Prone Bathing - Arjohuntleigh RotoProne User Manual

Prone Bathing

1. Park patient surface prone to facilitate bathing and access to patient's posterior.
2. Push in lock pin at foot of bed.
3. Open upper body hatches, if not already open.
It is recommended that all hatches be opened when patient is in the prone position. Hatch center
bar may be opened briefly to facilitate cleaning.
4. Bathe and rinse patient's posterior, following institution protocols.
5. Wipe and rinse upper body hatch packs while bathing patient. Dry packs with towel.
6. Return upper hatches to semi-closed position, with hatches resting on frame.
7. Open midline hatch, if not already open.
8. Bathe and rinse patient's posterior following institution protocols.
9. Wipe and rinse midline hatch packs while bathing patient. Dry packs with towel.
10. Return midline hatch to semi-closed position, with hatch resting on frame.
11. Open lower body hatch.
12. Bathe and rinse patient's posterior, following institution protocols.
13. Wipe and rinse lower body hatch packs while bathing patient. Dry packs with towel.
14. Return lower body hatch to semi-closed position, with hatch resting on frame.
15. Pull out lock pin at foot of unit.
16. Resume therapy, as needed.
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