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Citadel Bed Frame System
restraint use (including entrapment and patient falls from bed) in conjunction
with individual patient needs, and should discuss use or non-use with patient
and / or family. Consider not only the clinical and other needs of the patient but
also the risks of fatal or serious injury from falling out of bed and from patient
entrapment in or around the side rails, restraints or other accessories. In the US,
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further reduce entrapment risks, refer to FDA’s Hospital Bed System Dimensional
and Assessment Guidance To Reduce Entrapment.
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with confused, restless or agitated patients. It is recommended that side rails (if
used) be locked in the full upright position when the patient is unattended. Make
sure a capable patient knows how to get out of bed safely (and, if necessary,
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frequently to guard against patient entrapment.
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sure the distance between top of side rails (if used) and top of mattress (without
compression) is at least 22 cm (8.66 in) to help prevent inadvertent bed exit or
falls. Consider individual patient size, position (relative to the top of the side rail)
and patient condition in assessing fall risk.
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greater. Consider individual patient size, position (relative to the
top of the side rail) and patient condition in assessing fall risk.
Skin Care – Monitor skin conditions regularly and consider adjunct or alternative
therapies for high acuity patients. Give extra attention to skin over any raised side
bolster and to any other possible pressure points and locations where moisture
or incontinence may occur or collect. Early intervention may be essential to
preventing skin breakdown.
Maximum Recommended Patient Weight - Total patient weight capacity should
not exceed 227 kg (500 lb). The use of accessories on the bed may decrease the
patient weight capacity of the bed. Contact Arjo Customer Service for questions
concerning the use of accessories and see the Questions and Contact Information
section of this guide for contact information.
I.V. and Drainage Tubes – Prior to activating any positioning function assess
the security of all invasive lines and tubes to accommodate the desired angle of
articulation and minimize the risk of binding, disconnecting or dislodging. Tubes and
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Turning - Prior to engaging any mattress turn feature, make sure that bed frame
has side rails and that all side rails are fully engaged in their full upright and locked
position. Do not activate the turning feature on any mattress system when patient
restraints are in use.