Repositioning Patient Using Dri-Flo™ Pads; Incontinence / Drainage; Skin Care; General Operation - Arjohuntleigh First Step Select Manual Del Usuario

Repositioning Patient using Dri-Flo™ Pads
1. adjust bed to lowest height position.
2. press InstafLate button to activate Instaflate and create a firm surface for patient repositioning.
3. Lower side rails (if used).
4. take positions on each side of patient (at least two people will be needed). roll edges of Dri-flo™ pad on each side of
patient to get a firm grip.
5. Use Dri-flo™ pad to slightly lift and properly position patient.
6. press the Instaflate™ If button to deactivate the Instaflate™ If and return surfaces to previous air pressure settings.
7. adjust head of bed for patient comfort and return bed to original configuration, considering all applicable safety rules
and protocols. If the decision has been made to use side rails, restraints or other accessories (see related Risks and
Precautions and Safety Information in the Introduction chapter of this manual), then raise and lock side rails on both
sides of the bed and reposition other restraints and accessories.

Incontinence / Drainage

1. a first step select
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2. Use moisture-impermeable, breathable underpads for incontinent patients.
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Dri-flo™ pad breathable underpads are recommended for incontinent patients. they are absorbent and do not block
air flow. Do not use plastic-backed underpads. plastic may tend to block moisture vapor transmission and air flow from
mattress surface.
3. Watch for incontinence or drainage and provide appropriate skin care following each episode.

Skin Care

1. remove excess moisture and keep skin dry and clean.
maintain proper air pressures in accordance with the Air Pressure Adjustment section of the Patient Placement
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chapter of this manual.
3. assess patient's skin regularly, particularly in areas where incontinence and drainage occur.
monitor skin conditions regularly, especially at bony prominences and areas where moisture or incontinence may
occur or collect, and consider adjunct or alternative therapies for high acuity patients. early intervention may be
essential to preventing serious skin breakdown.

General Operation

avoid contact of sharp instruments with the first step select
air pressure operation.
mrs nylon fabric cover sheet should be placed over the product.
mrs. punctures, cuts and tears may prevent proper inflation and
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