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the centre of the surface, stressing that
small area. This extreme change in
dynamics creates a challenge for all air
support surfaces. Maximum pressure
management benefits are realized
between zero and 30° HOB elevation.
Beyond 30°, the amplitude of the
changes in the air cylinders begins to
decrease in proportion to the increased
elevation of the HOB. Although the
mattress will maintain its support and
therapeutic capabilities up to and
including 70° HOB, for maximum benefit
we recommend that any pressure
management surface be used with the
head of the bed elevated as little as
possible, and for limited periods at a
time.
ELECTROMAGNETIC OR OTHER
INTERFERENCE
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to other devices in the
vicinity. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to other devices, which can
be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving
device.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the other device(s) are connected.
- Consult the manufacturer for help.
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TROUBLESHOOTING/PATIENT
COMPLAINTS:
Occasionally a patient may complain
of feeling as if he/she is "sinking into a
hole".
1)
This may occur when the head of the
bed is elevated and the mattress is
in alternating pressure mode. This
sensation is a combination of the
deflation of the cylinders during their
cycle and the increased weight of
the patient on the sacrum and pelvis
when the head of the bed is elevated.
This demonstrates the need to
minimize elevation of the head of the
bed, or to select alternating pressure
mode if HOB elevation is necessary.
2)
A patient may complain when he/
she is supine or side-lying and are
not used to the changing pressures
within the air system. Reassure the
patient that this is normal functioning,
as the cylinders alternately inflate
and vent. The vented tubes are not
fully deflated. Some air is always
maintained in them to prevent
bottoming out. After reassurance,
patients typically become acclimated
to the changing pressures.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
BED LINENS:
Seven-inch deep fitted sheets are
recommended. Multiple layering of linens
or underpads beneath the patient should
be avoided for the prevention and
treatment of pressure ulcers.
BED RAILS:
Due to concerns over the possibility of
patient entrapment, OSKA recognises
that the use of rails of any length is a
matter currently addressed by federal
and state laws/guidelines, and by
individual facility protocol. It is the
responsibility of the facility to be in
compliance with these laws, which
typically require that decisions on the
use of bed rails of any type are based on
assessment of the physical and mental
status of each patient individually. If
bed-rails are needed by the patient to
prevent fall-related injury, as determined
by this facility assessment, we
recommend that the bed-rails be locked
in the up position at all times. We do
not require use of bed-rails unless the
patient is deemed to be safer with them
than without them.
CAUTION!
Be careful not to puncture the
mattress with needles or sharp
instruments. This may result in
loss of integrity of the cover or
internal air system. Regularly
inspect the mattress cover for
cuts, rips, cracks or tears.
Do not use the mattress if the
cover is damaged.
CPR:
The Standards for Life Support
recommended by the American Heart
Association suggests a hard level
surface for performing CPR. This
means moving the person to the floor if
possible. If that is not possible, do the
following: For performing CPR:
1.
Press "Auto Firm" Button
2.
Place a crash board beneath the
patient.
3.
Follow CPR procedures.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION:
Store the mattresses in a clean, dry
place. Once the mattress is removed
from the box, store in a flat position if
possible. Protect from damage. Avoid
temperature extremes (below freezing
or above 120° F/50° C). Allow to
acclimate to room temperature before
use. Do no stack more than 10 high. Do
not stack other equipment on top of the
mattresses.
Store and transport control units in
a clean, dry place, protected from
accidental damage or falls. Avoid
temperature extremes (below freezing
or above 120° F/50° C); suggested
storage and transportation temperature
60° to 120° F (15~50° C), humidity
40%~80%. Do not stack other
equipment on top of the control unit.
For transportation, secure to prevent
damage or falls. For shipment, use
box and packaging as provided by the
manufacturer.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR
USE:
• Indoor Use
• Altitude up to 6,500' (2,000 meters)
• Temperature 40°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
• Maximum relative humidity 80% for
temperatures up to 87° F (31° C),
decreasing linearly by 50 percent
relative humidity at 104° F (40° C)
• Mains Supply Voltage Fluctuation up
to 10 +/-% of the nominal voltage
• Over-voltage Category II
• Pollution Degree 2
WARRANTY:
The OSKA Series6 is unconditionally
guaranteed against failure due to
manufacturing defects under normal use
for 18 months for the control unit and 5
years for the mattress. See page 28.
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