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- Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Lifeguard LG55 746-316-EN_10 • 11/2019...
- Page 2 Mandatory to read the Instructions for Use. Design Policy and Copyright ® and ™ are trademarks belonging to the Arjo group of companies. © Arjo 2019. As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Content Warning and Cautions ........................4 Introduction ............................5 Intended Use ..........................6 Operation ............................7 Accessories ..........................17 Decontamination..........................19 Care and Preventive Maintenance ....................20 Warranty and Service ........................22 Dimensions and Data ........................23... -
Page 4: Warning And Cautions
Warning and Cautions General Warnings WARNING WARNING Means: Safety warning. Failure to understand and The age, size and condition of the patient obey this warning may result in injury to you or to should be assessed by a competent others. the Lifeguard trolley, giving particular consideration to appropriate use of the CAUTION... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Fig. 1 This manual gives instruction for the use and maintenance of the Lifeguard® patient trolleys, model number LG55. (See Fig. 1) The Lifeguard trolley has X-ray translucent mattress platforms. The products also feature a sliding X-ray cassette tray facility. -
Page 6: Intended Use
Intended Use The Lifeguard trolley range is intended for use in hospitals to provide a mattress support surface and to transport patients. The Lifeguard trolleys may be used for general and emergency admissions, examination, diagnostic X-ray and initial treatment. They are also appropriate for patient transfer between departments, wards and theatre. -
Page 7: Operation
Operation Safety For the safety of operator, patient and equipment: • Always use a mattress of the correct size and type for the Lifeguard trolley. • Do not expose the equipment, especially the • Before operating the Lifeguard trolley, make sure that the patient is positioned correctly to avoid entrapment and imbalance. - Page 8 Height and Tilt Adjustment Model LG55 Fig. 5 The height and the tilt angle of the mattress platform either side of the Lifeguard trolley. The three pedals marked with a black on the bottom row are used to raise the platform. The two pedals marked with a on the top row are used to lower the platform.
- Page 9 Backrest NOTE Fig. 7 lower the backrest will vary depending on patient weight and mobility. With a very heavy patient, the backrest may fall quickly if it is not supported when released. Adjust the backrest (2 Steps) (See Fig. 7) and lift the backrest assisted by the gas spring or push it down against the action of the gas spring.
- Page 10 Fig. 10 Operation (4 Steps) (See Fig. 10) 1. Lower the safety side until the upright bars rest on two white plastic stops. 2. At the head-end of the Lifeguard trolley, position the thumb over the top rail of the safety side and (A), which is located beneath each side-rail white plastic stop, in towards the Lifeguard trolley frame as...
- Page 11 X-Ray Photography Fig. 11 The mattress platform is X-ray translucent. The X-ray cassette drawer below the mattress platform can be positioned anywhere along the length of the platform for full patient coverage. (See Fig. 11) (See Fig. 12) X-Ray Cassette Drawer Shown Accessed from Patient’s Left-Hand Side Fig.
- Page 12 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 The drawer has recesses to suit two sizes of X-ray cassette: • A (390mm x 466mm) (See Fig. 14) • B (273mm x 334mm) (See Fig. 15) For each size of X-ray cassette there are two possible positions, at 90°...
- Page 13 Fig. 17 central position (See Fig. 17) • Pull out the drawer and line up one of the markers (A, B or C) with the black indicator bar (D). Fig. 18 The markers correspond with the letters next to the X-ray cassette;...
- Page 14 Oxygen Therapy Equipment WARNING Ensure that the oxygen line does not become entangled or trapped which could cause damage to the line or loss of supply. Fig. 21 Ensure that when the Lifeguard trolley is operated it does not collide with the installed equipment, especially at low height.
- Page 15 Fig. 23 IV Drip Rod MB-ACC32 Install the IV pole in one of the four tubular sockets at the corners of the platform (A). (See Fig. 24) WARNING The maximum total load on the hooks must not exceed 5 kg. The maximum load attached to the lower tube must not exceed 10 kg.
- Page 16 Fig. 25 Integral IV Drip Rod 799.501 The built-in IV pole is located at the head end of the Lifeguard trolley. WARNING Do not exceed the maximum safe load of 5 kg. Lift the pole to the vertical position (A) and allow it to drop into the tubular socket on the platform (B).
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Page 17: Accessories
TRM2 Bi-Flex pressure redistribution mattress TRM3 Some accessories may not be available in all markets. Arjo reserves the right to The following information relates to accessories supplied with the Lifeguard trolley. Other accessories are supplied with instructions for use. LGMAT/10... - Page 18 Foot Panel with Monitor Table 157018 Install the foot panel in the square sockets at the end of the mattress platform, with the clipboard on the outside. Fig. 27 WARNING Maximum safe working load 12 kg evenly distributed. Fig. 28 Use the monitor table (2 Steps) (See Fig.
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Page 19: Decontamination
Decontamination The following processes are recommended, Chemical disinfection but should be adapted to comply with the local (4 Steps) or national guidelines (Decontamination of Medical Devices) which may apply within To protect the integrity of the cover we recommend a the Healthcare Facility or the country of use. -
Page 20: Care And Preventive Maintenance
Visually check castors Inspect the mattress as described on the next page If the result of any of these tests is unsatisfactory, contact Arjo or an approved service agent. WARNING The procedures below must be carried out by suitably trained and unsafe product. - Page 21 Check the cassette holder operation. It should slide easily up and down the length of the Lifeguard trolley. It should also move freely in and out on both sides of the deck. If not, contact Arjo or an approved service agent.
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Page 22: Warranty And Service
Warranty and Service Arjo standard terms and conditions apply to all sales. A copy is available on request. These contain full details of warranty terms and do not limit the statutory rights of the consumer. For service, maintenance and any questions regarding this product, please contact... -
Page 23: Dimensions And Data
Dimensions and Data Model LG55 Overall length 211 cm Overall width 77 cm Height of mattress platform (max.) 93 cm Height of mattress platform (min.) 56 cm Tilt (max.) head down 12° Tilt (max.) foot down 12° Backrest adjustment 0 to 87° Castors (diameter) 20 cm Product weight (approximate) - Page 24 Intentionally left blank...
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- Page 27 AUSTRALIA FRANCE POLSKA Arjo SAS Arjo Polska Sp. z o.o. Arjo Australia Pty Ltd 78, Forsyth Street 2 Avenue Alcide de Gasperi ul. Ks Piotra Wawrzyniaka 2 O’Connor CS 70133 PL-62-052 KOMORNIKI (Pozna ) AU-6163 Western Australia FR-59436 RONCQ CEDEX...
- Page 28 At Arjo, we are committed to improving the everyday lives of people affected by reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. With products and solutions that ensure ergonomic patient handling, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the effective prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism, we help professionals across care environments to continually raise...
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