Safety Precautions - Gaymar Air Express LAL Manuel D'utilisation

Safety Precautions

6.0 Safety Precautions
Review the following SAFETY PRECAUTIONS prior to using the Air Express LAL system (P1500).
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Risk of electric shock. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
DO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE ANESTHETICS
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Disinfect the Air Express LAL system (P1500) between patient installations. Failure to
disinfect may risk cross-contamination and infection.
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Check patient at least every 8 hours or once per shift, to assure proper system operation.
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Deflate mattress before performing CPR or CPR will be ineffective.
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Some medical conditions may not respond to treatment of this type. Patient's skin
condition should be inspected regularly. Consult physician if any redness or skin
breakdown occurs.
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For grounding reliability, plug only into a properly grounded outlet.
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Make certain all mattress straps are secured to the bed frame to prevent mattress from
sliding and causing patient injury.
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Plexus mattresses are not intended to be AND DO NOT FUNCTION AS a patient fall
safety device. SIDE RAILS MUST BE USED WITH THE PLEXUS MATTRESS TO
PREVENT FALLS, unless determined unnecessary based on the facility protocol or the
patient's medical needs as determined by the facility, IN WHICH CASE THE USE OF
OTHER SUITABLE PATIENT SAFETY MEASURES ARE RECOMMENDED.
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Use minimal layers of sheeting and incontinence pads. Too many layers between the
patient's skin and the support surface will reduce the effectiveness of the system.
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Do not pull linens tightly over mattress. Tight sheets can cause "hammocking" and
reduce effectiveness of treatment.
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Do not block the pump intake on the enclosure. Any obstruction to airflow, particularly a
dirty filter, will cause excessive heat and greatly shorten the life of the blower. Keep unit
away from radiators or other heat sources.
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Do not use in the presence of smoking materials or open flame. Air flowing through the
air mattress will support combustion.
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Do not position unit near any objects that can generate a strong electrical/magnetic
field. Unit has been investigated to be in compliance with IEC 60601-1-2. Potential
electromagnetic interference may result.
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Portable and RF communications equipment can affect medical electrical equipment.
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Do not attach the power cord to any moving parts of the bed frame or any location that
may be a pinch point or cause power cord damage. If routed improperly, the power cord
may become pinched and could cause electric shock.
DANGER
--EXPLOSION HAZARD--
WARNING
CAUTION
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