Arjo FIRST STEP - Nursing Care; Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Patient Transfer to the First Step Select Therapy System; Patient Transfer While on First Step Select Therapy System

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Nursing Care
It is recommended that all sections of this manual be reviewed prior to product use. Carefully read the
Contraindications, Safety Information and Risks and Precautions sections in the Introduction chapter of this
manual prior to performing nursing care for a patient on the First Step Select Therapy System.
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1. Lift up on quick release lever (Fig. 1).
2. Swing hoses up and away from therapy control unit (Fig. 2).
3. Bring bed to a level position.
4. Lower side rails if used.
5. Place back board under patient.
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surface.
7. After CPR is performed and patient is clinically stable:
• Connect hose set to therapy control unit.
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been made to use side rails, restraints or other accessories (see related Risks and Precautions and Safety
Information in the Introduction chapter of this manual), then raise and lock the side rails on both sides of the
bed and reposition other restraints and accessories.
Patient Transfer to the First Step Select Therapy System
Refer to the Patient Placement chapter of this manual if patient is being transferred to the First Step Select Therapy
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Patient Transfer While on First Step Select Therapy System
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Patient will be supported by existing mattress or foam base if using the First Step Select Therapy System as
a mattress replacement system.
2. Unplug the power cord from wall outlet.
3. If side rails are present, ensure they are raised and locked.
4. Unlock caster wheel brakes and caster wheel steering.
5. Transport patient following all applicable safety rules and institution protocols.
6. Plug the power cord into a grounded wall outlet when destination is reached.
Be sure power to this outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.
7. When power is resumed, overlay will resume previous air pressure settings.
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rules and protocols. If the decision has been made to use side rails, restraints or other accessories (see related
Risks and Precautions and Safety Information in the Introduction chapter of this manual), then raise and lock
side rails on both sides of the bed and reposition other restraints and accessories.
Patient Bathing
1. When side rails are available, raise the rail on the side of the bed opposite the caregiver to help reduce the risk of
patient fall during bathing.
2. Level bed and adjust bed height to facilitate bathing.
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4. Bathe and rinse patient.
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Fig. 2
Quick Release Lever
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