Safety; Safety Information - Invacare SoftCloud Ace User Manual

SoftCloud® Ace, SoftCloud® Pro

2 Safety

2.1 Safety information

Education, clinical judgement and action-based planning
based on vulnerability are fundamental factors in prevention
of pressure ulcers.
A range of assessment scales can be used as a formal method
of assessing risk from pressure ulcer development, and
should be used in conjunction with an informal assessment
(informed nursing judgement). Informal assessment is
considered to be of greater importance and clinical value.
WARNING!
Do not use this product or any available optional
equipment without first completely reading
and understanding the user manual supplied.
Invacare product manuals are available on your
local Invacare website or from your provider.
If you are unable to understand the warnings,
cautions or instructions, contact your provider,
a healthcare professional or qualified technician
before attempting to use this equipment –
otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
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WARNING!
Risk of developing pressure ulcers
Bed sheets must be loosely fitted, with creases
smoothed out. Care must always be taken to
ensure that the support surface in contact with
the user is kept free from crumbs and other
food debris, and that drip cables, stents, and
other foreign objects do not become entrapped
between the user and the pressure reducing
surface of the mattress, as this may result in the
development of pressure ulcers.
WARNING!
Invacare products are specifically designed
and manufactured for use in conjunction with
Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by
other manufacturers have not been tested by
Invacare and are not recommended for use with
Invacare products.
The introduction of certain third party products
between the mattress surface and the user may
reduce or impede the clinical effectiveness of this
product.
'Third party products' may include, but are not
limited to items including under blankets, plastic
sheets and sheepskins, etc. Electric blankets must
only be used in consultation with a qualified
healthcare professional, as an increase in
temperature can increase the risk of developing
pressure ulcers.
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