install therapeutic surface on standard Mattress Foam Base:
• Place tote bag at foot of mattress.
• Open tote bag and remove therapeutic surface, air hoses, therapy control unit, sheets, etc.
• Place therapeutic surface with hose connections and tote bag at foot of mattress.
• Ensure overlay is placed with elastic harnesses on underside.
• For overlay, slide elastic harness over each end of mattress.
• Tuck tote bag under foot end of therapeutic surface.
4. Install therapeutic surface on V-Series Adaptor
• Unfold the V-Series Adaptor
• Place onto VersaCare Frame
• Secure First Step Cirrus Overlay to the V-Series Adaptor using
attached straps
• Install the locking bars on head and foot end
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When removing the V-Series Adaptor, be sure to disengage locking bar and magnets before removing from bed
frame.
Always ensure bed frame is properly sized. Ensure against any gaps that might entrap the patient's head or
body.
Avoid contact of sharp instruments with the First Step Select Therapy System. Punctures,
cuts and tears may prevent proper in ation and air pressure operation.
5. Install First Step Select Fabric Cover Sheet (optional for First Step Cirrus; First Step Cirrus may
be used with a standard hospital tted sheet):
• Draw sides of sheet down each side of bed and tuck under mattress.
• Secure sheet around hose connections using individual hook and loop strips located on cover sheet.
6. Install therapy control unit on footboard:
• Swing out adjustable hanging arms located on each side of therapy control unit.
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