Emergency Release For Cpr / Supine Position - Arjohuntleigh RotoProne User Manual

emergency Release for CPR / supine Position

Patient surface can be rotated without power to the supine position, if necessary. Use these emergency
release procedures to disengage belt drive and manually rotate patient surface to supine position.
Engagement of the emergency release feature disarms all safety alarms.
As with any medical device, familiarity with the RotoProne Unit can save time in an emergency situation.
Caregivers and other hospital personnel are encouraged to become familiar with the CPR function and the
procedure required to access the patient in case of an emergency.
1. Call for assistance. Close any open hatches. Ensure hatch latches are secure.
2. If patient surface is in Trendelenburg or Reverse Trendelenburg position, use manual switches at foot of
unit to level:
• Open switch door in plastic cover at foot-end of unit (shown at right). Door is
directly below lock pin and CPR button.
• Press Head and Foot Up / Down buttons as needed until patient surface is in
level position.
Do not position patient's head lower than feet when proned.
Make sure area under and around frame is clear of objects, persons and parts of body
before starting movement.
3. Pull emergency release handle toward foot of unit to
disengage belt drive, (as shown at right). Ensure lever is
pulled all the way open so that handle is resting back
against unit.
Patient surface may be subject to sudden
movement when the belt drive is disengaged.
Ensure personnel are available to hold and stabilize
patient surface when releasing the emergency
release handle.
4. Manually rotate patient surface to supine position in the
opposite direction from which the unit was proned.
If manually returning surface to supine position
from prone position, assess tubing to determine
appropriate rotation direction to prevent twisting
tubes or pulling tubes from patient.
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Switch
Door