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Arjohuntleigh Lifeguard LG20 Instructions For Use Manual

Arjohuntleigh Lifeguard LG20 Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction................2 Clinical Applications ............3 Operation................4 Accessories................. 15 Decontamination..............20 Care and Preventive Maintenance ........21 Warranty and Service ............23 Dimensions and Data ............24 Warnings and Cautions WARNINGS given in this manual identify possible hazards in procedures or conditions which, if not correctly followed, could result in death, injury or other serious adverse reactions.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction This manual gives instructions for the use and maintenance of the Lifeguard® patient trolleys, model numbers LG20 and LG50. All models have a radio translucent mattress platform and are supplied complete with an anti-static mattress. A full-length X-ray cassette tray can be supplied as an option.

  • Page 5: Clinical Applications

    2. Clinical Applications Area of Use A & E departments, admissions, day surgery and general hospital areas. Indications The trolleys may be used for general and emergency admissions, examination, diagnostic X-ray and initial treatment. They are also appropriate for patient transfer between departments, wards and theatre.

  • Page 6: Operation

    3. Operation Safety For the safety of operator, patient and equipment: • Always use a mattress of the correct size and type for the trolley. • Do not expose the equipment, especially the mattress, to naked flames, cigarettes etc. • Before operating the trolley, make sure that the patient is positioned correctly to avoid entrapment and imbalance.
  • Page 7 Brakes and Linked brake pedals are situated at the head end of Steering the trolley; model LG50 has additional pedals at the foot end. When the pedals are horizontal, the castors are free to rotate and swivel. When the pedals are in the BRAKE position, the brakes are applied on all four castors.
  • Page 8 Height and Tilt The height and the tilt angle of the mattress platform Adjustment are adjusted using a group of five foot pedals on Model LG50 either side of the trolley. The three pedals with a black in the bottom row are used to raise the platform.
  • Page 9 Height and Tilt Adjustment Model LG20 Tilt Adjustment The angle of head down tilt is adjustable by raising the lever located just underneath the head end of the mattress platform. LG20 Tilt adjustment Take the weight of the mattress platform and raise the lever, then lift or lower the mattress platform to adjust the amount of tilt.
  • Page 10 LG20 Height adjustment To raise the platform: Operate the foot pedal A with a pumping action. To lower the platform: Raise pedal A or press pedal B down and keep it pressed. Release the pedal when the platform is at the desired height or has reached the lowest position.
  • Page 11 Backrest The amount of effort needed to raise or lower the backrest will vary depending on patient weight and mobility. With a very heavy patient, the backrest may fall quickly if it is not supported when released. To adjust the backrest: Grasp the handle firmly, press the release knob and lift the backrest assisted by the gas spring or push it down against the action of the gas spring.
  • Page 12 Safety Sides To raise the safety side: Hold the top rail and lift until it locks into position at maximum height. To lower the safety side: Hold the top rail with one hand, pull the release button at the foot end and lower the rail toward the head.
  • Page 13 X-Ray The mattress and platform are radio translucent. A Photography full-length cassette tray can be included as a factory- fitted option, which can be accessed from either side of the trolley. To load or unload cassettes: Lower the tray by turning the handles at both ends of the trolley to the vertical position.
  • Page 14 Oxygen Therapy Equipment WARNING Ensure that the oxygen line does not become entangled or trapped which could cause damage to the line or loss of supply. Ensure that when the trolley is operated it does not collide with the installed equipment, especially at low height. Model LG50 A recess in the base of the trolley will accommodate a size D, E or F oxygen cylinder.
  • Page 15 Mounting bracket in base of trolley A universal mounting bracket is installed in the base of the trolley to accept the suction receiver jar. If the bracket is not already fitted, remove the plastic cover from the hole in the base cover moulding and attach the bracket with two 6mm Button Head screws and nuts using the pre-drilled holes in the base frame.
  • Page 16 Model LG20 The oxygen cylinder holder is mounted on the base of the trolley. It will accommodate a size D, E or F oxygen cylinder. Oxygen cylinder holder shown on LG20 There is an optional Medirail that can be attached to the head end of the mattress platform on model LG20.

  • Page 17: Accessories

    LGMAT/11 Two part transfer mattress LGMAT/13 Bi-Flex® pressure reducing mattress TRM2 Supplied as standard with LG50, optional on LG20 Some accessories may not be available in all markets. ArjoHuntleigh reserves the right to alter specifications and availability without notification. 746-158-UK-4...
  • Page 18 The following section describes some commonly used accessories. Other accessories are supplied with instructions for use. Foot panel with Install the foot panel in the square sockets at the end of monitor table the mattress platform, with the clipboard on the outside. 157018 WARNING Maximum safe working load 12kg evenly...
  • Page 19 IV drip rod Install the IV rod in one of the four tubular sockets at the MB-ACC32 corners of the platform (1). WARNING The maximum total load on the hooks must not exceed 5kg The maximum load attached to the lower tube must not exceed 10kg To adjust the height: hold the telescoping rod firmly, loosen the locking collar (2), lift or lower the inner rod as required (3) and...
  • Page 20 Storage: Adjust the IV rod to minimum length and tighten the locking collar. The IV rod is stored in a recess on the base of the trolley (model LG50) or in a tube underneath the mattress platform (model LG20). LG50 IV rod storage LG20 IV rod storage 746-158-UK-4...
  • Page 21 Integral IV drip The optional integral IV drip rod is located at the head end of the trolley. 799.501 WARNING The maximum total load on the hooks must not exceed 5kg Lift the IV rod to the vertical position (1) and allow it to drop into the tubular socket on the platform (2).

  • Page 22: Decontamination

    5. Decontamination WARNING Gloves and protective clothing should always be worn when carrying out cleaning procedures. Cleaning Wearing suitable protective clothing, clean all surfaces with a disposable cloth soaked in a neutral detergent and hand hot water. Start by cleaning the upper sections of the trolley and work along all horizontal surfaces.

  • Page 23: Care And Preventive Maintenance

    Visually check castors Inspect the mattress as shown on p. 22 Check safety side pads If the result of any of these tests is unsatisfactory, contact ArjoHuntleigh or an approved service agent. WARNING The procedures below must be carried out by suitably trained and qualified personnel.
  • Page 24 1. Raise the platform to full height. Continue pumping for four or five pedal strokes then lower the platform fully. 2. Repeat this action two or three times. 3. If firm and steady pedal operation is not restored, contact ArjoHuntleigh or an approved service agent. 746-158-UK-4...

  • Page 25: Warranty And Service

    7. Warranty and Service ArjoHuntleigh standard terms and conditions apply to all sales. A copy is available on request. These contain full details of warranty terms and do not limit the statutory rights of the consumer. For service, maintenance and any questions regarding this, or any other...

  • Page 26: Dimensions And Data

    8. Dimensions and Data Model LG50 Model LG20 Overall length 211 cm 211 cm Overall width 77 cm 77 cm Height of mattress platform (max.) 93 cm 92 cm (min.) 56 cm 60 cm Tilt (max.) head down 12° 12° Tilt (max.) foot down 12°...
  • Page 30 Fax 22 57 06 52 e-mail e-mail info-de@arjohuntleigh.com e-mail post@arjo.no sales@huntleighhealthcare.com.au POLAND INDIA ArjoHuntleigh Polska Sp. Z o.o. AUSTRIA ArjoHuntleigh India Pve. Ltd. ul. Ks. Piotra Wawrzyniaka 2 ArjoHuntleigh GmbH Plot 8 Shah Industrial Estate 62-052 Komorniki (Poznan) Dörrstrasse 85 Veera Desai Road Tel.

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