Patient Transfer And Transport - Opera FLO AUTO Instructions Manual

7.2 Perform Hand Check
Caregivers should always perform a hand check by placing their hands
underneath the patient's pelvis area to check if there is sufficient air support to
ensure the patient is not bottoming out.
Tucking the bed sheet in too tightly may reduce the effectiveness of the
system.

8. Patient Transfer and Transport

8.1 Transfer
It is recommended to have the mattress system fully inflated during the transfer
process. To do this increase the comfort setting to +2. Make sure the bed is
secured before proceeding.
8.2 Transport
In the event of a patient transport, two options are available.
1. Detach the mattress' air hose couplers from the power unit's
quick release couplers and connect the two air hose couplers
together to retain air in the mattress. The mattress will stay inflated
for approximately 2 hours, depending on the patient's weight.
2. Unplug the power unit's power cord from the wall outlet and
the mattress should stay inflated for approximately 40 - 50
minutes. This mattress system also has a safety foam base underneath
the air cells to support the patient for a short period of time in case of
deflation. To resume normal operation, please follow the instructions
beginning in Section 6.2.
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