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4. Observe patient through two full rotation cycles and
check the following:
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Verify all lines and tubes are secured and have
adequate slack to avoid pulling, binding or dislodging
during a full 360° of rotation. Adjust slack in lines, as
necessary.
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Re-tighten side support packs, as necessary. Observe
patient for movement or shift within packs. Pad or
adjust packs, as necessary.
•
Ensure there are no potential obstructions in path of
unit rotation.
Obstructions such as tables or equipment may impede the unit's rotation cycle causing
sudden movements of the patient support frame which may result in patient or caregiver
injury. Ensure all obstructions are removed from the patient support frame's rotation
cycle area.
5. Re-examine patient's placement in head support assembly:
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Re-assess position of face pack, if using. Ensure patient's eyes are visible and there is no pressure on
or around eyes, nose and mouth.
•
Re-assess patient's head and neck alignment and adjust head support up or down using head
adjustment handle, as needed.
Prone Therapy
Consider the following before moving patient into or out of prone position;
Automated patient proning can ONLY begin when:
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The bed is supplied with power
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Any alarm or error conditions are resolved
If manual proning is required, please see instructions on page 2-19.
1. Ensure Home screen is showing and patient is rotating in supine position. Ensure all patient placement
procedures (pack installation, initial patient weighing, etc.) are complete. These procedures are detailed in
the previous sections of this chapter.
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