Invacare Essential Care User Manual page 4

Invacare® Essential
4 Usage
4.1 Safety Information
WARNING!
Insufficient repositioning of the patient can lead to
tissue compression and potential injury formation.
To relieve pressure, it is very important for
the patients to reposition themselves, or to be
repositioned, on a regular basis.
– Before using the product, always consult a
qualified healthcare professional for clinical
judgement.
– Monitor the patient frequently.
CAUTION!
– Make sure that the printed side of the mattress
cover always faces upwards.
– Ensure that the distance between the surface
of the mattress and the top of the side rail is
at least 220 mm.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the mattress
If holes are present in the mattress cover, there is
a risk that liquids may ingress and contamination
may occur.
– Ensure that the mattress is not jammed or
damaged by sharp edges.
– Do not place hypodermic needles, venflons,
scalpels or other similarly sharp objects on or
under the mattress.
– Do not use electrically heated blankets directly
on or under the mattress.
– Ensure that all venflons are taped down
correctly with no sharp edges exposed.
– When using bridging boards or other patient
transfer aids, check for any sharp edges or burrs
before use.
– When using the mattress on a profiling bed
ensure that the knee break is used before the
backrest.
– Attach medical equipment including infusion
pumps and monitors to appropriate bed
accessories.
– Avoid cigarette burns and pet claws puncturing
the mattress cover.
4.2 Preparing the Mattress for Use
CAUTION!
Risk of Injury or Damage to Property
– Before use, check the product for any defect.
– Do not use a defective product.
1. Remove all packaging before use.
2. Place the mattress directly on the mattress support of
the bed.
Compress rolled mattresses must be left to recover before
use. Follow the instructions on the packaging inlay.
Mattresses that are delivered flat packed can be used
immediately.
5 Maintenance
5.1 Inspection
Check mattresses (foam and cover) for strike-through (this
may include fluid ingress, stains, rips or damage) after the
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release of each patient, after ending of the period of use or
on a minimum monthly basis (depending on which occurs
first) by a suitably qualified and competent person.
Check Mattress
1. Unzip the cover completely.
2. Check for any staining on the white underside of the
cover.
3. Check for any staining on the interior foam.
4. Replace any stained items and dispose of as per local
authority procedure.
5.2 Cleaning and Disinfection
General Safety Information
CAUTION!
Risk of Contamination
– Take precautions for yourself and use
appropriate protective equipment.
NOTICE!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage
the product.
– All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must
be effective, compatible with one another and
must protect the materials they are used to
clean.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid etc.)
or abrasive cleaning agents. We recommend
an ordinary household cleaning agent such as
dishwashing liquid, if not specified otherwise in
the cleaning instructions.
– Never use a solvent (cellulose thinner, acetone
etc.) that changes the structure of the plastic
or dissolves the attached labels.
– Always make sure that the product is completely
dried before taking it into use again.
For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term
care environments, follow your in-house procedures.
Cleaning Intervals
NOTICE!
Regular cleaning and disinfection enhance smooth
operation, increases the service life and prevents
contamination.
Clean and disinfect the product
– regularly while it is in use,
– before and after any service procedure,
– when it has been in contact with any body
fluids,
– before using it for a new user.
NOTICE!
– Keep a cleaning record as part of cleaning the
system.
Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning Covers
(Removal of contaminants such as dust and organic matter)
1. Remove cover for laundering.
2. Launder the cover with maximum temperature as stated
on product label, using a diluted detergent solution
(Instructions on label).
NOTICE!
Washing at higher temperatures will cause
shrinkage.
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