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NURSING BEDS
10.0 Patient-related safety measures and
adjustments made by nursing personnel
10.1 Limits of use
Particular patient illnesses (clinical condition) can lead to limitations
being imposed on the nursing bed application capabilities. Before using
the nursing bed, consult the specialist responsible for the patient.
Limitations of use!
• Patients taller than 195 cm (6´-5´´) should not use this nursing bed.
N.b. An extended bed frame to suzit patients up to 219 cm
(7´-1´´) is available from Days Healthcare.
10.2 Gap dimensions and bed rail spacing
Danger to life and injury hazard through crushing!
• If the patient is underweight, ensure that the patient cannot slip
down between the mattress and bed rails.
• If the patient is underweight, always use the bed rail protectors
supplied by Days Healthcare .
• Always ensure that the bed rails are locked in properly.
The following checks must be made on the nursing bed and suitable
preventive measures must be taken in the case of extremely thin
patients:
Check:
It must not be possible for the patient to slip
between the mattress (1) and the bed rails
(2).
Preventive measure:
Only use mattresses which have a reclining
surface width of 90 cm!
Check:
It must not be possible for the patient to slip
between the bed rail capping.
Preventive measure:
Use the bed rail protectors supplied by
Days Healthcare.
Casa
Med Classic FS
Safety measures
Distance between
mattress and bed rails
Bed rail protectors
Issued: 25.07.2007
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