Inflating Comfort Glide Air Sheet - Medline ComfortGlide User Manual

INFLATING COMFORT GLIDE AIR SHEET

a. Patient should be in a supine position with the bed at a 0 degree
incline
b. Place Comfort Glide Air Sheet underneath the patient.
c. Place the Comfort Glide Air Blower directly on flat ground or use the
carabiner to hang the unit on the bed frame.
d. Plug the power cord into the nearest standard wall outlet
e. Connect the air hose to one side of the Comfort Glide Air Sheet air
intake opening and securely fasten into place. Choose the air input
on the side that will permit free movement of the hose.
CAUTION: It is important to routinely inspect power cable to ensure it is
not obstructed or causing a tripping hazard. Check the power cable is not
under strain or damaged.
f. If using for lateral transfer, ensure that transfer surfaces are
touching and lock all wheels.
g. Turn on the green power switch and the air blower will inflate the
Comfort Glide Air sheet. When the Comfort Glide Air sheet is fully
inflated, the sheet is ready to use and the patient can be
repositioned.
h. Ensure patient is centered on the surface prior to deflation.
i. Turn off Air Blower and raise the bed or stretcher rails.
CAUTION: Never leave the patient unattended with the Air Blower on.
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