Lock Pin; Head And Shoulder Immobilization Set; Thorax Supports; Access Hatches - Getinge Arjohuntleigh RotoRest System Operating Instructions Manual

Lock Pin

The arresting bolt should be pushed in whenever automatic rotation is deactivated.

Head and Shoulder Immobilization Set

The securing wing nuts on both sides of the head and shoulder immobilization set should
always be tightened securely to prevent any displacement of the immobilization pads along
the retainers.

Thorax Supports

A clearance of 25 mm should be maintained between the end of the thorax supports and the
patient's armpit (approximately the width of two fingers). The thorax supports should never
rest beneath the patient's armpits as the resulting pressure could cause serious injury to nerves
and obstruct circulation.

Access Hatches

Only open one access hatch at any one time to prevent the patient from slipping. For patients
with fractures of the lower thoracic spine and / or lumbar spine, the access hatches in the
thorax and posterior areas may be opened ONLY if the support surface is rotated by 62° or 69°
degrees and the arresting bolt is pushed in. Make sure that the access hatches are closed and
locked before rotating the patient support surface. Proceed with caution when opening and
closing the access hatches. Keep arms, legs, hair, clothing and other objects well away from the
access hatch openings to avoid injury or damage. The dropping of access hatches is an injury
hazard and causes damage to the system.

Head Access Hatch

Make sure that the patient's head is adequately supported before opening the head access
hatch.

Moving Parts

Keep all devices, catheters, drainages, lines, loose-fitting garments, hair and body parts away
from moving parts and areas in which they may become trapped.

Handling Catheters, Lines and Drainages

Before activating bed rotation, check that all supply and discharge lines are securely fastened
taking account of the maximum rotation angle, so as to minimize the risk of them being
accidentally trapped, disconnected or removed. Supply and discharge lines should always have
sufficient clearance to allow rotational and patient movements.

Posey Restraints

The posey restraints should be attached and fastened at all times. Do not leave the patient
unattended when the belts and pads have been removed for basic care, X-rays, etc.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

The care givers and other hospital personnel must be familiar with the CPR function and the
emergency release procedure via which the patient support surface can be manually rotated
to and locked in the horizontal position, as well as with other procedures that allow the patient
to be accessed in case of emergency.
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