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9 Manipulation
9.1 Use
9.1.1 Preparing the Bed for the Patient
DANGER!
Risk of injury when putting patient into bed!
Before putting patient on the bed:
► Ensure the mattress is fully inated and placed correctly.
► Alignment of the bed frame, side rails and the mattress should leave no gap wide enough to entrap a patient‘s
head or body, or to allow egress to occur in a hazardous manner where entanglement with the power power
cable or air connector may result. Care should be exercised to prevent occurrence of gaps by compression or
movement of the mattress. Death or serious injury may occur.
WARNING!
Danger of suocation due to vapor permeable mattress cover!
► Use the mattress cover correctly.
► The nursing stas are responsible for the safe nursing of the patient on the mattress cover.
CAUTION!
Risk of infection due to lacking of cleaning or cover damage!
► Ensure that no moisture gets into the mattress.
► Ensure that no body uids get into the mattress cover.
► Mattress must be cleaned thoroughly between patients and decontaminated after patients with known or
suspected infections.
► If moisture gets into the system, notify LINET Service.
Preparation
► Inate mattress (see Initial Operation).
► Put a sheet loosely on the mattress if not prescribed otherwise by qualied personnel.
NOTE: The air connector on the SCU must be kept uncovered for visibility and access.
NOTE: It is possible to inate mattress with patient on the mattress.
Putting Patient into Bed
► Lay patient on mattress.
For an ideal lying position:
► If additional blankets or sheets are used, make sure that ease of movement is sucient.
► Ensure that blankets, sheets, clothing etc. do not cause pressure sores (e.g. due to creases, seams etc.).
► Do not place any additional sheets, blankets, pads etc. between mattress and patient.
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