Invacare Essential Basic User Manual page 3

A range of assessment scales can be used as a formal method
of assessing risk from pressure injury development, and should
be used in conjunction with an informal assessment (informed
nursing judgement). Informal assessment is considered to be of
greater importance and clinical value.
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Improper use of this product may cause injury or
damage.
— If you are unable to understand the warnings,
cautions or instructions, contact a health care
professional or provider before attempting to
use this equipment.
— Do not use this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely
reading and understanding these instructions
and any additional instructional material such
as user manual, service manual or instruction
sheet supplied with this product or optional
equipment.
WARNING!
Risk of Fire or Explosion!
Before reaching the bed, the cigarette can burn a
hole through the product surface and cause damage
to the device. Also, patient clothing, bed sheets, etc.
may be combustible and cause a fire. Failure to
observe this warning can result in a severe fire,
property damage and cause physical injury or death.
— Take special care in oxygen rich environments.
— Do not smoke.
WARNING!
Risk of Developing Pressure Injuries
The device delivers effective pressure redistribution,
when the support surface is covered with a cotton,
cotton combination or linen bed sheet, and any one
of these is the only item deployed between the
support surface and the user.
— Bed sheets must be loosely fitted, with creases
smoothed out.
— Ensure that the support surface in contact with
the user is kept free from crumbs and other
food debris, and that drip cables, stents, and
other foreign objects do not become entrapped
between the support surface and the user.
— Heated over blankets must only be used in
consultation with a qualified healthcare
professional, as an increase in temperature can
increase the risk of developing pressure injuries.
CAUTION!
Risk of Injury
Non-original or wrong parts may affect the function
and safety of the product.
— Only use original parts for the product in use.
— Due to regional differences, refer to your local
Invacare catalogue or website for available
options or contact your Invacare distributor.
See addresses at the end of this document.
1633734-E
CAUTION!
Risk of Injury or Damage to Property
— Mattress must be used with the cover at all
times.
2.2 Safety Information for Transport
Take care when handling the product to ensure no damage
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to the cover.
It is recommended that two people lift/carry the product.
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Avoid contact with jewellery, nails, abrasive surfaces, etc.
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Do not drag the product.
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Avoid contact with wall, door frames, door catches or
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locks, etc.
Do not transport in roll cages unless completely protected
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from the sharp edges of the cage.
3 Product Overview
3.1 Product Description
The mattress offers pressure reducing qualities, specific to the
individuals needs. By promoting even weight distribution, they
reduce tissue pressure at potentially vulnerable areas.
The mattress is zipped around 3 sides for ease of inspection and
cleaning.
The water-resistant cover provides a vapour-permeable, multi
stretch surface, to promote patient comfort and to maximise
the effectiveness of the foam core.
Essential Touch: Double-sided castellated foam allows the
mattress to be turned or rotated inside the cover for increased
product longevity.
3.2 Intended Use
This mattress is intended to deliver effective pressure
redistribution to users. It is intended to be used in conjunction
with an appropriately sized bed frame as part of an overall
pressure injury prevention program of care.
Intended Users
Intended users are adults and adolescents with restricted or
limited mobility and or activity in a hospital, long term care or
homecare setting.
Indications
Essential Basic: Suitable for users who do not require therapy
for pressure injury.
Essential Care, Visco, Touch: Suitable for users 'At Risk/ High
Risk' of developing pressure injury.
3.3 Symbols on the Product
European
Conformity
Manufacturer
3 Product Overview
Medical
device
UK
Conformity
Assessed
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